Employee Driver Awareness Training Module 1 :Employee Driver Awareness Training Module 1 Accident Statistics The Cost of Auto Accidents Aggressive Driving Weather Conditions Defensive Driving


Statistics :Statistics Every 5 seconds a crash occurs. Every 7 seconds a property damage crash occurs. Every 10 seconds there is a traffic-related injury. Every 2 minutes there is an alcohol-related injury. Every 12 minutes someone dies in a roadway crash. Every 31 minutes an alcohol-related fatality occurs. Every 4 days an employee dies in a work-related roadway crash.


Slide 3:Traffic Crashes have killed over 3 million Americans, more than all U.S Combat deaths. Every 13 minutes someone dies in a crash. Every American household pays $145 each year to subsidize unrecovered costs of traffic accidents.


How much do Auto accidents cost your company? :How much do Auto accidents cost your company? That depends on how much driving employees do. Fortunately, most traffic crashes do not result in a fatality or a serious injury but even small mishaps cost money. The average crash costs an employer : $16,500* The more miles driven , the higher the typical costs of crashes through lost productivity, workers compensation costs, medical expenses, repair bills, replacement transportation, substitute labor and higher insurance premiums. And these costs reflect only a portion of your potential costs. Traffic crashes that occur off the job cost employers, too. Every mile driven = $0.16 cents * Based on an analysis by NHTSA, 2003


Did You Know? :Did You Know? When SNEEZING, you CLOSE your EYES for A SECOND. At 55 m.p.h. that's 81 FEET. It takes 3/4 of A SECOND to move your foot from the GAS to the BRAKE. By then you've TRAVELED another 60 FEET. On a dry road it will take 190 FEET to STOP your car, or another 2.5 SECONDS. On a wet road it takes an additional 250 FEET to stop.


Aggressive Drivers :Aggressive Drivers


Aggressive Driving :Aggressive driving behaviors are linked to half of all car crashes! It is the driver’s legal responsibility to do everything to avoid being in a crash. Aggressive Driving


Don't Trigger Aggression! :Don't Trigger Aggression! Actions that trigger aggression involve a failure to follow basic traffic laws, such as: Failing to turn when a right on red is permitted. Blocking traffic. Failing to stay in the right lane, except to pass. Running or rolling through RED lights and STOP signs. Passing on a double yellow line. Failure to signal lane changes. Failure to check traffic before changing lanes. Inappropriate speed Distracted driving and inadequate attention to conditions. Passing on the shoulder during dense traffic.


Slide 9:Few things are more nerve-wracking on the road than someone driving 10 feet behind you at 60 miles an hour. You know that in a sudden stop, the tailgater is likely to plow right into you. It’s understandable and tempting to want to put such people in their place. But your main concern should be your own safety and the safety of others on the road. Resist Revenge Avoid responding to a tailgater by speeding up or by hitting the brakes. You’ll only be increasing your risk in an already dangerous situation


Slide 10:When Someone’s On Your Tail F*** Y0u A******!!!! Move it!!! A******!!!


Slide 11:When Someone’s On Your Tail Let me avoid this situation and move over. Move it!!! A******!!!


Driving Conditions :Driving Conditions Extreme weather strains every driver's competence and puts us all at greater risk. It reduces visibility, traction, speed and distance judgment. It's important to know where weather-related dangers lurk and how they affect your mobility. If possible - avoid extreme conditions. If not - develop your skills and learn to keep other drivers from dragging you down.


Changing Conditions :Changing Conditions Slick Roads reduce your tires’ ability to grip and with less traction, turns, stops and evasive maneuvers require more time & distance. Heavy Rains not only diminish visibility, they increase the risk of hydroplaning: when a car traveling at high speeds actually lifts and travels on a thin layer of water that forms between the tire and the road. Light Rains, Fog & Mist following a long dry spell causes a film of dirt, gas and oil to accumulate on the road, creating slippery conditions. WATCH OUT! On Ice and Icy Patches. You can't STEER. You can’t STOP. You will have NO TRACTION and NO BRAKES. ICY PATCHES appear DARK, and occur: At temperatures near freezing; Under bridges where the sun hasn't dried water; Over bridges exposed to the weather underneath; On less traveled stretches of road; At sunset when temperatures drop.


Driving Tips :Driving Tips Listen to weather reports to assess road conditions and pick a safe route. Nightfall and dropping temperatures can freeze roads and diminish traction.Check equipment windshield wipers, tire treads for traction on slippery roads, spare tire, radio, heater, and cell phone. Keep all windows defogged. A tank full of gas and other rear weight will enhance traction.Allow extra time Reduce speed and increase following distance for extra maneuverability. Give others advance warning of lane changes and turns. Avoid sudden accelerations. Make slow, wide turns. If you’re weary of the strain, take a rest or stop somewhere safe.Make yourself visible Use hazard flashers and low-beam headlights, especially in fog, which refracts light.Anticipate and prevent skids Shift into neutral as you stop to reduce the force of your wheels on the road surface. Turn and break slowly and maintain a firm grip on the wheel.


Defensive Drivers :KNOWLEDGE Defensive drivers take time to educate themselves about safe driving techniques. They know how to recognize hazards and avoid collisions. They know the traffic laws in their area. This knowledge helps them know how to act correctly and quickly in traffic situations. They also know how to properly maintain their vehicles in a safe operating condition. ALERTNESS Defensive drivers are alert, both to traffic conditions and to how their own mental and physical conditions may affect their driving. They pay attention to the traffic situation to the front, sides and rear, glancing in rear- and sideview mirrors many times a minute. They give all their attention to the task of driving. FORESIGHT Defensive drivers know that their worst enemy is the unexpected. They never assume the other driver will do the right thing. They anticipate hazards by scanning the road to size up the traffic situation as far ahead as possible. In this way they are able to prepare for hazards rather than simply react to them. They practice long-range foresight by keeping their vehicles well-maintained, by checking them before driving, and by always wearing a safety belt. Defensive Drivers


Slide 17:JUDGMENT Good drivers use common sense and knowledge to make decisions wisely and quickly. They maintain control of their behavior, resisting the temptation to make risky maneuvers to get somewhere faster or to outmaneuver other drivers. They pass only when it is safe, and always look for the safest, rather than the speediest, alternatives in any traffic situation. They are courteous, even when other drivers are not. SKILL Defensive drivers develop the skills necessary to operate a vehicle properly and safely. They know the safe and legal way to make turns, change gears, brake and pass. They can “listen” to their cars for signs of engine trouble, and they can perform simple emergency repairs, such as changing a tire.


Aggressive Driving :Aggressive Driving


Slide 19:Drive Safely