3. Effective Defensive Driving Training.pptx

Defensive Driving Training

1. Defensive Driving Training Presented by QHSE Department A SINGLE SOLUTION FOR DIVERSE ENGINEERING SERVICES

2. Learning Objectives Contents What is Defensive Driving Road Sign & Marking Traffic Fines Human factors that affects driving

3. Defensive Driving What is defensive driving? To reduce your likelihood of a crash or incident Operating a vehicle defensively comes at A COST- Anticipation and Awareness Control Observation Space Time.

4. Defensive Driving Defensive Driving is … Driving to save Lives Time Money & Ins. in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.

5. Accidents – Preventable Collision A Preventable Collision is a collision in which the driver fails to do everything reasonable to avoid it. I ASK – R U A Safe Driver?

6. DDC Collision Prevention Formula R ecognize the Hazard • Scan ahead, around, and behind your vehicle. • Check the mirrors every 3 to 5 seconds. • Use the “what if” strategy to keep yourself alert to hazards.

7. DDC Collision Prevention Formula U nderstand the Defense • Know what to do to avoid a hazard. • Know the consequences of your choices. • Know the basic defenses:  effective scanning  safe following distance  slow down

8. DDC Collision Prevention Formula A ct Correctly, in Time • Always stay alert and focused on the driving task. • Choose the safest driving maneuver to avoid a crash. • Other drivers may act in time, but may act incorrectly.

9. Safe Following Distance

10. Stopping Distance

11. Road Sign & Marking Section

12. Road Signs No Stopping & No Waiting No Parking No Entry No U Turn No Right Turn No Over Taking No Overtaking for Trucks No Pedestrian Height Limit

13. Road Signs Turn Right Ahead Round About 300 M To Roundabout Petrol Station Hospital Keep Right or Left Disabled parking area Road Closed U-Turn Allowed

14. Road Marking

15. Road Marking

16. Road Marking Overtaking or changing lane is not allowed

17. Road Marking

18. Road Marking No parking line Parking allowed

19. Traffic Fines Driving a vehicle in the opposite (wrong) direction QR.6000 6 Exceeding posted speed limit on the road. QR.500 4 Driving a vehicle at abnormal low speed that may obstruct traffic movement without a good reason QR.300 3 If the driver and the front seat passenger do not wear the seat belts while driving on the road. QR.500 Nil The driver using or holding a mobile phone or any other device in hand while driving QR.500 Nil Drivers using horns except when facing an imminent danger. QR.300 1 If the motorist does not abide by the automatic traffic signals. QR.6000 7 If the motorist does not move his vehicle to the nearest service road (safe area) in case of an accident that did not involve any injuries QR.1000 3

20. Factors that affects Driving

21. Reckless driving Distracted driving Fatigue Aggressive driving Driving under the influence Driving Hazards - Human Error

22. Human Behavior on vehicle Accidents Over Speeding Tailgating Dangerous Overtaking Wrong Lane cutting Not Maintaining Proper lane Ignoring Signs Pedestrian Illustrations Inattentiveness

23. Human Factors Distractions Talking To Passengers Adjusting vehicle climate or controls Eating /Drinking Using A Cell Phone Tending To Children

24. Warning Signs of Driver Fatigue Your eyes feel heavy You blink and yawn frequently You become less attentive to the road Your head feels heavy and you have trouble keeping your head up You can't remember the last few miles driven You drift from your lane or hit a rumble strip You experience wandering thoughts Difficulty focusing or keeping eyes open You have to jerk your vehicle back into the lane. You tailgate or miss traffic signs

25. Avoid the Consequences of Driver Fatigue Get a good night's sleep Be alert and recognize early warning signs of fatigue Avoid alcohol and medications (over-the-counter and prescribed) that may impair performance Eat sensibly and avoid heavy meals Remember not to use any drug that hides fatigue - the only cure for fatigue is rest

26. What can you do to keep stress, emotions and attitude from affecting driving? recognize your frame of mind. If highly emotional, agitated or stressed out, don't drive. Talk out the situation. Let someone else drive. If you must drive, sit in your vehicle for a while before you start out. Take deep breaths and calm down. Once on the road, keep your speed down and add a second or two between you and the vehicle ahead of you. If you can, avoid driving in congested areas - aggravation. Avoid the Consequences of Mental Stress

27. Conditions that affect Driving Vehicle in poor operating Conditions Poor Light or Glare Bad Weather Difficult Road Condition Heavy Traffic Driving Hazards - Hazardous Conditions

28. Conditions of the Vehicle The vehicle and the driver are the only conditions that we can control. Before getting into a vehicle, walk around it and check the tires. check for leaks under the engine that may have dripped onto the pavement. Give your vehicle a once over look for any obvious problems that could cause a breakdown. Hazardous Conditions - Vehicle

29. What is the car of your dreams ?

30. You like the AUDI TT ?

31. Surely not Ferrari, a car to show off with !

32. A powerful Hummer H2 ? In reality it is not so powerful !!!

33. Lamborgini Diablo …the fastest car in the world, it can do more than 200mph

34. German cars ? It is said that they are the safest in the world…for example the Mercedes SLK..

35. Or better still a Mercedes CLK ?

36. The Japanese claim the most advanced technology in the world. A car from Honda must therefore be safe….

37. Jeep, Grand Cherokee Nissan…..

38. Opel Astra….. or Ford…..

39. Its not the car that is safe. Its you, the DRIVER .

40. Awareness A change in driving attitude is the responsibility of everyone, we all must take ownership in preventing accidents.

41. Expect others mistakes

42. Drive slowly, do not exceed the speed limits

43. Stick to your line, do not move unnecessarily from line to lane

44. Be alert to changing conditions

45. Always obey the speed limits

46. Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times

47. Don’t be over smart

48. Turning at high speed can result in this

49. Do not tailgate 

50. Be prepared for the unexpected

51. If you get tired, take a break!

52. Summary Do not tailgate Don’t switch lanes without signaling Avoid blocking the turn lane If you are driving slowly, pull over and allow others to pass Avoid unnecessary use of high beams Do not drink, take drugs or medications and drive Don’t drive tired Use your horn sparingly Do not use obscene gestures Do not allow your door to hit the car door beside you

53. Arrive Alive To Conclude Make sure that you are a safe driver. Because We Share The Road with many other People.

54. QUESTIONS?