Driving Lesson Notes #6: Perspective (judgement & reference markers)

Judgement:

a. Road position:

Reference marker: Side road lines

 

b. Space to pass through(on available road space):

Assess whether you can fit through space on narrow roads along with oncoming traffic and parked vehicles. Use your visualisation to see if another vehicle (similar size as the vehicle you see ahead) can fit in the available road space along with reasonable safety space (adequate clearance). Imagine if another clone vehicle can fit beside the existing vehicle ahead.

 

c. Following distance between vehicles:

Dry condition: 2 seconds distance

Wet condition: 4 seconds distance

 

d. Width distance between vehicles:

It is important to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles (adequate clearance). For instance, ideally, you should provide a 1m distance for a parked vehicle so they can safely open their doors. You can assess distance with other vehicles (parked and moving) with by using a reference point marker i.e. how much of the parked vehicle’s door handle you will see from your rear window. Only use a reference marker when you are slow because it will take your eyes off the road.

 

e. Judging distance with mirrors:

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Reference markers:

Here are some important reference markers to help your driving.