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Dec 16, 2015
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Go Ahead; Get Defensive
Disclaimer: These safety materials, resources and PowerPoint® presentations are not intended to replace your company's health and safety policies or to substitute for specific state and federal standards. We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy of the material contained within these resources. Please refer to applicable state and federal standards for regulatory compliance.
Note to trainer: This presentation includes speaker’s notes.
Agenda
Traffic accident statistics
Factors we cannot control
Defensive driving tips
Aggressive driving
Traffic Accidents by the Numbers
Account for 31% of fatalities
39% are single-car accidents
21% head-on collisions
Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Traffic Accidents by the Numbers
17% striking stationary object
9% at intersections
8% with car moving same direction
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Defensive Driving Habits
Keep it legal
Get in the right frame of mind
Set the bar high
Be nice
Recognize the risks
Things You Can’t Control
Weather
Road conditions
Vehicle failures
Things You Can’t Control
Animals
Night driving
Other drivers
Things You Can Control
Attitude
Focus
Maintenance
Things You Can Control
Inspections
Distractions
Speed
Speed KillsRisk of death doubles for every 10 miles per hour over 50
Speed Risk of death
60 mph 2x higher
70 mph 4x higher
80 mph 8x higher
Stopping at 55 mph
Perception distance +
Reaction distance +
Braking distance =
Total stopping distance
Stopping Distance
The Basics
Enter curves slowly
Slow down before ramps
Pick the right lane
Use your signals
Don’t overload vehicle
The Basics
Buckle up
Avoid distractions
Get plenty of rest
Don’t assume
3 Steps to Preventing Collisions
1. Scan
Look for hazards
2. Prepare Go through the “What if’s”
3. Act Don’t rely on the other driver
Aggressive Driving Red Flags
Speeding
Tailgating
Frequent, sudden lane changes
Failure to yield right-of-way
Disregard for traffic signals
Sharing the Road With an Aggressive Driver?
Take the high road
Make it personal
Practice safe following distance rules
Are You Getting Aggressive?
Leave earlier
Manage your mood
Eliminate stress
Be aware of high-risk areas
Challenge Yourself
So, Go Ahead and Get Defensive…
What steps can you take to improve your defensive driving technique?
Recap
Slow down
Buckle up
Avoid distractions
Recap
Leave earlyGet plenty of rest
Stay in control around aggressive drivers
Resources
National Safety Council Aggressive Driving Policy
United States Road Symbol Signs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Questions?
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