General Driving
- Fueling
- Hands on wheel
- Avoid distractions
- Speed
- Check over shoulder
- 3 mirror checks while turning
- Check mirrors every 3-5 seconds
- Keep eyes moving
- Turn signals
- 15-second eye lead time
- 3-second following distance
- Scanning intersections before entry
- What to look for in parked cars
- When stopped allow vehicle ahead to move forward for several seconds
- Where to stop behind crosswalks
- Reasons for braking early
- See tires touching the road when stopped behind a car
- Identify packs and clusters
- Obtain eye contact
- Using warning devices
- Stale and fresh lights
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- Space around the vehicle (cushion)
- The lane of least resistance/centering
- Tire to ground contact
- The point of no return
- Mirror check as we brake
- Definition of a green light
- Seek alternatives to backing
Mountain Driving
- Speed, uphill and downhill
- Proper gear for downhill
- Brake check
- Possible problems
- Traffic checks
- Proper lane choice
- Emergency flasher use
Emergency Procedures
- Emergency flashers
- Warning triangles
- Evacuation decisions
- Call for help
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