BLR’s Safety Training
Presentations
Defensive Driving
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Defensive 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
 Defensive 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
 Driver’s physical condition
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Reckless Driving
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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
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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
 Defensive Driving Techniques
 Quiz
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Look Ahead
 Expect the unexpected
 Watch for brake
or turn signals
 Use the “twosecond” rule
 Watch the road
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Look Behind
 Watch out for tailgaters
 Avoid sudden stops
 Use turn signals and
brakes in advance
 Check mirrors constantly
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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
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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 ice—bridges, shaded spots
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Stranded in the Snow
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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
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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
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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 vehicle’s
environment
 Take a nap
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Emergency Supplies
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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
 Defensive Driving Techniques
 Quiz
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Summary
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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 car’s 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 car’s lights
8. Bridges or shaded areas
9. Use brakes and turn-signals well in advance
10. Horn, lights, brakes, tire pressure, oil leaks
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