Study guide for mid-term

• 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.