Chapter 7 Managing Risk: Vision and Perception

To more efficiently gather information, a driver should search and identify objects and conditions within four classifications, including:

• Roadway signs, signals and markings, motorized vehicles, motorcycle

• Roadway signs, signals and markings, stop signs, motorized users

• Roadway signs, signals and markings, stop signs, motorized vehicles

• Motorized vehicles; signs, signals and markings; non-motorized users; roadway features

I you employ a good visual search while driving

you will

• Check your rearview mirror every 5 seconds

• Know the year of the vehicle behind you

• Be searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle

• All of the above

In normal traffic

you should maintain a visual control zone ahead of your vehicle for a distance equal to at least

• 6 to 8 seconds

• 8 to 10 seconds

• 10 to 12 seconds

• 12 to 15 seconds

When using ground viewing you are NOT looking for

• Shadows

• The color of a vehicle to your side

• Pavement markings

• Road conditions

One reason to develop the habit of checking behind you using your mirrors is

• To know the make and color of vehicles around you

• To know if a police officer is behind you

• To help you avoid collisions when conditions changes suddenly

• To be able to pull over for fire trucks and ambulances

When driving

blind areas include those you cannot see when

• Checking mirrors

• Ground viewing

• Scanning from side to side

• All of the above

To check blind areas

you should

• Turn your head slightly and check over your shoulder in the direction of the blind area

• Adjust all of your mirrors temporarily

• Lower your visor and use the vanity mirror and light attached to it

• Try to see the reflection off the vehicle traveling in your blind spot

To develop a selective search pattern you should

• Know where to direct your search

• Classify information into major groups

• Both A and B are correct

• Neither A nor B is correct

The main area of focus to guide your vehicle is the

• Your intended path of travel

• Center line of the road

• Right edge of the road

• Hood of your vehicle

You will generally have ample time and space to make decisions and control your vehicle if you maintain a visual lead of

• 30 to 40 seconds

• 20 to 30 seconds

• 10 to 20 seconds

• 5 to 10 seconds