Helpful Slides

Reference Points: for Precise Vehicle Placement

A Reference Point is a place on the vehicle that relates to some part of the roadway.

Advantages of Reference Points:

  • Allows for consistent success.
  • Helps to overcome the optical illusion caused by the body of the vehicle blocking the drivers view of the operating space.
  • Allows for accurate lane position adjustments.
  • Allows drivers to confidently maneuver in confined places.
  • Allows for reduced-risk lane placements in any environment.
  • Once you know the reference points for one vehicle techniques can be applied to any vehicle.
HPED_354_Newest_Reference_Points