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Aim High
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Look eye level, 8-12 seconds ahead , looking down the center of your intended path.
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Acceleration Lane
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Lane where you can gain speed to match that of the vehicles already on the freeway.
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Charger
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A vehicle that is moving up fast from behind.
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Clear Intersection
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Turn head and eyes and check left, center, right, rearview mirror, left before entering intersection.
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Creep for Visibility
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After stopping, move up slowly to see if clear before entering the intersection.
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Space Cushion
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The space on 3 to 4 sides of your car that you want to protect, to keep clear for an out if needed.
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Eyes Up
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Look eye level, not down in front of the car.
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Focal Point
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A target to steer your car towards.
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Interchange
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Intersection of two highways at different levels, which does away with dangerous left turns.
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Lane of Least Resistance
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The driving lane that is safest, has the best visibility and the least obstructions.
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L-S-D
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The move you make needs to be legal and safe, if not, don't make the move.
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Merging
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Blending smoothly with other traffic without having to stop.
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Mirror check
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A reminder to check your mirrors every 5 to 8 seconds.
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No Zone
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Areas of a large vehicle, (truck, bus, etc.), blind spots which are twenty feet in front, either side of trailer, and up to 200 ft in the rear.
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Pass Back Signal
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Warn others behing you by tapping the brake to show you are slowing down or stopping.
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