UPS 5 Seeing Habits

What is Rule #1?

Aim high in steering
Rule 1 - How do you do it?

Imaginary target - baseball/dart board
Rule 1 - What does it do for you?

Centers car in traffic lane. Safe path on turns
Rule 1 - Key Phrase - REMEMBER

Find a safe path well ahead
What is rule #2?

Get the big picture
Rule 2 - how do you do it?

How wide and deep? What's in it? Objects and ground.
Rule 2 - what does it do for you?

Keeps you away from billboards. Smooth stops and turns. Buys time.
Rule 2 - key phrase - REMEMBER

Stay back and see it all
What is rule #3?

Keep your eyes moving
Rule 3 - how do you do it?
- Move eyes:
- front - 2 seconds
- Rear - 5 - 8 seconds
Rule 3 - what does it do for you?

Keeps you alive at intersections. Keeps eyes ahead of car.
Rule 3 - key phrase - REMEMBER

Scan - Don't stare
What is rule #4?

Leave yourself an out.
Rule 4 - how do you do it?

Have escape route. Take path of least resistance.
Rule 4 - what does it do for you?

Space on all four sides, but always in front.
Rule 4 - key phrase - REMEMBER

Be prepared. Expect the unexpected.
What is rule #5?

Make sure they see you
Rule 5 - how do you do it?

Communicate in traffic - horn, lights, and signals.
Rule 5 - what does it do for you?

Establishes eye-to-eye contact
Rule 5 - key phrase - REMEMBER

Don't gamble. Use your horn, lights, and signals

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UPS 5 Seeing Habits

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