Smith Refresher Quiz Table Review | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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16.682 | Technology in Transportation
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2022
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5 KEYS Question The lane of least resistance affords a driver: The advantage of good eye activity as discussed in key 3 keep your eyes moving is: The single largest factor in most motor vehicle collision is: A minimum of 6 second following distance provides: The goal of Key 1 Aim High In Steering is to look ahead of your vehicle: The negative effect of a "fixed stare" is? Key 5 Make Sure They See You involves: Before backing you must! Avoiding clusters and managing the space around your vehicle are two objectives of which Key: When possible avoid backing. If you must reverse, the preferred procedure is: The recommended speed for reversing is: Obtaining Space, Visibility, and Time are three primary goals of the Smith System: To calculate proper eye lead time of 15 seconds: Only major intersections require scanning: To calculate following distance: When stopped in traffic, leave a minimum of a car length of space in front of your vehicle: When stopped behind another vehicle at a traffic signal, it is best to proceed: A 360 degree circle of awareness can be maintained by checking mirrors: Answer Space for maneuvering / Less potential for conflict / Improved visibility Both central and peripheral vision are utilized Driver Error More time to make decision and react A minimum of 15 seconds Peripheral vision is diminished Proper timing of turn signals / Seeking eye contact G.O.A.L. (Get Out And Look) Use cones! Key 4 - Leave yourself an out Straight line- sight line- blind line Less than 1 mile per hour True Select a stationary object ahead of you, then count the seconds until you reach that point False When the vehicle in front of you passes a chosen fixed object ahead, count the seconds until you reach that point True A few seconds after the vehicle in front of you has begun to move Every 5 to 8 seconds