AUGUST 2004 Defensive Driving Training DDC update of 2001 Pres. CSM/15

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PDO & Contractors: Defensive Driving Courses

AUGUST 2004AUGUST 2004Defensive Driving TrainingDefensive Driving Training

DDCDDC

update of 2001 Pres. CSM/15

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DDC Training is a key factor in our Drive to Survive DDC Training is a key factor in our Drive to Survive ProgrammeProgramme

Why do we Why do we need DDC?need DDC?

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RTAs/million kms

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RTAs/million kms

RTAs per Million Kilometres

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PDO`s Road Safety Performance over the years. Note improvement since DDC first introduced in 2001.

The Need: to Further Reduce RTAs

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Million kms driven 118 121 132 156 101

RTAs 158 159 111 92 25

RTAF 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.59 0.25

Rollovers 43 33 22 21 9

Rollover Freq.. 0.36 0.27 0.16 0.13 0.15

RTA LTIs 21 15 5 3 3

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 YTD

Key Road Safety Performance FiguresKey Road Safety Performance Figures

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Accidents are caused by Accidents are caused by threatsthreats created by created by

(In order of importance):(In order of importance):

The driver The other road users The roads and the environment The transport operation The vehicle and its load/passengers

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The transportThe transportsystemsystem

Other RoadOther RoadUsersUsers

The DriverThe Driver

Vehicle &Vehicle &LoadLoad

Roads &Roads &EnvironmentEnvironment

Accidents are caused by Accidents are caused by threatsthreats created by: created by:

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Road Safety Threats: Road Safety Threats: The driverThe driver Driver poor behaviour (reckless, speed,

maneuvers) Driver lack of competence (skill/knowledge) Driver fatigue Driver mental stress Driver physical fitness Driver poor vision Driver disoriented (brain cramp) Driver alcohol/drugs/medicine

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Road Safety Controls: Road Safety Controls: The driverThe driver

DDC: Defensive Driving Course for our driversDDC: Defensive Driving Course for our drivers

H+M Road Safety Road Show IVMS/DMS strategy: improving driver behavior Awareness campaigns

Triads ( “Phone, Drive & Die”), LTI-Packs, Slide-shows, Video’s

RSMT coaching: 3 teams Rules for driving (SP-2000 “Road Transport”)

Journey Management reviewed, + competency of JMs

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Road Safety Threats: Road Safety Threats: The other road users

Driver poor behaviour (reckless, speed, maneuvers)– Driver lack of competence– Driver fatigue– Driver loss of concentration (stress, alcohol, distracted, etc.)– Driver physical fitness– Driver poor vision

Animals (camels, goats, donkeys) Behaviour of pedestrians

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Road Safety Controls: Road Safety Controls: The other road usersThe other road users

GCC Road Safety Week Campaign PDO+ Shell/BP/Al-Maha stations

“Formulating National Road Safety Plan”

Interior Awareness campaigns: Wiliyats, LLCs

DDC: Defensive Driving Course for our driversDDC: Defensive Driving Course for our drivers

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Changing driving environment: Oman and PDOChanging driving environment: Oman and PDO

More vehicles in Oman:

1980: 100.000 Veh 400 Fatalities

1990: 225.000 Veh. 375 Fatalities

2000: 500.000 Veh. 600 Fatalities (>doubled vehicles in 10years)

More blacktop in PDO (and Oman):

1990: 60 km Blacktop (Fahud - Yibal)

2000: 500 km BlacktopAll centres now accessible by blacktop (except: Lekhwair)

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RTA analysis: problem areasRTA analysis: problem areas

Over-speeding / driving too fast for conditions Over-speeding / driving too fast for conditions Fatigue and/or lack of Alertness Fatigue and/or lack of Alertness Tailgating-driving too close to car in front Tailgating-driving too close to car in front Other road users poor road behaviourOther road users poor road behaviour Wrong overtakingWrong overtaking Reversing into fixed objectsReversing into fixed objects Turning left onto side roadsTurning left onto side roads Not stopping at Stop SignsNot stopping at Stop Signs Driving into Dust CloudsDriving into Dust Clouds Lack of DEFENSIVE DRIVER SKILLSLack of DEFENSIVE DRIVER SKILLS

Better Defensive Driving skills / Behaviour Better Defensive Driving skills / Behaviour awareness could have mitigated many incidentsawareness could have mitigated many incidents

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Defensive Driving Courses (DDC) introduced in July, 2001Defensive Driving Courses (DDC) introduced in July, 2001 Defensive Driving Modules:Defensive Driving Modules:

– Heavily emphasise behaviour/attitude change of driver Heavily emphasise behaviour/attitude change of driver

– Teach Defensive Driving techniquesTeach Defensive Driving techniques

– ““Omanise” with major input from OTI/NTI/TATIOmanise” with major input from OTI/NTI/TATI

– Accreditation of training providers by NSC Accreditation of training providers by NSC

– 3 days “Train the Trainers” and accreditation by NSC3 days “Train the Trainers” and accreditation by NSC

Why NSC?Why NSC?– Common “standard” by all training providersCommon “standard” by all training providers

– External accreditation of Local Companies by recognised bodyExternal accreditation of Local Companies by recognised body

– Non-commercial entity: low cost material and updatesNon-commercial entity: low cost material and updates

– Internationally recognised as one of the leaders in Defensive DrivingInternationally recognised as one of the leaders in Defensive Driving

– Since 1963: 45 million people trainedSince 1963: 45 million people trained

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AIM OF THEAIM OF THE

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE:DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE:

To minimise death, injury and damage resulting from Road Traffic IncidentsTo minimise death, injury and damage resulting from Road Traffic Incidents

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Principles Behind DDC Programme:Principles Behind DDC Programme:

Shift emphasis to defensive driving techniques Stress attitude and behavioural aspects of driving Harness strengths of previous courses and combine

with expertise from international organisation Ensure courses meet needs of entire target audience Build in robust and consistent practical assessment

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Basic Starting programme:Basic Starting programme: 2 Day DDC Blacktop Light :one off OMR 41 Or 2 Day Blacktop Heavy : one off OMR 55 1/2 Day Graded/Off-Road: one off OMR 17

Assessment/Refresher programme:Assessment/Refresher programme: 12 months after first obtaining DDC permit there is a 2 hour module with an Assessment Drive, to extend validity of permit for 2 years, module repeated every two years. OMR 13 Failed Assessment Drive: go back to re-do DDC

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Beginning in September 2004:Beginning in September 2004: One day basic DDC course (DD-07) only for non professional light vehicle drivers, spouses, family members, MAF office workers, visitors, etc, driving at Coast only. OMR 21

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Who needs to attend Defensive Driving Courses? Who needs to attend Defensive Driving Courses? DD-01 Blacktop Light Vehicle:DD-01 Blacktop Light Vehicle: All light vehicle drivers (professional or All light vehicle drivers (professional or

ad-hoc) who drive on work related journeys.ad-hoc) who drive on work related journeys. DD-02 Blacktop Heavy Vehicles:DD-02 Blacktop Heavy Vehicles: All heavy vehicle drivers who drive on All heavy vehicle drivers who drive on

work related journeys (can also drive LV if ROP licence)work related journeys (can also drive LV if ROP licence) DD-03 Graded Roads:DD-03 Graded Roads: Drivers who are required to drive on graded Drivers who are required to drive on graded

roads. roads. DD-04 Tanker:DD-04 Tanker: Drivers of all light or heavy bulk tanker vehicles Drivers of all light or heavy bulk tanker vehicles DD-05 Bus:DD-05 Bus: Drivers of all light or heavy buses Drivers of all light or heavy buses DD-06 Assessments:DD-06 Assessments: Drivers who need to extend the initial 12, or 24 Drivers who need to extend the initial 12, or 24

month validity term of their permit month validity term of their permit DD-07 One day BlacktopDD-07 One day Blacktop : light vehicle drivers who only drive at coast, : light vehicle drivers who only drive at coast,

Spouses/family member (at Departmental discretion), MAF visitors Spouses/family member (at Departmental discretion), MAF visitors (over 30 days, coast only), and MAF office workers who drive their (over 30 days, coast only), and MAF office workers who drive their private vehicles to/from work (voluntary, dept. discretion).private vehicles to/from work (voluntary, dept. discretion).

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Driver Competence Assurance FrameworkDriver Competence Assurance Framework

DDC Light Vehicle Blacktop Roads

2 days (one off)

DDC Heavy Vehicle Blacktop Roads

2 days (one off)

Bus1/2 day

(one off)

Tanker1/2 day

(one off)

12 months after permit first issued, a 2 hour Professional 12 months after permit first issued, a 2 hour Professional Assessment Drive, repeated every 24 months thereafter.Assessment Drive, repeated every 24 months thereafter. Tests the retention of defensive driving practices-fail, Tests the retention of defensive driving practices-fail, then re do DDC course of PDO-Rulesthen re do DDC course of PDO-Rules

Graded1/2 day

(one off)

++New: Sept 2004 DD-07New: Sept 2004 DD-07 : One day DDC for non professional LV drivers :coastal drivers, spouses, family, visitors, MAF office staff

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Day 1 (classclass room)

Module: Hearts and MindsHearts and Minds Driver ConditionDriver Condition Common Driving ErrorsCommon Driving Errors The Driving EnvironmentThe Driving Environment See and SurviveSee and Survive Vehicle ControlVehicle Control The Driving PlanThe Driving Plan Vehicle Safety SystemsVehicle Safety Systems

Day 2 (classclass/road)

Module: Before You DriveBefore You Drive Seat Belt Convincer Seat Belt Convincer Demonstration DriveDemonstration Drive Tutored Driving PracticeTutored Driving Practice Practical AssessmentPractical Assessment Driver Commitment Driver Commitment

(includes written/oral test)(includes written/oral test)

Defensive Driving Course StructureDefensive Driving Course Structure

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Classroom InstructionClassroom Instruction

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Vision testingVision testing

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Vehicle CheckVehicle Check

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Roll-overRoll-oversimulatorsimulator

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Demonstration-driveDemonstration-driveby instructorby instructor

Tutored driveTutored driveAssessment driveAssessment drive

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Defensive Driving Course Practical Assessment:Defensive Driving Course Practical Assessment:

In car checksIn car checks Observation / scanning / use of mirrorsObservation / scanning / use of mirrors Hazard awarenessHazard awareness Speed and DistanceSpeed and Distance Information (given/taken)Information (given/taken) JunctionsJunctions Stopped in trafficStopped in traffic PositioningPositioning BrakingBraking GearGear AccelerationAcceleration Leaves way outLeaves way out

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How Many Drivers Have Attended DDC? :How Many Drivers Have Attended DDC? :

DDC permits issued July 2001 to end July 2004DDC permits issued July 2001 to end July 2004::

PDO - PDO - 3,524 Driver permits issued 3,524 Driver permits issuedContractors - Contractors - 12,765 12,765

First Attempt Failures: 545First Attempt Failures: 545

Re-assessments: 2,566 PDORe-assessments: 2,566 PDO 7,702 Contractor Staff7,702 Contractor Staff

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WWW site with all details on DDC:WWW site with all details on DDC:

http://www.pdo.co.om/hseforcontractors/dts/ddc/ddchome.htm

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Password: contractor01

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