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1. 
   Visibility is limited
   
2. 
   Traction is limited
   
3. 
   Number of visual and mental tasks increases
   
4. 
   Being tailgated
   
5. 
   Line of sight restriction
   
6. 
   Path of travel restriction
   
7. 
   Carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer
   
8. 
   Learning to drive
   

7. When stopping behind a vehicle you should see the REAR tires on the pavement of the car in front of you.

1. 
   Regularly
   
2. 
   Before and while braking
   
3. 
   While stopped in traffic
   
4. 
   Before and after making turns
   
5. 
   Before and after a lane change
   

Can you control the space behind you?

9. Manage the space to the side:

1. 
   Strive to keep one of the side zones open
   
2. 
   Respond to an oncoming vehicle by slightly adjusting lane position to increase space between your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle
   
3. 
   Adjust lane position to increase space between your vehicle and parked cars, bicyclists, pedestrians, etc.
   

10. Judging Gaps:

In order to judge a gap you need to be able to judge speed, time and distance while moving.


Perception Time

1. 
   Time it takes to identify a risk
   
2. 
   Average perception time varies with the circumstances
   

12. What are some factors that affect reaction time?

13. Calculating Speed and distance:

1. 
   Formula to calculate feet per second for each MPH of speed
   
2. 
   A vehicle will travel 1.467 (rounded up to 1.5) feet per second for each mph of speed
   

• 
  40 mph x 1.5 = 60 feet per second
  
• 
  60 mph x 1.5 = 90 feet per second
  
• 
  80 mph x 1.5 = 120 feet per second
  

14. Simplified formula to calculate feet per second for each MPH of speed:

1. 
   Take the speed, divide by two, and add the answer to the speed. Examples:
   

• 
  40 mph ÷ 2 = 20 + 40 = 60 feet per second
  
• 
  60 mph ÷ 2 = 30 + 60 = 90 feet per second
  
• 
  80 mph ÷ 2 = 40 + 80 = 120 feet per second
  

Why is it important to understand the formulas above?

Module 4: Topic 3

Using the SEEiT Space Management System

1. Search:

1. 
   Know when, where and what to look for
   
2. 
   Search far ahead, to the sides, to the rear
   
3. 
   Search for clues: intersections, brake lights, warning signs, traffic lights, other vehicles, pedestrians, animals, parked cars, etc.,
   
4. 
   Search for changes in front wheels of other vehicles, movement from the side, etc.
   
5. 
   Search intersections, crosswalks, shopping centers, parking lots, construction areas and playgrounds
   
6. 
   When driving in rural areas search for hidden intersections and driveways, curves, hills and varying road conditions
   
7. 
   Search for trucks and other oversized vehicles, as well as slow moving farm vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.
   

2. Evaluate:

1. 
   Gives meaning to your search
   
2. 
   Identifies where the possible points of conflict may occur
   
3. 
   Determines how the conflict may affect you if it does happen
   

3. What will you evaluate? Some Examples:

1. 
   Is the traffic light a stale green light?
   
2. 
   Will the zone I’m entering be open or closed?
   
3. 
   What lane position is the safest?
   
4. 
   What is the other driver going to do?
   
5. 
   Is the driver texting?
   
6. 
   Is there more than one way to manage this risk?
   
7. 
   Where will the point of conflict occur?
   
8. 
   Where is the escape route?
   
9. 
   Will someone run the light?
   
10. 
    Will a pedestrian enter the roadway?
    
11. 
    Is there sufficient traction available?
    
12. 
    Is the driver in the vehicle behind me paying attention?
    
13. 
    Will a door of one of these parked cars open?
    
14. 
    Will a squirrel or deer run onto the road?
    

4. 
   When you execute, you have made a decision on how to handle the conflict and you carry out your plan IN TIME!
   

5. Without proper searching, evaluating (decision making skills), you may execute the wrong decision

Moving the Vehicle

1. 
   Start the engine with right foot on brake
   
2. 
   Check instrument panel
   
3. 
   Adjust accessories (HVAC/sound system, etc.)
   
4. 
   Select proper gear
   
5. 
   Release parking brake
   
6. 
   Signal
   
7. 
   Check traffic
   

2. Moving straight forward:

1. 
   With right foot on brake and hands at 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock
   
2. 
   Select Drive gear
   
3. 
   Select a target
   
4. 
   Recheck traffic
   
5. 
   Take foot off brake (do not accelerate)
   
6. 
   Straighten wheels if necessary
   
7. 
   Move straight towards target
   
8. 
   Accelerate slowly
   
9. 
   Brake as you approach the target
   

3. Backing:

1. 
   Many new drivers’ first “fender bender” is a backing collision!
   
2. 
   Make proper adjustments
   
3. 
   Start the vehicle with foot on the brake
   
4. 
   Shift to reverse
   
5. 
   Assume the straight backing position
   
6. 
   Left hand at 12 o’clock
   
7. 
   Looking over right shoulder
   
8. 
   Check traffic to front, sides and rear
   
9. 
   Select a target
   
10. 
    Gradually release brake pressure
    
11. 
    Move slowly
    
12. 
    Accelerate gradually
    
13. 
    Cover the brake when needed
    

4. Backing and Turning:

1. 
   Signal
   
2. 
   Readjust seat position according to direction that you turn wheel - Right Side/Left Side
   
3. 
   Establish visual target
   
4. 
   Use reference points to determine when to start turning steering wheel
   
5. 
   Turn the wheel in the direction you want the back of the vehicle to go
   
6. 
   Monitor “swing” in front of the vehicle
   

4. 
   Entering the Roadway:
   

1. 
   Review pre-drive tasks
   
2. 
   Start the vehicle
   
3. 
   Shift to drive
   
4. 
   Release parking brake
   
5. 
   Check traffic and signal
   
6. 
   Move to first available lane
   
7. 
   Targeting center of lane – lane position 1
   
8. 
   Cancel Signal
   

4. 
   Moving to the curb/side of the road:
   

1. 
   Check traffic
   
2. 
   Signal intentions
   
3. 
   Visually target destination
   
4. 
   Use reference points to position vehicle 6 – 12 inches from curb
   
5. 
   Secure the vehicle
   

Module 4: Topic 5

Turnabouts and Parking

1. 
   Why do you use a turnabout?
   
   1. 
      If you miss an address or building and you do not have the option of driving around the block
      

2. 
   Types of Turnabouts:
   

1. 
   Two-point turn:
   

• 
  Pull into driveway on right side
  
• 
  Pull into driveway on left side
  

2. 
    Three-point turn
   
3. 
    U-turn
   

• 
  Midblock
  
• 
  At an intersection
  

3. 
   Minimize risk for a turnabout:
   

1. 
   Being sure local laws permit a turnabout — look for any signs prohibiting the turn
   
2. 
   Making sure you have at least 500 feet of visibility in each direction
   
3. 
   Being sure you have enough space and time to complete the turn safely
   
4. 
   Never making a turnabout near or on hills and curves
   
5. 
   Checking continually for other traffic and pedestrians — check all zones around your vehicle
   

4. Two-Point Turnabout: Backing into driveway on the right side:

1. 
   Check traffic flow
   
2. 
   Signal, and position yourself 2-3 feet from curb
   
3. 
   Drive beyond the driveway and stop
   
4. 
   Shift to reverse, monitor intended path
   
5. 
   Back slowly, turning steering wheel rapidly to the right as you enter driveway
   
6. 
   Straighten wheels, centering car in driveway and stop with the wheels straight
   
7. 
   Signal left and exit driveway when the way is clear  
   

5. Two-Point Turnabout: Pulling into driveway on the left side:

1. 
   Check traffic flow
   
2. 
   Signal and position your vehicle to 3-6 inches from center yellow line
   
3. 
   When traffic is clear, drive into the driveway and stop
   
4. 
   Shift to reverse, monitor intended path
   
5. 
   Back slowly, turning steering wheel rapidly to the right as you exit driveway
   
6. 
   Straighten wheels, centering car in roadway
   
7. 
   Shift into drive - Check traffic and accelerate to normal speed
   

6. Three Point Turnabouts: