Defensive Driving Defensive driving skills are those which let you compensate for

the careless or irresponsible behaviors which can endanger all the other responsible drivers around you, and defensive driving skills often result from simply operating your car with common sense and keeping your eyes and ears open for the first signs of trouble developing among the drivers around you.

You will be able to: Identify producing hazards Understand defending producing techniques Use defending producing ways to prevent

accidents and accidents on the road

Session Objectives

Driving Safety Statistics

Someone is harmed every 18 seconds

Over 2 thousand injuries yearly are limiting

A person passes away in a crash every 11 minutes

Motor automobile injuries are the most common cause of loss of life

1 in 4 critical work injuries includes a automobile accident

Driving Hazards Careless driving Distracted driving Fatigue Aggressive generating Failure to keep

automobiles in excellent working condition

Driving under the influence

Driving Hazards:Dangerous Conditions

Bad weather Difficult street

conditions Poor mild or glare Heavy traffic Road work Accidents

Seat Belts Stored over 100,000 lives Prevent failing into leader,

sprint, or windshield

Keep you within vehicle Protect body system organs Improve possibility of

staying conscious Keep you in the driver's

seat if you have to swerve or braking mechanism suddenly

Vehicle Maintenance Frequent tune-ups Oil changes Fluid levels Brakes Tire treads

and pressure Lights, alerts,

and wipers

Pre-Drive Inspection Walk around

inspection Tires Leaks under vehicle Windows fresh,

nothing preventing vision

Mirrors effectively adjusted

Lights operating properly

Carrying a Load?

Don’t excess your vehicle

Make sure everyone has a chair and a chair belt

Make sure freight is effectively secured

Be certain your perspective is not blocked

Driving Hazards: ID Test

Recognize three driving risks due to human error

Reckless drivingDistracted drivingFatigueAggressive driving Vehicles in poor operating conditionDriving underthe influence

Driving Hazards: ID Test (cont.)

Identify three driving hazards caused by dangerous conditions

Bad weatherDifficult road conditionsPoor light or glareHeavy traffic Road workAccidents

Driving Hazards Do you comprehend

the wide range of generating risks you could face on the road?

Avoid Collisions Head-on collisions Hit from behind Hitting the car owner

in front Side collisions

Obey Traffic Rules And Use Common Sense

Rate limits Traffic symptoms

and signals Follow the

2-second rule Signal your intentions Pass carefully and

only where allowed

Keep your thoughts on your generating and your practical the wheel

Scan the street forward for problems Check showcases frequently Expect the unexpected Yield to other motorists who are identified

to get there first

Keep Alert and Be Prepared

Adjust to Weather And Road Conditions

Gradually down Turn on illumination and wipers Increase following

distance to 4 seconds Avoid puddles Beware of misty rain fall

after a dry spell Be prepared to handle with a skid safely Beware of icy patches

Keep windows fresh to improve vision Turn lighting on 1/2 time before sunset Increase following range to 4 seconds Be additional cautious on shapes and at

intersections Switch from great to low supports to keep

from stunning other drivers If you have problems, take absolutely off

the street and use flashers

Be Extra Careful at Night

Be especially cautious during evening time, beginning morning time, and mid-afternoon hours

Stop, take a nap, and consume java if you’re tired

Watch Out for Fatigue

Keep Cool in Traffic Keep your

emotions in check Take actions to keep

comfortable regardless of what

Allow sufficient time to get there

Don’t cause other drivers

Report competitive motorists to the police

Don’t Drink or Take Drugs and Drive

Liquor and medicines impair:

Ability to think out distances Reaction time Judgment Vision Remember: Only time, not java, will

clean you up Ride with a

designated driver

Shift aside of the way and convert off the ignition

Perform a first-aid check Call the police Collect insurance and signing up details, and

get a duplicate of cops officers report Draw a attract of the incident scene Don’t point fault or talk about fault

If You’re Engaged In an Accident

Defensive Driving Techniques: True or False

You should keep 2 to 4 a few moments behind your car or truck right in front side.

If you go into a skid, turn the rim in the other of the skid.

If you’ve had too much to consume, a couple of glasses of java will clean you up.

Many sleepy generating injuries appear in mid-afternoon hours.

Defensive Driving Techniques

Do you already know the information about protecting generating techniques?

Know the generating risks you can experience on the road

Maintain your automobile in excellent condition Always use a chair belt Follow visitors guidelines and adhere to symptoms

and signals Be a secure and protecting car owner every day Know how to react to an accident

Key Points to Remember