5 seeing habits

RULE 1

AIM HIGH IN STEERING

How do you do rule 1?

Imaginary target

What does rule 1 do for you and the key phrase to remember?

Centers car in traffic lane. Safe path on turns.

“FIND A SAFE PATH WELL AHEAD”

RULE 2

GET THE BIG PICTURE

How do you do rule 2?

Observe objects and the ground

What does rule 2 do for you and the key phrase to remember?

Keeps you away from billboards. Smooth stops and turns. Buy time.

“STAY BACK AND SEE IT ALL”

RULE 3

KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING

How do you do rule 3?

Move eyes: Front 2-seconds. Rear- 5-8 seconds

What does rule 3 do for you and the key phrase to remember?

Keeps you alive at intersections. Keeps eyes ahead of the car.

“SCAN DON'T STARE.“

RULE 4

LEAVE YOURSELF AN OUT

How do you do rule 4?

Have and escape route. Take path of least resistance.

What does rule 4 do for you and the key phrase to remember?

Leaves space on all four sides, but always in front.

“BE PREPARED. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.”

RULE 5

MAKE SURE THEY SEE YOU

How do you do rule 5?

Communicate in traffic- horns, lights, signals.

What does rule 5 do for you and the key phrase to remember?

Establishes eye-to-eye contact.

“DON'T GAMBLE. USE YOUR HORN, LIGHTS, SIGNALS.”