Look Far Enough Ahead When Operating the Vehicle
- 12-15 seconds ahead.
- At lower speeds, about a block.
- At higher speeds, ¾ of a mile.
- Look for traffic entering the roadway, brake lights, traffic signals.
Mirrors
- Adjust your mirrors before you drive.
- Check your mirrors regularly, more often in special situations.
- Check for traffic on either side and behind you.
- Keep an eye on your own car in your mirrors.
- Use your mirrors when you are changing lanes:
- Check your mirror first.
- Signal your change.
- Make sure no one has moved into your blind spot.
- Double check before you change.
- Change lanes.
- Check your mirrors after you make the change.
- Check your mirrors when you are turning.
- Check your mirrors when you are merging.
- Check your mirrors when you are driving in close quarters.
- How to use your mirrors:
- Check quickly.
- Check between the mirrors and the road.
- Many mirrors are curved, to show a wider area but makes items appear smaller and farther away.