Defensive Driving Presentation for Heavy Drivers

Defensive driving

1. Defensive Driving

2. Purpose 2 This Course is intended to: Improve your traffic safety awareness Lessen the likelihood of collisions Eliminate the misery and tragic cost in human lives the financial expense involved in motor vehicle accidents

3. Course Goals & Objectives 3 To help you understand how Your attitude affects your driving To enable you to recognise and evaluate your current driving patterns To ensure that you understand the responsibilities of driving To help improve the standard of driving on the Project

4. What is Defensive Driving? 4 Planning ahead Being observant Being aware of others and what they may do Anticipating other people’s errors Showing consideration for other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists etc.

5. Road Statistics Number 4 cause of Death in the World as per statistics World Wide - every year Killed - over 500,000! Seriously Injured - over 15 Million 5

6. Common Causes of Vehicle Accidents 6 Failure to GIVE WAY the right of way Driving too close to the vehicle in front (tailgating) Ignoring signals Poor standard of vehicles and lack of maintenance EXCESSIVE SPEED Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

7. 8 Major Factors Environment poor driving standards poor road surfaces extreme weather / poor visibility Attitude anger & impatience tiredness driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

8. Major Factors. Distractions passengers day-dreams Problems Using mobile phones while driving Poor Vehicle Condition no lights bad tyres chassis alignment 8

9. 95% of Road Accidents are Caused by Driver Error Attitude “IT WON’T HAPPEN TO ME” taking risks overtaking speeding abuse of alcohol or drugs arrogance, impatience 9

10. 15 Driver’s Responsibility Take into account the road conditions surface, weather, visibility traffic, pedestrians, animals location - town or rural Consider the vehicles condition age (corrosion), brakes, tyres, lights, steering, suspension, etc. poor maintenance Carry out regular vehicle checks Apply 4 seconds Safe distance

11. Typical Stopping Distance usual residential speed limit th i nk i ng distance b r eak ing distance 9m 14m 23m (75 feet) 6 car lengths 53m (175 feet) 13 car lengths 36m (120 feet) 9 car lengths 12m 24m 73m (240 feet) 18 car lengths 15m 18m 38m 55m 21 m 75m At 120 KPH it will take you 96m to stop a car 96m (315 feet) 24 car lengths 11

12. What types of PPE are there ? Drivers must take into consideration health and safety training and the use of PPE whilst conducting vehicle maintenance tests, loading and unloading the vehicle and when entering a warehouse. When operating a heavy goods vehicle, some of the PPE which may be required includes: High-visibility clothing Safety footwear Protective gloves Hard Hat 12

13. Daily Safety Checks Brakes operates efficiently (including parking brakes) Tires Good condition, properly inflated Seatbelts Fully serviceable 3 points seatbelts in front side Lights All functioning – including brake lights and indicators 13

14. Headli g hts Use dipped headlights in rain or when light is poor See and be seen - you may be able to see, others may not see you. DO NOT DAZZLE OTHER ROAD USERS WITH YOUR “MAIN” BEAM! If you are dazzled, pull over and give your eyes time to recover. 14

15. Give Way / Yield Driver must Yield or stop for all Emergency Response vehicles showing BLUE , RED or GREEN flashing lights. Pull over to let them pass stop if vehicles remains behind you Do not fit or use BLUE , RED or GREEN flashing lights unless you are authorized to do so 15

16. Safe Driving Rules Seatbelts must be worn at all times by the DRIVER and ALL passengers Drivers must wear footwear that is properly fastened and will not slip of the foot. – Footwear that is held on by single strap either through the toes or over the foot shall not be worn when driving 16

17. Safe Driving Rules Speed limits must be adhered to:- Open road/Highway Site Office area Camps 80 KPH 15 KPH 15 KPH 15 KPH 17 On site and on the camps PEDESTRIANS HAVE RIGHT OF WAY!

18. Fail to meet your Responsibilities:- JAIL 18 INJURY/DEATH, LOSS OF LOVED ONES, PROPERTY DAMAGE,

19. Remedial Measures The Three E’s Education- skills training hazard perception attitude changes - concentration, consideration and patience Engineering - well maintained vehicle Enforcement 19

20. Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Sepco1 has a zero tolerance to driving while under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs. It will result in: IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM EMPLOYMENT IN ANY PROJECT OF Sepco 1 20

21. Driving To Stay Alive 21 Driver error is the major contributor in 95% of all collisions THIS DOES REDUCE IF DRIVERS DRIVE DEFENSIVELY A collision WILL happen if – Driver has failed to do everything reasonably practical to prevent it DEFENSIVE DRIVING is when the Driver conscientiously drives to PREVENT accidents

22. Five seeing habits 22 A im high in steering G et The big picture K eep your eyes moving L eave yourself an out M ake sure they see you

23. Aim High in Steering 23 Get the Big Picture Leave yourself an out Keep your eyes moving Make sure they see you Peripheral Vision Central Vision Always, Follow the Five Seeing Habits

24. 24 Peripheral Vision Central Vision Safety Tips while Working on Highways and road cross

25. Standard Accident Prevention Techniques 25 Remember it takes Time to See , Understand & Act . Defensive Drivers allow themselves a few seconds of “ thinking time ”. So in terms of the Lives , Time and Money that can be Saved , these techniques are a measure worth taking Recognise the hazard Understand the defence Act correctly in good time

26. Good Drivers Are:- SKILLED AWARE CAUTIOUS CONSIDERATE COURTEOUS ALIVE 26

27. The “Do’s” for Good Drivers 27 DO wear your seatbelt and make sure ALL of your passengers wear theirs too - it’s your responsibility DO keep your speed down DO maintain your vehicle DO drive defensively at ALL times concentrate think ahead BE A SAFE DRIVER - NOT A SHAMEFUL DRIVER

28. The “Don’ts” for Good Drivers 28 DON’T drink and drive DON’T carry excess loads passenger and/or materials DON’T take chances with lives yours or anyone else`s

29. How to Prevent an Accident 29 Recognise the hazards Anticipate what others may or may not do Know and follow the rules Signal correctly and in good time Only move into another lane or road when it is clear and it is safe to do so Do not ‘tailgate’

30. How to Prevent an Accident 30 Use dipped headlights in rain or when light is poor See and be seen - you may be able to see, others may not see you Do not exceed the speed limits Speed limits are maximum limits, at times it may be necessary to drive below the limit

31. Project Requirements 31 Only AUTHORISED drivers may drive vehicles on site Site speed limits MUST be obeyed REVERSE park whenever possible

32. If It All Goes Wrong 32 In the event of having an accident: STOP IMMEDIATELY If there is anybody hurt, get medical help immediately (Call 0314-9828842 ) All collisions are to be reported to SEPCO HSE section without delay to permit the road traffic unit to attend. Be pro-active, help in the investigation Remember, all drivers involved in an accident are to be tested for drugs and alcohol

33. Things to Think About 33 Do not use a hand held radio or mobile telephone while driving Do not smoke while driving Ensure that you and all passengers wear seatbelts – if your vehicle has only 2 seatbelts, only 2 persons will travel.

34. Project Driving Permit 34 Permit system is controlled by Sepco 1 HSE The permit shall be carried at all times. It is to be produced at the request of any Project Supervisor, Road Traffic Officer, Safety Personnel or Security Staff It is not to be given to, or used by, any other person

35. Summary Drive badly An Accident waiting to happen Drive Safely Live Long - Be Happy 35