DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

CBNC SAFETY

Driver Qualification General Guidelines in Driving Defensive Driving Effective Defensive Driving Alcohol Motorcycle

The operator of the vehicle is responsible for informing all passengers of the safety belt and protective equipment requirements of the Coral Bay Nickel Corporation. That means, as an operator of a vehicle, you must make sure your passengers BUCKLE UP!

 All drivers must have a valid drivers license

and shall carry it whenever operating a vehicle.

Individuals must not be assigned as drivers of company vehicles, fire trucks, forklifts and other vehicles until they have undergone and passed the Defensive Driving Course conducted by the Safety Section.

Always wear safety belt. Hands on the wheel, not on the phone. Follow traffic/road signs. Observe traffic rules. Dont overload & over speed. Observe courtesy to others, including pedestrians. Dont drink alcoholic beverages. Have at least 8 hours sleep/rest. Observe 15 minutes rest every 2 to 3 hours continuous drive.

Never drive more than 10 hours in a single day.

Maintain safe distance from leading vehicle.

Use signal lights and horn to caution other vehicles and personnel crossing the road.

During reduced visibility, switch on headlights. Shift to lower gear when descending.

Driving from origin to destination without committing five errors: Accident Traffic Violation Vehicle Abuse Schedule Delay Discourtesy

Drive defensively so as to prevent accidents in spite of unsafe conditions (presence of adverse driving conditions) and/or unsafe actions (wrong action or error of others). Defensive Driving is anticipating the action of others, rather than reacting to them.

Drive defensively to save lives, property, money and time in spite of the conditions around you and the action of others. It is the art of staying alive.

Defensive driving concentrates on 2 items;

Maintaining your own driving at a perfectly

safe level, while; Performing certain basic actions which might prevent accidents if other drivers or pedestrians are less than careful. Defensive Driving is PREVENTING accidents before they occur. It is a combination of attitude, awareness and driving skills.

Factors that Affect Driving

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2. 3.

ATTITUDE BEHAVIOUR RIGHT MENTAL ATTITUDE

1.

ATTITUDE

Shows concern/courtesy for other road users Recognizes that other road users will make mistakes No schedule is more important than life Application of good techniques Safe driving requires an alert mind at all times.
Always cleans/uses the seatbelts Keeps within speed limits Signals his intentions Scans road for potential hazard

2.

BEHAVIOUR

3.

RIGHT MENTAL ATTITUDE

Maintain safe distance in front and behind his vehicle;

4-second rule

Search the road ahead, around and rear of vehicles Identify potential and immediate hazard Predict the actions of other road users Decide what to do to avoid unsafe situation.

Keys to Effective Defensive Driving

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2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

CONCENTRATION DRIVING PLANS AND DECISIONS VIEW FROM VEHICLE VISION WEATHER CONDITIONS ROAD SURFACE

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Concentration

adjust speed to the degree of concentration Stop and rest if needed Asses situation and plan accordingly Decide methodically Allow for the unexpected/mistakes of others
Best view possible
Clean windshields, mirrors adjusted Wipers/washers works

2.

Driving Plans/Decisions

3.

View from vehicle

4.

Vision affected by:

SPEED - Adjust focus of eyes:

higher speed - farther vision REST!!!

FATIGUE cause eye strain

5.

Weather Conditions

Fog, rain, darkness: reduced vision

REDUCE SPEED

6.

Road Surface

Look ahead for changes in road surface Smooth acceleration/decelaration

Alcohol and Driving

.01 .04% BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) AFFECTED

Judgment decreased Slow reaction time Mental relaxation Less critical of actions

Alcohol and Driving

.05 .09% BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) IMPAIRED

Judgment not sound Thinking/reasoning are not clear Less ability to do complex activities

Alcohol and Driving

.10% ~ BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) INTOXICATED

Judgment, reasoning powers severely hampered Cannot do simple acts properly.

Motorcycle
A motorcycle driver must have a valid drivers license for him to operate a motorcycle.

Motorcycle
Motorcycle operators must wear the following protective equipment when operating/riding a motorcycle: A properly fastened helmet that meets LTO standards. Properly worn eye-protective devices, which are defined as impact- or shatter-resistant eyeglasses, goggles, or a face shield attached to a helmet. A motorcycle-mounted windshield considered to be proper eye protection. is not

Motorcycle
A long-sleeved shirt or jacket, long-legged trousers, and full-finger leather or equivalent gloves. Properly worn hard-soled shoes with heels. Riders are encouraged to wear over-the-ankle shoes or boots. The proper personal protective equipment for motorcycle riders does much more than protect them during a mishap.

Motorcycle
It also protects them from exposure to the environment. A helmet and eye/face protection protect from wind blast, sand, gravel, bugs, and so forth. Clothing protects the riders from weather, flying objects, and hot parts of the motorcycle. Since motorcyclists are exposed to these conditions each time they ride, they should protect themselves as much as possible by wearing personal protective equipment.

Traffic signs guide, warn and regulate the flow of traffic, including motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other travellers. Commonly used traffic signs are: Regulatory - STOP, YIELD, Speed Limit, No Entry, etc. Warning - Intersection, Road Narrows, Low Clearance Marker - Route markers, Alternative Routes, etc Guide - Destination & Distance, Gen. Info.