AT NURHI II TEAM BUILDING

WORKSHOP
@
TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL,
ABUJA
What is Defensive Driving?
Defensive driving is a form of
training or practice for motor
vehicle drivers to drive in such a
way that they consciously reduce
the dangers associated with
driving.
 Why is defensive driving training
imperative?

Every year the lives of

approximately 1.25 million people
are cut short as a result of a road
traffic crash. Between 20 and 50
million more people suffer non-fatal
injuries, with many incurring a
disability as a result of their injury.
Source: www.who.int › mediacentre ›
factsheets
 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???
 CHARACTERISTICS OF A
DEFENSIVE DRIVER
Knowledge
Alertness
Judgment and,
Foresight
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 Field Safety (What is surveillance?)
Surveillance means close
observation of a person or group,
Both terrorists and everyday
street criminals operate in a
fashion similar to predatory
animals -
Surveillance Continue…..
they will usually choose the weakest
prey or the easiest mark to attack.
What follows are some general
security recommendations which
can be easily implemented when in
or around your vehicle. The
recommendations below will be your
first line of defence.
 D-Driver Counter-Surveillance
Techniques
Obviously, not everyone need to be
so concerned with their personal
safety. The security needs of
someone living in Ibadan and Ilorin
will be considerably different from
someone living in Kaduna and
Enugu. You alone have to determine
what your particular situation
requires.
 D-Driver Counter-Surveillance
Techniques continues….
 Vary the times and routes to and from work.
 Have thorough knowledge of the area you are
driving in,
 Avoid getting "boxed-in" in traffic when
possible.
 Always park so that you have a fast exit from
your space.
 If possible, try to keep on the major
thoroughfares.
 Know the shortest routes to police stations,
hospitals, army outposts, etc.
 Check rear view
mirrors frequently
and remember
details about cars
immediately
behind you.
General Discussion

Why Accidents Occur?

 Most frequent causes of
accidents
Inatention to detail
Speeding
DWI/DUI
Driving too fast for conditions
Failed to yield
Continuation
 Other Factors:
Road conditions
- Weather related & Physical
conditions
Vehicle Maintenance
- Tires treadwear/pressure
- Brakes
 Accident Costs?
 Physical Damage - Your Vehicle
 Property Damage - Destroyed
Property
 Medical Costs - Yours & Passengers
 Liability Costs - Other Vehicle(s)
physical damage
 Other injuries NNN & $$$
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!
 Do you know?
 That official speed limit in
Nigeria for cars still remains
100kmph?