Checklist for Sessions 11-13

Place “S” for satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:

  • Approaches the vehicle with awareness
  • Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments
  • Uses proper signals
  • Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping
  • Avoids hesitation
  • Controls speed
  • Maintains and adjusts speed to flow of traffic
  • Uses commentary driving

Searching the Intended Path of Travel

Target

  • Identifies a stationary object or area in the center of the intended path of travel
  • Identifies and adjusts speed at entrance, apex, and exit of curve

Judges Space in Seconds

  • Searches the space the vehicle will occupy at least 12-20 seconds ahead
  • Continually evaluates the immediate 4-8 second travel path
  • Adjusts speed and/or lane position as needed when search areas cannot be maintained
  • Maintains a 3-4 second following interval at all times (space cushion)

Identifies Open, Closed or Changing Spaces

  • Identifies the intended travel path as open, closed or changing, and adjusts speed and position as needed

Scans Intersections

  • Searches for open zones/space to the left, front, and right when approaching and entering an intersection
  • Identifies closed or changing zones/spaces and makes necessary speed and/or lane adjustments
  • Stops in proper position; stops completely; tires are motionless
  • Yields; understands right-of-way rules
  • Comments prior to changing vehicle speed or position

Curves

  • Positions the vehicle to increase line of sight
  • Slows to the speed posted on the warning sign before entering curve
  • Slowly lightens pressure on the brake until reaching the middle of the curve
  • Applies light acceleration to pull the vehicle out of the curve
  • Properly secures vehicle