defensive driving for trucks
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING
key to safe trucking
Training for heavy transport drivers of TEKFEN CONSTRUCTION
Trainer : Sreenath Pokkadavath
In the recent times, we had multiple motor accidents in our project which lead
heavy property damages, and many severe causalities.
We have lost valuable man-hours that could have added to our project progress
due to those accidents.
We had spent more than a million just on repairing and reconditioning those
motor vehicle of ours as well as rental ones. This training will enable all our
drivers.
Identify driving hazards
Understand defensive driving techniques
Use defensive driving techniques to prevent accidents and injuries on
the road
Objective
Trainer : Sreenath Pokkadavath
"driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.“ - National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course
Its kind of driving in battle field with most dangerous conditions and lot of
motorists to attack you where you to save your life, other’s lives, time, and
money.
You are driving for your living and perhaps for your family’s living
So never put your safety on other driver’s hand - be a Defensive Driver
What’s Defensive driving ?
Trainer : Sreenath Pokkadavath
Defensive driver will
• Prepares before getting behind the wheel
• Having right attitude
• Ensures all passengers use safety belts
• Obeys speed limits and manages speed according to conditions.
• Always see around and be seen ….
• Considers weather conditions
• Never tailgates
• Eliminates distractions
• Adjusts for city, highway, or rural driving
Who’s a defensive driver?
Trainer : Sreenath Pokkadavath