LearnPracticeMaster Mirror Settings Steering Control Vehicle Placement And

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Learn-Practice-Master Mirror Settings Steering Control Vehicle Placement And More

Learn-Practice-Master Mirror Settings Steering Control Vehicle Placement And More

Adjusting side mirrors out slightly. . . Sit up straight & adjust the outside

Adjusting side mirrors out slightly. . . Sit up straight & adjust the outside mirror to see a bit of the side of the vehicle; The traditional setting.

Adjusting side mirrors out slightly. . . To enhance the setting tilt your head

Adjusting side mirrors out slightly. . . To enhance the setting tilt your head to the side & move the mirror outward to see the same bit of your car.

Adjusting side mirrors out slightly. . . Follow the same sequence to adjust the

Adjusting side mirrors out slightly. . . Follow the same sequence to adjust the right outside rear-view mirror: tilt head, see a bit of the car, then sit up straight.

…widens your view to the rear, which reduces the size of your blind spots.

…widens your view to the rear, which reduces the size of your blind spots. Enhanced Setting

Caution! A lot can still be hidden! Use your mirrors to find rear zone

Caution! A lot can still be hidden! Use your mirrors to find rear zone conditions.

And look over your shoulder to know if the blindspot is occupied or not!

And look over your shoulder to know if the blindspot is occupied or not! Left Blindspot Right Blindspot

Steering Techniques 8&4 OR 9&3 knuckles out, thumbs up

Steering Techniques 8&4 OR 9&3 knuckles out, thumbs up

Steering Techniques Push-Pull steering is used for long, round turns and curves. Hand-Over-Hand is

Steering Techniques Push-Pull steering is used for long, round turns and curves. Hand-Over-Hand is used for sharp, slow turns. Let’s practice!

Front Limit Reference Point Front bumper is 3 -6 inches away from bottom of

Front Limit Reference Point Front bumper is 3 -6 inches away from bottom of curb Driver’s View Reference Points: Outside Rear-view Mirrors or Corner Posts Passenger’s View Reference Points: Outside Rear-view Mirrors or Corner Posts

Use Reference Point for Legal Stops Before stop line or crosswalk - painted or

Use Reference Point for Legal Stops Before stop line or crosswalk - painted or implied Front Limit: Bottom of passenger or driver side mirror just before crosswalk

And Safety Stops To get the best view The front bumper is aligned with

And Safety Stops To get the best view The front bumper is aligned with this part of the crosswalk.

There are others in The Playbook We use them to coach and recommend you

There are others in The Playbook We use them to coach and recommend you do too. They are easy to find, and once you’ve learned one it’s easy to learn another. Happy driving!

Thank you!

Thank you!