Defensive driving
Defensive driving
SAFETY TRAINING DEPARTMENT
COURSE OBJECTIVES
TO REFRESH OURSELVES WITH DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES
TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCIES OF SPEED DRIVING
TO LEARN ABOUT THE ROAD SIGNS & RULES
TO GET THE MAXIMUM DRIVING PLEASURE FROM THE MACHINE
HOW TO SAVE OTHERS
HOW TO SAVE YOUR OWN SELF
PRE-START CHECKS
1. Engine oil
2. Cooling water (radiator)
3. Indicator lights
4. Hazard lights
5. Tires
6. Brakes (system)
7. Check spare tire and tool kit
REMEMBER
YOUR CAR IS YOUR
COMPANION
BEFORE YOU MOVE
Put your seat belt on
Adjust your seat according to your requirement
Adjust your back view mirrors to your comfort
Plan the route
Check the gas tank, if it requires re-filling, do that first
Plan the route, do not forget about the rush hours and busy
roads. Select less busy and safest way to your destination.
Always leave a little early to reach in time.
Some one should know where are you going.
BASIC RULES
Make sure:
You are familiar with the traffic rules and regulations of
the country you are driving in
Your car has valid registration and insurance policy
Your car is in perfect mechanical condition
Your safety equipment is in good condition, such as: seat
belts, fire extinguisher etc..
If you are driving with your kids, make sure your car has
proper kid seats and someone to take care of them.
There is no lose material / equipment in your car.
That you carry your driver’s license with you when
driving.
TRAFFIC RULES
Follow the traffic rules
Observe speed limit
Obey traffic signs and signals
Never let some one drive who has not passed the driving test
While on road, concentrate on driving
Do not use mobile phone while driving
Never overtake from the wrong side / right side.
Take care of the pedestrians, remember theirs is first right
Be at a good distance from the front car
While reversing, be sure you are clear.
Weather Conditions
Foggy Conditions:
If you are driving in fog, make sure your fog lights are on.
On high ways, keep your speed limit between 30 km/h and 40 km/h.
Keep a good distance from the car ahead of you.
Always be in the right track.
Keep your front and rear wind shields clean and clear
Keep your fog lights on to alert others
Wet / Windy Conditions:
Check speed
Distance
Road condition
Monthly Maintenance
If your car is well maintained, there are always less chances of
accidents. Keep your car well maintained.
Change engine oil.
Check tires
Get a full wash of the car
Always see a certified mechanic
ON THE ROAD
Over speeding is the main cause of road accidents, always follow the
speed instructions on the road.
It is said “if you drink like a fish swim, don’t drive”.
Always buckle-up
Do not drive if you are too tired, let some one else do that for you if you
have to travel.
Remember, someone else could be careless, you need to take care of
others, do not expect that they will.
Driving is an art, enjoy it, its abuse could be fatal.
To be late is better than never to be. No matter how late you are, do not
drive fast.
WHY PEOPLE DRIVE FAST?
HOW CAN WE STOP THEM?
WOULD THEY EVER REALIZE ITS
DANGEROUS?
GROUP DISCUSSION
BLIND ZONE BLIND ZONE
VIEW AREA
VIEW AREA VIEW AREA
BACK AND SIDE VIEW
MIRRORS
SOME TRAFFIC SIGNS
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SOME TRAFFIC SIGNS
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Km/h
120
Km/h
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SOME TRAFFIC SIGNS
GIVE ?
WAY
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ARE THEY OF SOME IMPORTANCE
Thank You
Health & Safety
Department
