DRIVER SAFETY

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WHY DRIVER TRAINING?

• Driving is something we do daily.g g y

• It’s the most dangerous thing we do!40 000 people die each ear– 40,000 people die each year

– 115 people who leave home today will never return

WHY ACCIDENTS OCCUR?WHY ACCIDENTS OCCUR?• Most frequent causes of accidents

– Inattention to detail– Speeding

DWI/DUI– DWI/DUI– Driving too fast for conditions– Failed to yieldFailed to yield

• Other Factors:– Road conditions– Weather related & Physical conditions– Vehicle Maintenance

Ti t d /• Tires treadwear/pressure• Brakes

ACCIDENT COSTS?ACCIDENT COSTS?• Physical Damage - Your VehiclePhysical Damage Your Vehicle• Property Damage - Destroyed Property• Medical Costs - Yours & Passengers• Liability Costs - Other Vehicle(s) physicalLiability Costs Other Vehicle(s) physical

damageOth ( ) i j i $$$$$$$• Other(s) injuries $$$$$$$

NO TO MOBILE PHONEThere is one thing that you need to do when behind the wheel of a vehicle and that is drive safely If you're on the phone while drivingvehicle, and that is drive safely. If you re on the phone while driving, you're not expecting the unexpected, and you're certainly not driving defensively.g y

SEEING AND BEING SEEN • Keep the windshield and mirrors clean /clear• Use mirrorsUse mirrors• Constantly scan traffic to the front and sides • Look further ahead on the highway• Use mirrors before changing speed or position inUse mirrors before changing speed or position in

traffic• Signal all turns and lane changes• Keep signal on until move is completedKeep signal on until move is completed• Keep lights on for safety

CITY DRIVING • Keep your eyes moving – continually scan• Check all mirrors• Watch the taillights • Bikes and pedestrians• Driveways, alleyways, parking lot entrances/exits• Overhead wires, delivery vans, and dumpsters• Make sure there’s

enough space • When stopped in traffic, wait to proceed until the vehicle ahead

has moved • Watch your speedy• Plan your route accordingly

SEARCH THE HORIZONSearch to the horizon

How do you do it?

Look down the road as far

GREEN ZONE

as possible.

What does it do for you?

YELLOW ZONE

Centers car in traffic lane,

“Safe path on turns”

“FIND A SAFE PATHRED ZONE

“FIND A SAFE PATH WELL AHEAD

MAINTAIN SPACE AND VISBILITY

How do you do it?Maintain a safe following di t 1 ddistance – 1 second per 3mor 10ft of vehicle length plus 2 seconds Thinkplus 2 seconds Think -Act time.What does it do for you?Gives you time and spaceGives you time and space to Recognize and Respond..“STAY BACK AND SEESTAY BACK AND SEE IT ALL”

ALWAYS MOVE YOUR EYES

How do you do it?How do you do it?

Move eyes: in front: 2 seconds.

CENTRAL

Check rear mirrors: 5 -8 sec

What does it do forVISION What does it do for you?

Keeps you alert, avoids

intersection and rear end collisions.

“SCAN DON’T“SCAN - DON’T STARE”

RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND

How do you do it?

Searching ahead and l i th i f tianalyzing the information.

Take path of least potential.p

What does it do for you?

Space on all four sides, but always in front.

“BE PREPARED. EXPECT THEEXPECT THE UNEXPECTED”

TAKE CONTROL – BE SEEN

How do you do it?How do you do it?

Communicate in traffic.

What does it do for you?

Avoids pedestrianAvoids pedestrian and intersection

collisions.

“USE YOUR HORN, LIGHTS

d SIGNALS”and SIGNALS”

DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER• Weather changing without warning can cause fatal accidents for even

experienced drivers so take extra care in these conditions.• Always listen to weather forecasts. • Clear your windows properly from ice and snow. • Use your lights. • Remember that you may not be able to see as clearly, so drive slower. • Take care as your brakes and tires don’t work as well on wet or icy

roads. WHEN IT RAINS

• In the wet, leave at least double the normal distance between you and the vehicle in front.

• If the conditions are really bad, don't drive.• Slow down. Roads usually prove more slippery than they would seem. • Turn on your lights. Use the defroster or air conditioner to keep windows y g p

and mirrors clear. Avoid sudden moves, try to drive in the tracks of the car ahead, reduce your speed, allow for additional stopping distance.

• Do not attempt to drive through flood waters. The water may be deeper than it looks. Two (2) feet of water will carry away most automobiles

BEFORE YOU DRIVE1) Pre-Trip Inspection Take a walk around your vehicle.

3) Your State Of Mind Mental State

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

– Windows clean?– Lights/signals clean & working.– Tires properly inflated / tread wear.

– Stress / Emotions / Attitudes

– Drowsiness / Fatigue– Fluid leaks on the ground.– Plates current??

2) Inside the Vehicle

– Vision / Hearing– Alcohol

– Adjust your seat and fasten seat belt– Check and adjust all Mirrors – Adust your Headrest– Assure doors fully closed and

secured– Scan the gauges – Check windows/windshield

Adjust the vents, windows, heater & airconditioner

Make sure you’re emotionally ready to focus on driving