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 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 Vehicle Maintenance Weather related & Physical conditions Vehicle Maintenance Tires treadwear/pressure Brakes

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

15 in 30 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???

Adjust your seat and fasten seat belt Check and adjust all Mirrors 15 in 30 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

Mental State Stress / Emotions / Attitudes Drowsiness / Fatigue 15 in 30 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.

15 in 30 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.

15 in 30 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.)

Check to make sure there is enough room. Signal your intentions. 15 in 30 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)

Yellow lines - Traffic in both directions. 15 in 30 7) Line Markings Yellow lines - Traffic in both directions. White lines - One way traffic. Broken - Passing allowed. Solid - No passing.

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

At an intersection, vehicle on the right has the right to go first. 15 in 30 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.

Back to the driver’s side when possible. Use a helper when possible. 15 in 30 10) Backing Look at your path. Back slowly. Back to the driver’s side when possible. Use a helper when possible.

Obey speed limits posted. 15 in 30 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

15 in 30 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.

15 in 30 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.

Bridges - Bridges freeze before roads do. 15 in 30 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!)

15 in 30 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.

15 in 30 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

15 in 30 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.

15 in 30 15) Accident Reporting Report any accident immediately, no matter how minor. Get a police report whenever possible.

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