Module 3 - Line of Sight, Targeting, Blind Spots, Lane Positions, & Reference Points

Meet Google Drive – One place for all your files Information you need to complete this blended worksheet begins on slide 31. Module 3 Slides Line of Sight of Travel and Target Area Line-of sight is the visible path of travel from your vehicle to the target area. When something obstructs your LOS, you may need to adjust your speed and position until it is clear again. Path-of - Travel is the series of continuous positions your vehicle will occupy while traveling towards your target area. Target is the specific object located straight ahead in the center of your path of travel. Rather than focusing directly on the Target, continuously scan to the left and right of the target area for important information and potential hazards. Lane Positions Label the 3 lane positions This is an auto check tool so label the picture with 1, 2, and 3 only. 1 3 2 Lane position #1 Positioned in the center of lane with an equal buffer of space on either side. Lane position #2 Used to prepare for a left turn Lane position #3 Used to prepare for a right turn. Your Vehicle's Footprint. In one sentence, summarize what the above picture is showing. Record your answer in the following box: Steering Holding the steering wheel at 4 and 8 Reduces fatigue and less injury if air bag goes off Hand Over Hand Steering Used at speeds below 15 miles and hour Push Steering Left hand pushes up while right hand pulls down One Hand Steering Left arm on top of wheel. Right hand goes behind passenger's seat Interstate highways in certain rural areas 70 mph Non-rural interstate highways, public roads not part of the interstate system 55 mph Rural rustic roads 35 mph School, business and residential zones (You are required to travel 25 mph in a school zone only when indicated by sign or signal. Otherwise maintain the posted speed.) 25 mph Covering the Accelerator and Acceleration Techniques Covering the Accelerator Used for smooth transition from braking to accelerating Allows the vehicle to coast which may speed up or slow down the vehicle Permits the driver to be prepared for any needed acceleration Acceleration Techniques Progressive, smooth acceleration Heel pivots foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator Greater pressure is applied to accelerator pedal to rapidly increase speed without losing traction Braking Techniques Use ball of foot to press brake pedal Saves wear and tear on the brake system and tires Covering the Accelerator Used for a smooth transition from braking to accelerating Controlled braking Release accelerator and gradually apply smooth, steady pressure on the brake pedal Threshold braking Slows the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking brakes or losing traction. Forceful pressure on the brake pedal is applied. Trail braking Used for sharp turns. Reduce pressure on the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to begin to regain speed before applying accelerator. What factors affect stopping distance? perception time reaction distance braking distance all of the above Stopping Distance on Dry Pavement Indicate the stopping distance in feet for each speed limit. Refer to slide 62 of Module 3 slides. This is an auto correct tool so show your answers like this: example 1 ft., 2 ft, etc. 85 ft. 135 ft. 195 ft. 265 ft. 344 ft. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ABS allows maximum stopping force without locking up the brakes (skidding) If standard brakes are applied too hard the wheels "lock" or skid and you lose steering control. RememberSTOMP (firmly depress the brake pedal) STAY (Stay on the brakes. Don't pump the brakes) STEER (Steer where you want to go) Watch the video and summarize how the ABS system works. Your summary of ABS should be recorded in the box below. Reference Points are points on your vehicle that help the driver determine where he is positioned on the road. Read the following slides and fill in the correct position of the cars for the specified reference points. This is an auto correct tool so label with numbers 1, 2, and 3 only. 1 3 2