defensive-driving-140311165701-phpapp02.ppt

defensive-driving-140311165701-phpapp

1. Defensive
Driving

2. Session Objectives
•You will be able to:
•Recognize driving hazards and
dangerous conditions
•Avoid potential accidents
•Inspect and maintain your vehicle
•Operate your vehicle safely
•Respond to emergencies and accidents

3. Motor Vehicle Injury and Death Are
Preventable
•Around 5,000 MV-
related fatalities
•More than 120,000
MV-related injuries
•More than 650 truck
drivers died on the
job
•Truck drivers have
more nonfatal injuries
than workers in any
other occupation

4. Driving Hazards
•Reckless driving
•Distracted drivers
•Road rage
•Fatigue
•Poor vehicle
operating condition
•Alcohol or drugs

5. Dangerous Conditions
•Bad weather
conditions—rain,
snow, ice, severe
winds, and fog
•Road conditions
•Poor lighting or
glaring sunlight

6. Dangerous Conditions
•Heavy traffic
•Busy intersections
•Accidents
•Shifting cargo
•Articulatory Trucks

7. Be a Defensive Driver
•Recognize hazardous driving situations
•Assume other drivers will make mistakes
•Make adjustments if a hazard develops
•Look ahead for approaching hazards
•Watch vehicles to your side and rear
•Scan the road before changing speed
or direction
•Always use your turn signals
•Drive with your lights on

8. Get Rest and Avoid Fatigue
•Get some sleep
•Take frequent
breaks
•Keep cab
well ventilated
•Adjust your
vehicle’s
environment

9. Seat Belts Save Lives
•More than 110,000 lives saved in 25 years
•Prevent crashing into dashboard
•Keep you inside vehicle
•Strong bones take shock
instead of delicate organs
•Better chance of remaining conscious
•Keep you behind wheel if you swerve
or brake suddenly

10. Drug Use
•When on duty, never
possess or use:
•Opiates
•Amphetamines
•Narcotics
•Alcohol
•Any other substance
that makes you an
unsafe driver

11. Driving Hazard Exercise
Reckless drivers
Distracted drivers
Aggressive drivers
Fatigued drivers
Match the hazardous drivers
to the correct potential hazards
Unaware of surroundings
React slower
Create road rage situations
Tailgate
DRIVERS HAZARD

12. Driving Hazards—
Any Questions?
•Any questions about
driving hazards and
dangerous
conditions?
•Any questions about
avoiding potential
accidents?

13. Pre-Drive Inspection
•Horn, lights, and
turn signals
•Clean windows,
mirrors, and lights
•Tire tread and air
pressure
•Leaks under vehicle
•Brakes and steering

14. Maintain Your Vehicle
•Regular tune-ups
•Oil changes
•Antifreeze levels
•Brakes
•Battery
•Compressed
air system
•Tire changes

15. Cargo Securement
•Cargo must be properly distributed and secured
•Check within first 50 miles and make
adjustments if necessary
•Recheck if:
•There is a change in duty status
•The vehicle has been driven 3 hours or 150 miles

16. Conduct Start-Up/
Back-Up Check
•Walk around your
vehicle
•Check blind areas
on right and front
•Adjust mirrors
•After checking,
move vehicle
•Start up slowly
•Tap horn or recruit
signal person

17. Fueling
•While fueling a CMV,
never:
•Fuel a CMV with
engine running
•Smoke or expose
any open flame
•Fuel unless the
nozzle and intake
pipe are
in contact

18. Right-of-Way
•Entering traffic,
merging, turning
left or right
•Do not force other
drivers to brake
or steer
•Assume other drivers
will not see you
•Move only after
“right-of-way” has
been given to you

19. Using and Changing Lanes
•Keep a safe following distance
•Scan ahead
•Flash brake lights
•Scan blind spot before changing lanes
•Clean and adjust mirrors

20. Negotiating Curves
•Understand how and
why rollovers occur
•Reduce speed before
entering curve
•Stay off the shoulder
•Ensure cargo is
secured
•Top-heavy cargo more
likely to roll over
•Trailers roll first

21. Negotiating Downgrades
•Break system
maintenance
•Gear selection
•Light brake pressure
•Do not apply trailer
brakes only
•Check brake
function before
descending long,
steep grades

22. Crossing Intersections
•Assume cross traffic may not obey control signs or signals
•Allow enough time for your entire vehicle and trailer to clear the
road
•Approaching drivers may not realize you have a trailer attached
•Keep side lights and reflectors clean

23. Making Turns
•Turns are more
difficult due to
vehicle size
•Move to right lane
and signal
•Wait for vehicles
in other lanes
•Avoid improper
tracking

24. Crossing Railroad Tracks
•Stop 15 to 50 feet of,
and not closer than
15 feet to, the tracks
•Stop and look
both ways
•Do not shift gears
when crossing
tracks

25. Passing
•Make sure no one is
passing you
•Signal intention to
pass
•Watch driver you are
passing
•Watch for vehicles
entering road
•Watch approaching
traffic
•Do not get into a race

26. Pedestrians
•Expect the unexpected
•Pedestrians have
difficulty judging
vehicle speed
•Pedestrians assume
you see them
•Make sure they give
you right-of-way
•Prevent improper
trailer tracking
•Scan blind spots

27. Reduced Traction
•Increase your
following distance
•Slow down
•Apply brakes gently
and steer smoothly
•Brakes are more
likely to lock up
when lightly loaded
•Slide sideways on
banked curves

28. Reduced Visibility
•Slow down
•Watch for stalled or
slow-moving vehicles
in front of you
•Turn on fog lamps or
emergency flashers
•Keep lights and
windshield clean
•Get off the road
and wait

29. True or False?
1.Once cargo is properly distributed and secured, you should not
check it because it may then become unsecured.
2.Before startup or backup, you should walk
around your vehicle to check for hazards.
Cargo must be checked within first 50 miles.
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30. True or False? (cont.)
3.The most important rule in lane usage is to maintain a safe
following distance.
4.You should stop between 5 and 15 feet of
railroad tracks.
Stop 15 to 50 feet before tracks.
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5.The gear you use for descending a grade
should be no higher than that required for
ascending the same grade.

31. Safe Driving Habits—
Any Questions?
•Any questions
regarding
inspections and
basic maintenance
of your vehicle?
•Any questions
regarding how to
operate your vehicle
safely?

32. Carry Emergency Supplies
•Tire jack and spare
tire
•Flares
•Flashlight
•First-aid and tool kits
•Jumper cables
•Spare lightbulbs
•Spare hoses
•Gloves
•Pry bar
•Fire extinguisher
•Spare fuses

33. Emergency Stopping
•Turn on flashers and
coast to shoulder
•Set up emergency
warning signals
•Call for help
•Use fire extinguisher
when necessary
•Replace fuses or
bulbs

34. Emergency Signals
•Activate the vehicle’s flashers
•Place warning device within 10 feet
of vehicle toward approaching traffic
•Place second device 100 feet away toward approaching traffic
•Place third device 100 feet away
•Never attach flares to your vehicle

35. Safe Driving Conditions— Any
Questions?
•Are there any
questions about
how
to respond to
vehicle
emergencies and
accidents?

36. Key Points
•Inspect and maintain your vehicle
•Know driving hazards and dangerous conditions
•Become a proud defensive driver
•Wear your seat belt
•Follow safe driving practices in all driving conditions
•Keep your lights on and use turn signals
•Know how to respond to emergencies