Safety Training Presentation

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Safety Training Presentation

• Decision Driving

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Decision Driving

• Recognize hazards
• Know how to react to avoid accidents
• Fatality every 12 minutes
• 41,000 deaths each year
• 91,000 lost workday injuries each year

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Goals

• Driving Hazards
• Five principles of Decision Driving other safe
  driving techniques
• Quiz

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Driving Hazards

• Reckless driving
• Bad weather conditions
• Poor lighting or glaring sunlight
• Heavy traffic
• Distracted drivers
• Poor vehicle operating condition
• Drivers physical condition

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Reckless Driving

• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Illegal passing
• Ignoring traffic signs and signals
• Weaving through traffic

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Bad Weather Conditions

• Snow and ice
• Rain
• Fog
• Severe winds

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Lighting Conditions

• Driving at night
• Unlit roads
• Sunset and sunrise
• Glaring sunlight

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Distracted Drivers

• Cellular phones
• Angry or impatient driver
• Eating and drinking
• Applying make-up
• Writing or reading
• Conversation with passengers

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Vehicle Maintenance

• Regular tune-ups
• Oil changes
• Antifreeze levels
• Brakes
• Battery
• Tire changes

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Driving Impairments

• Alcohol
• Illegal drugs
• Prescription medication
• Over-the-counter cold remedies
• Lack of sleep

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Impaired Drivers

• Slower reactions
• Blurred vision
• Impaired judgment
• Reduced ability to gauge distance

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Goals

• Driving Hazards
• Five principles of Decision Driving other safe
  driving techniques
• Quiz

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Expand Your Look Ahead Capacity

• Look further down the road
• Expect the unexpected
• Dont just focus on the vehicle in front of you

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Size Up The Whole Scene

• Know whats going on all around you
• Avoid sudden stops
• Check mirrors constantly

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Single You Intentions Early

• Let other drivers know in advance what your
  intentions are
• Horn, lights, turn signals

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Plan An Escape Route

• Think Ahead
• Plan a way out
• Always be prepared to yield

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Take Decisive Action

• Following the first four principles you will know
  what to do
• Make the decision and do it

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Avoid Road Rage

• Aggressive and distracted behavior
• Steer clear of aggressive drivers
• Be a courteous driver
• Focus on the road instead of on other drivers

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Driving in the Rain

• Slow down
• Avoid puddles of water
• Avoid hydroplaning
• Turn on lights
• Use windshield wipers and defroster

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Driving in the Snow

• Clear snow off the car
• Use snow tires and chains
• Keep emergency supplies in the car
• Slow down
• Prepare for stops and turns
• Double normal distance between you and the car
  in front of you
• Watch for icebridges, shaded spots

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Stranded in the Snow

• Do not leave your car
• Attract attention
• Wrap up in blankets
• Run engine 10 minutes per hour
• Keep one window open slightly

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Vehicle Inspection

• Horn
• Lights and turn signals
• Windshield wipers and wash fluid
• Clean windows, mirrors, and lights
• Brakes
• Tire tread and air pressure
• Leaks under car

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Seatbelts Save Lives

• Estimated 112,086 lives saved since 1975
• Prevent crashing into dashboard
• Keep you inside car
• Strong bones take shock instead of delicate
  organs
• Better chance of remaining conscious
• Keep you behind wheel if you swerve or brake
  suddenly

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Driving While Intoxicated

• Drunk drivers killed 16,000 people in 1998
• Drunk drivers caused 1/3 of all traffic crashes
• Volunteer to be a designated driver
• Do not let friends drive drunk
• Watch for signs of impaired drivers

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Driver Fatigue

• Get some sleep
• Avoid driving alone
• Avoid long drives in the dark
• Take frequent breaks
• Adjust your vehicles environment
• Take a nap

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Emergency Supplies

• Tire jack
• Flares
• Flashlight
• First-aid kit
• Jumper cables
• Tool kit
• Spare tire

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Vehicle Crash

• Move to the side of the road and turn off
  ignition
• Do a first-aid check
• Call police and medical services
• Collect names, insurance, drivers license
  numbers
• Draw picture of accident scene
• Do not point blame or discuss fault
• Get a copy of the police report

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Goals

• Driving Hazards
• Five principles of Decision Driving other safe
  driving techniques
• Quiz

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Summary

• Follow the 5 principles of decision driving
• Avoid driving distractions
• Stay alert and well rested
• Inspect and maintain the vehicle
• Never drive when impaired
• Slow down in bad weather
• Wear your seatbelt

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Quiz

• 1. Use the two-second rule when following
  another vehicle. True or False
• 2. Describe one way to avoid road rage.
• 3. Describe a common driving distraction.
• 4. Name two things that a driver can do to fight
  fatigue.
• 5. Wearing a seatbelt increases your chance of
  being conscious after a crash. True or False

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Quiz (cont.)

• 6. Name two signs of an impaired driver.
• 7. What can you do to improve your own cars
  visibility when it rains?
• 8. Where are icy spots more likely to be?
• 9. How can you avoid being rear-ended?
• 10. Name at least two things to inspect before
  driving a vehicle.

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Quiz Answers

• 1. True
• 2. Be a courteous driver, stay calm, leave for
  your destination on time, have patience
• 3. Using cellular phones, eating, drinking,
  applying make-up
• 4. Nap, exercise, eat, change environment, drive
  with someone else
• 5. True

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Quiz Answers (cont.)

• 6. Swerving, abnormal speeds, driving through
  stop signs or signals
• 7. Turn on your cars lights
• 8. Bridges or shaded areas
• 9. Use brakes and turn-signals well in advance
• 10. Horn, lights, brakes, tire pressure, oil leaks