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Agenda  Traffic accident statistics  Factors we cannot control  Defensive driving tips  Aggressive driving

Traffic Accidents by the Numbers  Account for 31% of fatalities  39% are single-car accidents  21% head-on collisions Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Traffic Accidents by the Numbers  17% striking stationary object  9% at intersections  8% with car moving same direction National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Defensive Driving Habits  Keep it legal  Get in the right frame of mind  Set the bar high  Be nice  Recognize the risks

Things You Can’t Control  Weather  Road conditions  Vehicle failures

Things You Can’t Control  Animals  Night driving  Other drivers

Things You Can Control  Attitude  Focus  Maintenance

Things You Can Control  Inspections  Distractions  Speed

Speed Kills Risk of death doubles for every 10 miles per hour over 50 SpeedRisk of death 60 mph2x higher 70 mph4x higher 80 mph8x higher

Takes a car almost 346 ft. Takes a truck almost 477 ft. Stopping at 55 mph

 Perception distance +  Reaction distance +  Braking distance =  Total stopping distance Stopping Distance

The Basics  Enter curves slowly  Slow down before ramps  Pick the right lane  Use your signals  Don’t overload vehicle

The Basics  Buckle up  Avoid distractions  Get plenty of rest  Don’t assume

3 Steps to Preventing Collisions 1.Scan  Look for hazards 2.Prepare  Go through the “What if’s” 3.Act  Don’t rely on the other driver

Aggressive Driving Red Flags  Speeding  Tailgating  Frequent, sudden lane changes  Failure to yield right-of-way  Disregard for traffic signals

Sharing the Road With an Aggressive Driver?  Take the high road  Make it personal  Practice safe following distance rules

Are You Getting Aggressive?  Leave earlier  Manage your mood  Eliminate stress  Be aware of high-risk areas

Challenge Yourself So, Go Ahead and Get Defensive… What steps can you take to improve your defensive driving technique?

Recap  Slow down  Buckle up  Avoid distractions

Recap  Leave early  Get plenty of rest  Stay in control around aggressive drivers

Resources  National Safety Council Aggressive Driving Policy National Safety Council Aggressive Driving Policy  United States Road Symbol Signs United States Road Symbol Signs  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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