DRIVER SAFETY

AGENDA
Introduction / General Discussion 15 Driver Safety Topics Driver - Points of Information

WHY DRIVER TRAINING?

Driving is something we do
daily.

Its the most dangerous thing

we do! 40,000 people die each year 115 people who leave home today
will never return

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Why Accidents Occur?

Most frequent causes of

accidents Inatention to detail Speeding DWI/DUI Driving too fast for conditions Failed to yield

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Other Factors:
Road conditions
Weather related & Physical
conditions

Vehicle Maintenance
Tires treadwear/pressure Brakes

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Accident Costs?

Physical Damage - Your Vehicle Property Damage - Destroyed

Property

Medical Costs - Yours &

Passengers

Liability Costs - Other Vehicle(s)

physical Other(s) injuries $$$$$$$ damage

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Driver Expectations?
Your Company expects high
standards of performance, including safe driving. Your Company expects not just safe driving performance, but award winning safety performance. Why? Because its possible, Cost effective, Right thing to do!

Safety Tips
Quick Check Step Process Defensive Driving Techniques Rules of the road General Safety Rules

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1) Pre-Trip Inspection

Take a walk around your

vehicle. Windows clean? Lights/signals clean & working. Tires properly inflated / tread wear. Fluid leaks on the ground. Plates current???

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2) Inside the Vehicle

Adjust your seat and fasten seat belt Check and adjust all Mirrors Adust your Headrest Assure doors fully closed and secured Scan the gauges

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Check windows/windshield Adjust the vents, windows,
heater & airconditioner Make sure youre emotionally ready to focus on driving

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3) Your State Of Mind

Mental State
Stress / Emotions / Attitudes Drowsiness / Fatigue Vision / Hearing Alcohol

Myths about ALCOHOL

Myth: Coffee will sober up a drinker. Fact: Coffee only makes a wide awake drunk.

Myth: Strenuous exercise will sober up a drinker. Fact: Exercise makes a hot, sticky drunk.
Myth: A cold shower will sober up a drinker. Fact: A cold shower only makes a cold, wet drunk. Myth: A cold swim will sober up a drinker. Fact: A cold swim could result in a dead drunk.

The Alcohol Process

When ingested, approximately 5% enters
the blood stream directly thru the mouth and throat tissues. 80% is absorbed thru the small intestine after passing thru the stomach. Alcohol distributes itself to organs with the highest fluid content, concentrating on organs with large blood supplies like the brain and liver.

The Alcohol Process (continued)

Alcohol cannot be stored in tissue, and
less than 10% is eliminated by the kidneys, lungs, and skin.

The liver eliminates the other 90% thru

the process of oxidation.

The liver can eliminate approximately one

drink per hour.

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4) Getting the Big Picture

Scan the road ahead
City (Approx. 1 block) Rural (Approx. 1/4 mile) Keep your eyes moving. Check your mirrors every 5 seconds.

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5) Following Distance

Speed & Stopping distance are

key. Stay 3 to 4 seconds behind. Tailgaters Avoid quick changes. Increase your following distance. Dont speed up. Avoid tricks. (Control emotions.)

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6) Lane Changes
Check to make sure there is enough
room. Signal your intentions. Check your blind spot and space again. Make the lane change.

Blind Spots Dont drive in someone elses. Make yourself as visible as possible.
(*At all times)

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7) Line Markings

Yellow lines - Traffic in both

directions.

White lines - One way traffic. Broken - Passing allowed. Solid - No passing.

8) Sign Postings
Regulatory
- Red &White Warning - Yellow &Black Construction - Orange Guide Signs- Blue/Back/Green

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9) Right-Of-Way

At an intersection, vehicle on
the right has the right to go first. Be aware of pedestrians and school crossing. Scan the intersection/stop at the limit line Reminder: NO One is gauranteed the right of way.

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10) Backing
Look at your path. Back slowly. Back to the drivers side when possible. Use a helper when possible.

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11) Ramps (On / Off)

Obey speed limits posted.

Speed limits designed for autos;
larger vehicles need to go slower.

Exits merging downhill are

particularly dangerous. Adjust speed and position Be familiar with surrounding

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12) Railroad Crossings

The cross buck is found at most
public crossings. These signs should be treated in the same manner as a yield sign.

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13) Emergency Vehicles

Immediately move to the right of your
lane, to another lane, or to the shoulder if possible. If moving right is not possible, stay where you are. Do not move left.

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14) Winter Driving

IDENTIFYING SLIPPERY SURFACES. Shaded Areas - Shady parts of the road will
remain icy and slippery after open areas have melted.

Bridges - Bridges freeze before roads do. Melting Ice - Slight melting will make ice wet. Black Ice - If the temperature is below freezing
and the road looks wet.

Vehicle Ice - Open the window and feel the front

of the mirror and antenna. (The road is icing up!)

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14) Winter Driving (continued)

Just after the rain begins.

The oil mixes the water and makes
the road very slippery

Hydroplaning.
Release the accelerator. Do not brake. Occurs at speeds as low as 30 mph. Worn tread and low tire pressure.

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14) Winter Driving (continued)

Equipment & Supplies
Scraper with brush on one end Snow shovel Flashlight Abrasive materials (cat litter,sand,salt) Jumper cables Warning devices (flares) Sleeping bag or blankets light/matches, candle & high energy food

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14) Winter Driving (continued) Getting Unstuck

Turn wheels side to side a few times to
push snow out of the way.

Lightly touch gas; ease forward. Rock the vehicle if necessary Shift from forward to reverse and
lightly touch gas.

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15) Accident Reporting

Report any accident immediately,

no matter how minor. Get a police report whenever possible.

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