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Study guide for mid-term
Notes For Activity # 403
- Fringe vision decreases as central vision increases.
- Fringe vision has a range that is wider than central vision.
- When "aiming high" in steering, you are identifying the safe space for
driving.
- Fringe vision is more important to the driver than to the pedestrian.
- Fringe vision helps a driver by altering the central vision and judging speeds and
distances.
- Central vision is 2% of our ability to see.
- Fringe vision is 98% of our ability to see.
- In order to properly eave yourself an out" you should keep a space cushion
around your car"
- Driver should move his eyes every 12-15 seconds.
- A driver should move his eyes every 2 seconds.
- Fringe vision helps a pedestrian by helping him to maintain his balance to keep him
aware of side obstacles.
- Fringe vision helps a driver by giving him depth perception and an idea of how much
space is required.
- Safe following distance in the city is being at least 6 car lengths back at 30 mph.
- Essential for expert driving is the proper use of the eyes.
- If a driver ahead signals for a surprise stop, you should check your mirror, pass the
signal back, and slow, stop, or change lanes.
- Space cushion driving is having maximum space and visibility around your vehicle.
- The second step of the smith system is getting the big picture.
- When a driver looks at something longer than 2 seconds, her fringe vision will se
little, if anything, in this situations.
- Disposing of an eye holding problem will allow a driver to get the big picture and
keep the eyes moving.
- The "ground viewing habit" is checking the front tires or bumpers of other
vehicles.
- In daylight driving, the most important "means of communication" is eye
contact with drivers and pedestrians.
- To reduce the chances of having an accident, drivers should strive for a space
cushion.
- A driver who uses his fringe vision will be more calm and relaxed while driving.
- When a situation calls for letting up fully on the gas, it is a good habit to cover
the brake pedal.
- If you find yourself straining to see, or seeing things that are not there your eyes
are having trouble focusing and you need rest.
- In most accidents, the drivers involved did not see and/or did not think.
- Getting "boxed in" in traffic is caused by failure to leave an out.
- Most accidents involve average drivers, and at the time of the accident 8 out of 10
had no previous accidents.
- The first step of the smith system is aim high in steering.
- Most of the drivers that are involved in accidents were obeying the speed laws.
- The fourth step of the smith system is to leave yourself an out.
- To dispose of eye holding problems, you should build the habit of shifting your eyes
every two seconds.
- When aiming high in steering you should be looking well ahead at the center of your
driving path.
- Keeping your eyes moving" relates to efficiency in seeing by increasing
efficiency in seeing. (The more that a driver moves his eyes, the more
efficient is his sight.)
These notes were taken by Susie Swan, a student of Northwest Suburban Driving School.