Unit 4: Vision and Space Management Managing Space NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 4: Vision and Space Management Presentation 2 of 4 TOPICS: Space Management, Zones, & Lane Position Line of Sight & Visual Lead Following Distances

Learning to Drive Video See Ford’s Driving for Life Ashley Force Driving Tips https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=42 (1:37) Know Your Surroundings Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability Images from: https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=48 Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing

Space Management Space management is a way to organize information into meaningful categories so a driver can easily and quickly make good decisions. Includes: Visibility – Ability to see and be seen by others Time – Speed control Space – Distance or room around your vehicle Image from: http://www.uptake.com/blog/family_vacations/boulder-city-nevada-history-and-adventure_998.html Retrieved: 08/22/10

Zone Locations A zone is one of six areas of space around a vehicle that is the width of a lane and extends as far as the driver can see. Open zone – available space, you can see and move into area Closed zone – restricted space, you cannot move into or area is restricted by lack of visibility Image from: Driver Right textbook 2010 edition

Line of Sight Your line of sight is the distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking. Unrestricted line of sight Restricted line of sight (curve in road) Images from: Montana Driver Ed Curriculum

Path of Travel Your path of travel is the space your vehicle will occupy, directed towards a target area. Country image from: Montana Driver Ed Curriculum Freeway image from: http://www.kurumi.com/roads/3di/i805.html Retrieved: 08/22/10

Maintain a Visual Lead The distance you look ahead is your visual lead. You need to evaluate three searching ranges: 20-30 seconds ahead – your target area 12-15 second range – identify changes in line of sight or path of travel 4-6 second range – identify open and closed zones

Searching Searching means moving your eyes in a constant pattern, from near to far and side to side. Attempt to identify things that might require you to: Adjust your speed Change your vehicle position Communicate with other road users Image from: http://rororoyourblog.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html Retrieved: 08/22/10

Where to Search Search close – instrument panel and mirrors Search far - at least 20-30 seconds ahead Search for specific information Roadway features Signs, signals, and road markings Motorized vehicles Non-motorized roadway users Image from: http://media.photobucket.com/image/freeway%20driving/thaia345/USA%20Dec%2007/DSC02898.jpg Retrieved: 08/22/10

Space Management Video See Ford’s Driving for Life Space Management https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=49 (6:19) Staggering, Adjust speed, Safe following distance, Brake early, Use shoulder in emergency Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability Ford image from: https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=48 Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing

Managing Space in Front Drivers have the most control over the space directly in front of the vehicle. Three ways to manage space in the front: Establish a safe following distance Control your speed when in motion When stopping, monitor vehicle placement Image from: http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2010-volvo-xc60/4505-10868_7-33730977.html Retrieved: 08/22/10

Keep a Safe Following Distance City Driving: 2-4 second gap Highway Driving: 6 or more second gap Increase gap when: Visibility is poor Traction is limited Line of sight is restricted Being tailgated City image from: http://www.fun4ufast2.com/viewchap.php?view=4 Freeway image from: http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2009/11/14/utah-photos/

Safe Following Distance Video See 60 Second Driver video Safe Following Distances http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Rd-Safety/Tips/60-Sec-Driver/Pages/SafeFollowingDistance.aspx (0:60) Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability 60 Second driver image from: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/60sec.html Retrieved: 01/21/10 Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing

Create Space when Stopping Stop where you can see the tires of the vehicle in front of you touch the road. This allows for room to maneuver or escape when needed. Images from: http://www.discoverbuenosaires.com/driving-in-buenos-aires Retrieved: 08/22/10 Too Close Perfect

Using Speed to Control Space Managing space is influenced by the speed of your own vehicle as well as the speed of other vehicles. You can decide to: Maintain your speed Decelerate Brake Accelerate Steering wheel image from: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/save-gas-47031702 Speeding image from: http://www.guidespot.com/guides/chicago_cab_drivers Retrieved: 08/22/10

Managing Space in the Rear Check rearview mirror often Before and after braking or turning While at a complete stop Communicate with others tap on brakes use turn signals Brake early, when you see traffic is slow or stopping Leave an escape route Rearview mirror image from: http://christianmenchristianwarrior.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/enemy-behind-the-lines-regret/ Braking image from: http://blog.motorists.org/move-over-slow-down-and-crash/ Retrieved: 08/21/10

Judging Gaps The ability to judge a safe gap in traffic is vital when: Entering traffic Crossing an intersection Changing lanes Turning Lane change image from: http://www.driversedguru.com/driving-articles/car-driving-skills/how-to-change-lanes/ Merge sign image from: http://www.seniordrivers.org/driving/driving.cfm?button=basicskills&sub=merge Intersection image from: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-red20091121070127,0,4672101.photo Retrieved: 08/21/10

Lane Positions Three different lane positions are available: Center of lane - Safest position - Allows for 3 feet on each side Left of center - Used for left turns - Or closed right zone Right of center - Used for right turns or parking Image from: Drive Right Textbook

Ground Viewing Search the visual scene near the ground. Look for: Directions of wheels (possibly turning) Lane position (possibly changing lanes or turning) Road markings and conditions Small children or animals Curb parking image from: http://www.respect.to/library/Pender_College_Compar.htm Lane position image from: http://nose4news.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/tackling-road-hogs-with-sidewinders/ Pothole image from: http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/6880837/ Ducks image from: http://www.ecyclegroup.com/blog/page/2/ Retrieved: 08/21/10

Look Where You Want to Go Driving Tip Video See Ford Motor Company’s Driving Skills for Life video Look Where You Want to Go https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=18 (0:40) Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability Ford image from: https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/ Billy’s image from: https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=15 Retrieved: 01/21/10 Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing

Good Rule of Thumb Final Thoughts Develop a habit of turning your head slightly in the direction you plan to move. Check for vehicles not in mirrors. Many collision and near-misses occur when drivers fail to determine if the space is clear. Girl image from: http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BookFeature_LearnToDriveView?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001 Crash image from: http://citizensledger.com/statistical-data/ Retrieved: 08/03/10

Test Your Knowledge You may legally block an intersection: During rush hour traffic When you enter the intersection on the green light When making a left turn and waiting for traffic to clear so you may proceed safely Under no circumstances Answer: D

Test Your Knowledge Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is: 30 mph 25 mph 20 mph 15 mph Answer: B

Test Your Knowledge This sign means: All-way stop ahead Intersection closed ahead Intersection is not an all-way stop Intersection allows traffic to proceed after yielding to cross traffic Answer: C