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STAGE 4: MASTER - Getting the Big Picture

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🌐 Beyond Tunnel Vision: Complete Situational Awareness

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🎯 Topic: Situational Awareness / Big Picture Driving

Find and watch a video that explains how to maintain 360-degree awareness while driving. Look for content that teaches you to use mirrors, reflections, and environmental clues (shadows, light gaps) to see beyond your direct line of sight. The best videos will demonstrate the 12-15 second scanning rule and explain how to avoid tunnel vision by constantly shifting your focus between near and far areas.

💡 Tips for Finding Quality Videos:
  • • Look for videos from driving schools, DMV channels, or professional instructors
  • • Videos between 3-15 minutes are usually most focused and informative
  • • Check for recent uploads to get current best practices
  • • Read comments to see if other learners found it helpful

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360° Scanning

Front, sides, mirrors, reflections

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Environmental Clues

Shadows, light gaps, reflections

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12-15 Second Rule

Look ahead for early warnings

Rubix

RUBIX:

"Think of big picture driving like being a detective - you're gathering clues from EVERYWHERE. That car's brake lights three vehicles ahead? Clue. The shadow under that parked truck? Clue. The reflection in a store window showing a pedestrian about to step out? Clue! The 12-15 second rule means you're always thinking ahead, never just reacting. When you watch this video, count how many different places the instructor looks in just 10 seconds. It's way more than you think! This is the skill that turns good drivers into great ones. 🔍✨"

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STAGE 4: MASTER

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