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LEARN BEFORE YOU DRIVE

What should I be looking at?

Passenger → Traffic Reader → Decision Maker

QUICK ANSWER

Look ahead, beside the road, and periodically behind. Pay attention to anything that may affect your travel path.

WHAT THAT MEANS

Safe observation is a continuous scan, not a stare at one car, one sign, or one lane line.

SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS

Ahead
Traffic flow, signals, signs, brake lights, intersections, and road shape.

Sides
Driveways, parked cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and side streets.

Behind
Vehicles approaching, following closely, or preparing to pass.

DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING

Notice the whole scene, then prioritize what can affect you first.

WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Scan continuously.
• Do not stare at one object.
• Watch road edges and side streets.
• Know what is happening behind you too.

YOU MAY ALSO BE WONDERING

What should I notice about parked cars?

Watch for doors opening, people stepping out, and vehicles pulling away.

How should I watch pedestrians and cyclists?

Track where they are moving and where their path could cross traffic.

When should I look behind?

Regularly and before actions such as slowing, turning, merging, or changing lanes.

What are the most important things to scan for?

Anything that can change your speed, space, direction, or right-of-way.
KEEP LEARNING
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