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Driver Safety
AGENDA
Introduction / General Discussion
15 Driver Safety Topics
Driver - Points of Information
WHY DRIVER TRAINING?
Driving is something we do
daily.
It’s the most dangerous thing we
do!
40,000 people die each year
115 people who leave home today
will never return
General Discussion
Accident Costs?
Physical Damage - Your Vehicle
Property Damage - Destroyed
Property
Medical Costs - Yours & Passengers
Liability Costs - Other Vehicle(s)
physical damage
Other(s) injuries $$$$$$$
General Discussion
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 it’s 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
Continuation
Check windows/windshield
Adjust the vents, windows,
heater & airconditioner
Make sure you’re 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.
Don’t 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
Don’t drive in someone else’s.
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 driver’s 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.