And it's important to keep your eyes moving because if you don't you may get into a kinda zone where you stop paying attention to almost everything but what you are staring at. Also you need to look into your mirrors a lot to check for a potential danger. What is it meant by aiming high in steering? Never heard the "aiming high" thing but my driving instructor said "you will steer where you are looking" and the driver's ed book said "look where you want to go and steer there".
If you're just watching the road 10 feet in front of your bumper, that's not very useful. Watch farther down the road - get a feel for all around you. Less surprises that way. Aiming high in steering? I was a driving instructor for two trucking companies for 14 years. Here's what impresses me: 1. Safety attitude. Willingness to learn from mistakes. Willingness to accept you are wrong. Learn from them. If you screw something up, admit it, and the conversation ends.
If you don't, chances are the instructor will either give up on you quickly if he has the option and go on to other students, or he'll browbeat you into submission. Neither is good for you. A simple "I'm sorry, I see where I messed up" sends a clear message that you learn from your mistakes, and that you can therefore avoid making the same mistake in the future. Look as far in front of the vehicle as you can, usually the horizon.
This is called high aim steering, and it will optimize your reaction time. If you're like most people, you're looking a few feet in front of the vehicle. Not good. There's no reaction time. Look a mile or so in front of you - when you can. You'll see a traffic problems with plenty of time to react.
Unlike the jerk in front of you, who's only looking at the back bumper in the car in front of him. Constantly ask yourself questions and make up possible scenarios in your head. Some examples:. One of the simplest ways to always have an escape plan is to establish and maintain a buffer zone.
Swerving should actually be a last resort. If you are forced to swerve, that means you were following too closely. Keep a safe following distance , and the side of your vehicle free from obstructions if possible. Eye contact is a major benefit of proper communication with others in the driving environment. Through eye contact we assure ourselves that our intentions have been communicated, frequently bringing the desired response from other drivers and pedestrians.
Eye contact, however only indicates that people see you. It does not guarantee that they will do what you would like.
Assess the area and ask yourself the following: Am I too close to something? Does my angle look right? How much room do I have? Front and back. What are all the obstacles here — a pole, a pot hole, a curb, another trailer on either side, etc.?
And ignore those on the CB radio. Get the big picture One of the first things I noticed as a driver finisher was how people seem to become fixated on things — a potentially deadly habit. Keep your eyes moving We have two types of vision: peripheral and central. Leave yourself an out One of the most important driving tips I can share is to always have an escape plan. Some examples: What if the driver in front of you slams on his brakes for no apparent reason, or an animal runs into the roadway?
What if someone blows a tire, or swerves to avoid an object in the road near me? One of the first things I noticed as a driver finisher was how people seem to become fixated on things — Like the rear of the car in front.
The ultimate goal? Never be caught off guard. Know where each and every vehicle is around you, and spot all hazards early and often.
Curves up ahead speed limits exit numbers car brakes ahead low clearances weather conditions, etc. Keep your eyes moving. We have two types of vision: peripheral and central.
Peripheral vision detects undefined objects of interest, while central vision investigates those objects with clarity. Keep your eyes moving, every five to eight seconds. Observing things in quick glances maximizes your central and peripheral vision. Keeping your early warning system continuously engaged and your mind alert, assures your avoidance of a fixed or blank stare, and keeps your brain stimulated and alert.
Before entering an intersection, look left, right, and then left again. Look left twice because, normally, the first vehicle that could hit you would come from the left. Don't forget about all of your mirrors! As part of your scanning, you should glance into your mirrors every few seconds. It only takes a fraction of a second and it will help you get a clear picture of your surroundings and available escape routes such as having to make a quick lane change. Leave yourself an out. One of the most important driving tips I can share is to always have an escape plan.
Drivers should always assume the worst will happen and be prepared for it. Constantly ask yourself questions and make up possible scenarios in your head. Some examples:. What if the driver in front of you slams on his brakes for no apparent reason, or an animal runs into the roadway? What if someone blows a tire, or swerves to avoid an object in the road near me?
One of the simplest ways to always have an escape plan is to establish and maintain a buffer zone. Swerving should actually be a last resort. If you are forced to swerve, that means you were following too closely.
Keep a safe following distance, and the side of your vehicle free from obstructions if possible. Make sure they see you. What Is Eye Contact? Eye contact is a major benefit of proper communication with others in the driving environment. Through eye contact we assure ourselves that our intentions have been communicated, frequently bringing the desired response from other drivers and pedestrians.
Eye contact, however only indicates that people see you. It does not guarantee that they will do what you would like. Techniques for Seeking Eye Contact. Use your horn. A light, friendly tap or two can usually bring eye contact.
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