Actually, you use targeting several times when you parallel park. First, when you pull over next to the vehicle you are going to park behind, you target your space well in advance just like pulling over the curb. Next, when you back into the parking space you target the path that the rear pivot point […]

Part 6 of our series on Targeting is all about targeting while backing the vehicle. Now, some of these modern vehicles today have cameras that assist with backing up the vehicle that display what’s behind your vehicle on a little screen, either in your review mirror or in your dashboard. Personally, I’m not a fan […]

Father’s Day is just around the corner. It’s that time of year when we all take a little time to appreciate our dads, who’ve done so much to help us grow throughout our years. And if you’re a dad yourself, it’s that time of year when you take some time to act like you really […]

Last week I talked about how to target and project the path of the vehicle when pulling over to the curb. As you may imagine, pulling away from the curb is pretty similar to pulling over to the curb. The key points are make sure you keep your eyes up, targeting well ahead so that […]

This is a very simple procedure, but very important. Going from a driving lane to a parking lane is a lane change, so the S.M.O.G. sequence (Signal, Mirror, Over the shoulder, & Go if it’s clear) applies here. Also what is very important is keeping your eyes focused at eye level (or above). A lot […]

We are happy to announce that we’ve partnered up with University Federal Credit Union to get out the word on Driver Ed in a Box® in the Austin Area. A Senior Manager there, Scott Derber, used Driver Ed in a Box® for his own daughter, and felt it was the perfect way to add value […]

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). […]

As you may remember, “targeting” is one of the three major habits you need to become a collision-free driver. Targeting well ahead sets the scene, gives you an opportunity to see what’s going on well in advance so you have time to assess and respond, helps you maintain your lane position, and helps reduce your […]

How you can benefit from my preparing for my second triathlon – it’s this weekend! Around the first of the year my niece’s husband, Keith, suggested that we do a triathlon at the end of April in Kemah. I reluctantly agreed to do it. Yes, doing the triathlon – the open water 500 meter swim, […]

Yes, play a little trick on your teen. After you take a break during your in-vehicle practice session and before he/she gets back into the vehicle, go ahead and reposition their inside rearview mirror so they have no view to the rear. Say nothing. Wait to see how long it takes for your teen to […]