iv Highway or freeway entrances and exits..................................... 55 Entrance ................................................................................. 55 Exit.......................................................................................... 56 Cul-de-sacs .................................................................................. 57 Turning around ............................................................................ 57 Parking tips and rules ............................................................... 58 See-think-do ............................................................................. 59 See............................................................................................ 59 Observation ................................................................................. 59 Observing ahead.................................................................... 60 Observing behind .................................................................. 61 Observing at intersections ..................................................... 62 Hazard perception ....................................................................... 63 Space conflicts ....................................................................... 64 Surprises ................................................................................. 64 Vision blocks........................................................................... 65 Poor road conditions.............................................................. 65 Think ......................................................................................... 66 Assess the risk.............................................................................. 66 Choose a solution........................................................................ 67 Do............................................................................................. 68 Speed control .............................................................................. 68 Appropriate speeds ............................................................... 69 Steady speeds........................................................................ 69 Physics and driving................................................................. 69 Handling curves...................................................................... 71 Gear use ................................................................................. 71 Steering ....................................................................................... 71 Controlling the wheel............................................................. 72 Keeping good road position.................................................. 72 Space margins ............................................................................. 72 Stopping................................................................................. 72 Space in front — the two-second rule ................................... 73 Space behind ......................................................................... 74 Space beside.......................................................................... 74 Lane position.......................................................................... 74 Choosing a safe gap .............................................................. 75 Communication ........................................................................... 76 Turn signals............................................................................. 76 Lights ...................................................................................... 77 Chapter 5