How far ahead do you aim? As far as you can see – up the center of your intended path. What does that mean? Well, for starters look toward the horizon (at eye level or above), get a panorama view (the BIG picture). Remember, you’re looking only for relevant objects and movements (you’re not sight-seeing).
Then you sweep you eyes back and forth in a pattern that scans the areas from the horizon all the way back to your vehicle, check your mirrors and then once again aim as far as you can up the center of your intended path. That’s the eye-search pattern you want to establish. Of course, that pattern will be interrupted by various hazards or situations that demand your attention and response. Nevertheless, that is the pattern you work to develop into a habit.
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