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DEFENSIVE DEFENSIVE DRIVING SAFETYDRIVING SAFETY
Presented by:Presented by:Alfonso ContrerasAlfonso Contreras
BHHC VendorBHHC VendorGreater Valley Safety ConsultingGreater Valley Safety Consulting
AgendaAgenda::
IntroductionIntroduction Key StatisticsKey Statistics Defensive Driving TechniquesDefensive Driving Techniques Fuel Efficiency TipsFuel Efficiency Tips Question & Answer SessionQuestion & Answer Session
Introduction:Introduction:
Definitions Definitions Accident - An unplanned, unavoidable Accident - An unplanned, unavoidable
event resulting in injury or property event resulting in injury or property damagedamage
Collision - An event that is usually Collision - An event that is usually avoidable by one or more drivers. That avoidable by one or more drivers. That is, one or more drivers is, one or more drivers FAILED FAILED apply apply every reasonable effort to avoid it.every reasonable effort to avoid it.
Key StatisticsKey Statistics
177,000,000 Drivers in the USA177,000,000 Drivers in the USA1 out of 3 persons will be involved in 1 out of 3 persons will be involved in an accident an accident
Average 2,300,000 disabling injuries Average 2,300,000 disabling injuries per yearper year
Approximately 44,000 killed each Approximately 44,000 killed each yearyear
***120 deaths per day***120 deaths per day
****$1,200,000,000 cost per year****$1,200,000,000 cost per year
Key StatisticsKey Statistics
James DeanJames Dean Jayne MansfieldJayne Mansfield Eddie CochranEddie Cochran Princess DianaPrincess Diana Grace KellyGrace Kelly Nick AdenhartNick Adenhart What do these people have in What do these people have in
common?common?
Key StatisticsKey Statistics
ALL WERE KILLED ALL WERE KILLED IN VEHICLE IN VEHICLE ACCIDENTSACCIDENTS
Key StatisticsKey Statistics
Between 1992-2001:Between 1992-2001: 13,337 civilian workers died in roadway 13,337 civilian workers died in roadway
crashescrashes An average of four (4) deaths per day in An average of four (4) deaths per day in
USAUSA Leading cause of workplace fatalities, Leading cause of workplace fatalities,
making up 22% of all workplace deathsmaking up 22% of all workplace deaths
*****SOURCE: National Institute for *****SOURCE: National Institute for Occupational Occupational Safety & Health Safety & Health (NIOSH)(NIOSH)
Key StatisticsKey StatisticsWork-Related Roadway Crashes Work-Related Roadway Crashes
1992-20011992-2001 Types of Vehicles Occupied by Types of Vehicles Occupied by
Victims:Victims: Semi-trucks 28%Semi-trucks 28% Automobiles 24%Automobiles 24% Pickup trucks 12%Pickup trucks 12%
Key StatisticsKey StatisticsWork-Related Roadway Crashes Work-Related Roadway Crashes
1992-20011992-2001 Event and Worker Characteristics:Event and Worker Characteristics:
49% were collisions between vehicles49% were collisions between vehicles 53% occurred between 7am and 4pm53% occurred between 7am and 4pm 89% of fatally injured workers were 89% of fatally injured workers were
malemale Risk of fatality increased at age 55 and Risk of fatality increased at age 55 and
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Key StatisticsKey StatisticsWork-Related Roadway Crashes Work-Related Roadway Crashes
1992-20011992-2001 Industries in which Victims were Industries in which Victims were
Employed:Employed: Transportation 33%Transportation 33% Services/Sales 14%Services/Sales 14% Construction 11%Construction 11%
Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving
So, how does one avoid a So, how does one avoid a vehicle accident???? vehicle accident????
Recognize HazardsRecognize HazardsUnderstand the DefenseUnderstand the DefenseAct correctly and timelyAct correctly and timely
These People Drive These People Drive Among UsAmong Us
Moving Day…………..Moving Day…………..
These People Drive These People Drive Among UsAmong Us
These People Drive These People Drive Among UsAmong Us
Getting the Computer Home Getting the Computer Home Safely……Safely……
These People Drive These People Drive Among UsAmong Us
These People Drive These People Drive Among UsAmong Us
Driving John Deere…………….Driving John Deere…………….
These People Drive These People Drive Among UsAmong Us
Defensive DrivingDefensive DrivingTo recognize the hazards,
Scan the road in the city
• 1 block ahead
• or to the next intersection
Defensive DrivingDefensive DrivingTo recognize the hazards,
Scan the road in the rural areas and Freeways
• long distances
• next hill or curve
In all cases, maintain traffic about you, checking side and rear view mirrors every 5 seconds.
Be alertBe awareBe preparedNo surprises
Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving Causal Factors for AccidentsCausal Factors for Accidents
MonotonyMonotony Tight schedulesTight schedules Heavy trafficHeavy traffic Bad weatherBad weather
After 2 - 4 hours of continuous driving, After 2 - 4 hours of continuous driving, the CNS becomes fatigued, senses the CNS becomes fatigued, senses become dulled, and the level of become dulled, and the level of perception is lowered.perception is lowered.
Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving Psychological Conditions Psychological Conditions
StressStress EmotionsEmotions AttitudeAttitude REMEMBER- L.A. Traffic is the REMEMBER- L.A. Traffic is the
WORST in the nation!!!!!!!!!WORST in the nation!!!!!!!!!
Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving Southern California Profile:Southern California Profile: 20 million people20 million people Crowded Freeways & StreetsCrowded Freeways & Streets Longest & Lengthiest Commutes Longest & Lengthiest Commutes
in the USAin the USA ANGRY & FRUSTRATED ANGRY & FRUSTRATED
DRIVERSDRIVERS
Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving
Tips to Reduce Driving Hazards:Tips to Reduce Driving Hazards: Do not guarantee arrival timesDo not guarantee arrival times Routes must be planned with time Routes must be planned with time
considerationsconsiderations Frequent ongoing vehicle Frequent ongoing vehicle
inspectionsinspections Keep up regular vehicle Keep up regular vehicle
maintenance schedulesmaintenance schedules
New Cell Phone LawNew Cell Phone Law
Effective July 1, 2008Effective July 1, 2008 Prohibits use of hand-held cell phone Prohibits use of hand-held cell phone
to ear while drivingto ear while driving First violation from $20-76First violation from $20-76 Second violation from $50-190Second violation from $50-190 Will appear on driving recordWill appear on driving record Insurance rates may go up with Insurance rates may go up with
repeat violationsrepeat violations Text messaging prohibitedText messaging prohibited
Fuel Efficiency TipsFuel Efficiency Tips *Information directly from US Dept of *Information directly from US Dept of
EnergyEnergy Eliminate Aggressive DrivingEliminate Aggressive Driving
No Speeding-Stay at posted speed limitsNo Speeding-Stay at posted speed limits No Rapid Acceleration or BrakingNo Rapid Acceleration or Braking Less wear and tear on vehiclesLess wear and tear on vehicles
Fuel Economy Benefit: 5-33%Fuel Economy Benefit: 5-33% Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.20-$1.35 per Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.20-$1.35 per
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Fuel Efficiency TipsFuel Efficiency Tips
Observe the Speed LimitObserve the Speed Limit Gas mileage usually DECREASES at Gas mileage usually DECREASES at
speeds above 60mphspeeds above 60mph Every 5mph above 60 mph= an extra Every 5mph above 60 mph= an extra
$0.30 cost per gallon of gas$0.30 cost per gallon of gas
Fuel Economy Benefit: 7-23%Fuel Economy Benefit: 7-23% Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.29-$0.94 Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.29-$0.94
per gallonper gallon
Fuel Efficiency TipsFuel Efficiency Tips
Remove Excess WeightRemove Excess Weight An extra 100 lbs in vehicle reduces MPG An extra 100 lbs in vehicle reduces MPG
by 2%by 2% Remove extra or unnecessary tools & Remove extra or unnecessary tools &
materials materials Reduce theft potentialReduce theft potential
Fuel Economy Benefit: 1-2% per 100 lbsFuel Economy Benefit: 1-2% per 100 lbs Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.04-$0.08 per Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.04-$0.08 per
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Fuel Efficiency TipsFuel Efficiency Tips
Keep Engine Properly TunedKeep Engine Properly Tuned Improve vehicle performanceImprove vehicle performance
Fuel Economy Benefit: 4%Fuel Economy Benefit: 4% Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.16 per Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.16 per
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Fuel Efficiency TipsFuel Efficiency Tips
Check & Replace Air Filters Check & Replace Air Filters RegularlyRegularly A clean air filter keeps impurities from A clean air filter keeps impurities from
damaging the inside of the vehicle damaging the inside of the vehicle engineengine
Fuel Economy Benefit: Up to 10%Fuel Economy Benefit: Up to 10% Equivalent Gas Savings: Up to $0.45 Equivalent Gas Savings: Up to $0.45
per gallonper gallon
Fuel Efficiency TipsFuel Efficiency Tips
Keep Tires Properly InflatedKeep Tires Properly Inflated Under-inflated tires lower gas mileage by Under-inflated tires lower gas mileage by
0.4% for every one (1) psi drop in 0.4% for every one (1) psi drop in pressurepressure
Check pressure regularly to ensure Check pressure regularly to ensure proper tire inflationproper tire inflation
Fuel Economy Benefit: Up to 3%Fuel Economy Benefit: Up to 3% Equivalent Gas Savings: Up to $0.13 per Equivalent Gas Savings: Up to $0.13 per
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Fuel Efficiency TipsFuel Efficiency Tips
Use the Recommended Grade of Motor Use the Recommended Grade of Motor OilOil Using the wrong motor oil can lower gas Using the wrong motor oil can lower gas
mileagemileage Look for motor oil that says “Energy Look for motor oil that says “Energy
Conserving” on the performance symbolConserving” on the performance symbol
Fuel Economy Benefit: 1-2%Fuel Economy Benefit: 1-2% Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.04-0.08 per Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.04-0.08 per
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Other Fuel Efficiency Other Fuel Efficiency TipsTips
Avoid Excess Idling: Large engines Avoid Excess Idling: Large engines waste more gas idlingwaste more gas idling
Use Cruise Control: Helps maintain a Use Cruise Control: Helps maintain a constant speed on highways and constant speed on highways and saves gassaves gas
Use Overdrive Gears: Vehicle engine Use Overdrive Gears: Vehicle engine speed goes down, saving gas and speed goes down, saving gas and reducing engine wearreducing engine wear
Plan out routes BEFORE drivingPlan out routes BEFORE driving
Question &Answer Question &Answer SessionSession
Any questions?Any questions? Thank you for your interest!!!!!!Thank you for your interest!!!!!! DRIVE SAFELYDRIVE SAFELY