1. DRIVER SAFETY AGENDA Introduction / General Discussion
15 Driver Safety Topics
Driver - Points of Information

2. 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

3. General Discussion Why Accidents Occur?
Most frequent causes of accidents
Inatention to detail
Speeding
DWI/DUI
Driving too fast for conditions
Failed to yield

4. Continuation Other Factors: Road conditions Vehicle Maintenance
Weather related & Physical conditions
Vehicle Maintenance
Tires treadwear/pressure
Brakes

5. 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 $$$$$$$

6. 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!

7. Safety Tips Quick Check Step Process Defensive Driving Techniques
Rules of the road
General Safety Rules

8. 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???

9. 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

10. Continuation Check windows/windshield
Adjust the vents, windows, heater & airconditioner
Make sure you’re emotionally ready to focus on driving

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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. 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.

16. 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.)

17. 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)

18. 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.

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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!)

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 15 in 30 15) Accident Reporting
Report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
Get a police report whenever possible.

30. Don’t Get Caught in an accident!
Driver Training
Don’t Get Caught in an accident!