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^{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.