Road Ranger Basic Training ROAD RANGER SAFETY MODULE 5

Road Ranger Basic Training LEARNING OBJECTIVES l Apply safe driving rules l Properly equip Road Ranger vehicles l Use lights, arrow boards and DMS l Correctly position Road Ranger vehicle l Guidelines to approach disabled vehicle l Proper tool use

Road Ranger Basic Training LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Con’t) l How to assist commercial vehicles l Safely remove debris l Procedures for hazardous material l Homeland security concerns

Road Ranger Basic Training TOPICS l Safe driving practices l Proper equipment l Use of lights, arrow boards, DMS l Positioning Road Ranger vehicle l Approaching disabled vehicle

Road Ranger Basic Training TOPICS CON’T l Tool use l Assisting commercial vehicles l Removal of debris l Hazmat awareness l Homeland security

Road Ranger Basic Training FACTS TO STEER BY l ACCORDING TO 2001 DATA FROM THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), APPROXIMATELY 6.3 MILLION REPORTED CRASHES OCCURRED IN 2000 ON AMERICA’S ROADWAYS. l MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES ARE THE NUMBER ONE KILLER IN YOUNG PEOPLE.

Road Ranger Basic Training CONTRIBUTION TO INCIDENT MANAGEMENT l Road Rangers with proper safety setup help relieve congestion during an incident

Road Ranger Basic Training CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO CRASHES CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO CRASHES l DRIVER INATTENTION % l VEHICLE SPEED – 18.7% l ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT – 18.2% l PERCEPTUAL – (e.g., looked, but didn’t see) – 15.1% l DECISION ERRORS (e.g., turned w/ obstructed view) 10.1% l INCAPACITATION (e.g., fell asleep)

Road Ranger Basic Training SAFE DRIVING l Pre-trip inspections l Buckle up l Obey speed limits l Comply with all traffic control regulations l Park vehicle to make cell phone call, use hands free devices or be cautious l Be courteous l Be aware of weather conditions BE ALERT!!!

Road Ranger Basic Training PROPER EQUIPMENT l Safety vest l Lights, arrow board, DMS l Horn l Loud Speaker l Phone l Tools l Pre-trip checked vehicle

Road Ranger Basic Training PROPER EQUIPMENT l MOST IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT IS … A GOOD ATTITUDE!

Road Ranger Basic Training HANDLING HOSTILITY l Be friendly l Never compete with “Pirate” Road Ranger Service l Never argue with a motorist l Call supervisor

Road Ranger Basic Training LIGHTS, ARROW BOARD & DMS l Correct usage l Correct time to use

Road Ranger Basic Training POSITIONING THE ROAD RANGER VEHICLE l Park off roadway as far as possible l Position vehicle at least 30 – 50 feet behind stranded vehicle l Turn front wheels away from travel lane l Never stand between vehicles!

Road Ranger Basic Training POSITIONING VEHICLE EXAMPLE #1

Road Ranger Basic Training APPROACHING A DISABLED VEHICLE l Pre-approach rules u Make notes of tag number, vehicle description, occupancy l Approach from passenger side if possible l Stay away from traveling vehicles l Approach with caution u IF SUSPICIOUS – CALL FHP

Road Ranger Basic Training APPROACHING VEHICLE APPROACHING VEHICLE l USE CAUTION: YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER!!!

Road Ranger Basic Training THERE IS A STRANGE NOISE IN MY ENGINE!! EXAMPLE: l l A motorist was driving along the highway. l l He heard a pop! l l It sounded like a flat tire!

Road Ranger Basic Training THIS GUY WAS DRIVING INT 44 TO WORK FROM BALLWIN AND MADE IT TO HAMPTON WHEN HE HEARD A POP, IT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT TIRE....HE OPENS THE HOOD AND JUMPED A MILE....CO-WORKER RECOGNIZES HIM AND PULLS OVER...IMAGINE CALLING IN..I WILL BE LATE AND UH..... l l As the motorist waited for the Road Ranger he decided to take a look. l l He found no flat tire so he lifted the hood…

Road Ranger Basic Training THIS IS WHAT WAS MAKING THE NOISE!! FOUND THIS DAY 9/3/03 AT FRANK LETA ACURA NOT EXACTLY ENGINE TROUBLE!!! IMAGINE BEING THE ROAD RANGER TO RESPOND TO THIS!

Road Ranger Basic Training

TOOL USE l Use correct tool for job l Know limits of individual tool l If correct tool not available, offer use of cell phone

Road Ranger Basic Training ASSISTING COMMERICAL VEHICLES l l Provide protection by use of lights, arrow board,etc. l l Offer use of cell phone if necessary l l Assist in small ways – Hold flashlight, offer water, etc. Know your vehicle’s limitations!

Road Ranger Basic Training REMOVAL OF DEBRIS l Stop, look and listen l Use caution entering travel lane l Call for backup l Call FDOT maintenance l Proper disposal of debris

Road Ranger Basic Training HAZMAT AWARENESS l Be aware of hazardous material l Always carry Emergency Response Book NEVER approach an incident with an unidentified spill

Road Ranger Basic Training HOMELAND SECURITY l Be aware of terrorist activity l Participate with AMBER alerts l Report suspicious activity l Never approach a suspicious vehicle l Report vehicles parked by bridges, tunnels or busses

Road Ranger Basic Training JEFF GORDON TOP 10 DRIVING TIPS l 1.BUCKLE UP u Seatbelt save lives. l 2.DON’T BE A DRAG RACER u Obey posted speeds. l 3.PUT YOUR FRIENDS ON HOLD u –Pull over before making a call. l 4.CHECK YOUR BLIND SPOT OFTEN u Not your lipstick or five o’clock

Road Ranger Basic Training TOP 10 DRIVING TIPS l 5.PIPE DOWN u Don’t let conversations draw attention from the road. l 6.GET IN THE GROOVE u Change radio station or CD when the car is stopped.

Road Ranger Basic Training TOP 10 TIPS l 7. STAY ALERT u Don’t ever drive when you are tired or impaired in any way l 8. SAVE TAILGAITING FOR THE FOOTBALL GAMES u Maintain a safe driving distance – one car length for very 10 mph l 9.BE YOUR OWN PIT CREW  Examine lights, tire inflation and check oil and other fluid levels when you refuel.

Road Ranger Basic Training TOP 10 TIPS l AND THE NUMBER 10 TIP IS…… ???

Road Ranger Basic Training TOP 10 TIPS l GIVE ME A BREAK u Do not drive if you are tired!

Road Ranger Basic Training QUESTIONS?