DEFENSIVE DRIVING

TRAINING
WHAT IS DEFENSIVE
DRIVING?
“Defensive Driving is essentially driving in
a manner that utilizes safe driving
strategies to enable motorists to address
identified hazards in a predictable
manner.”
 You will be able to:
OBJECTIVES:

Identify driving
hazards
 ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1.Understand Defensive Driving
Techniques

2.Use technique to Prevent Accident

 WHY DO WE NEED THIS
TRAINING?

Over 2 million injuries

annually are disabling A person dies in a crash
Someone is injured
every 18 seconds every 11 minutes

Motor vehicle accidents are the most

common cause of death
“Greatest threats to your safety is
not in the workplace, but rather
on the ROAD!”
COSTING TIME – KAMOTE
RIDER 1
QUESTION AND ANSWER
1. Who Has Accident Experience?

2. With ONE WORD – What have you learned in

your Accident Experience?
3. What do you want to become?
Part of Statistics?
Part of History?
None of the Above – A DEFENSIVE DRIVER!
WHAT IS HAZARD?

“ANYTHING THAT HAS A

POTENTIAL TO CAUSE
HARM OR INJURY”
TEST – HAZARD OR NOT?
DRIVING HAZARDS – HUMAN ERROR
 RECKLESS DRIVING
speeding, weaving through traffic, ignoring signs and signals, tailgating, and dangerous passing

 DISTRACTED DRIVING
using phones—and especially texting—putting on make-up, eating or drinking, writing/ reading

 FATIGUE
that results in poor judgment and slow reaction times

 AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
cutting people off, blowing horns, flashing lights, and making obscene/angry gestures at anyone

 FAILURE
driving with brakesTO KEEP
that aren’t VEHICLE
working IN GOOD
effectively, lights that are out,OPERATION
and bald tires

 DRIVING
alcohol UNDER
or drugs, which INFLUENCE
is responsible for about one-third of all road accidents.
 DRIVING HAZARDS:
DANGEROUS CONDITIONS

Difficult road conditions, such as sharp curves, busy Poor light at night or
Bad weather conditions, intersections, uneven surfaces, or obstacles in the road glare during the day
such as rain, fog, wind, snow, or ice

Heavy traffic, with a lot of stop and go, Road work, with reduced or Accidents, which can cause dangerous conditions
people changing lanes, and so on narrowed lane for drivers approaching the accident scene.
 WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?
SEATBELT

 Prevent crashing into steering wheel, dash, or windshield

 Keep you inside vehicle
 Protect body organs
 Improve chance of remaining conscious
 Keep you behind the wheel if you have to swerve or brake suddenly
 WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?
Vehicle Maintenance

 Regular tune-ups – (follow maintenance schedule)

 Oil changes Fluid levels – (coolant, brake, power steering, windshield)
 Tire treads and pressure – (proper inflation, rotate tires)
 Lights, signals, and wipers – (make sure it works)
 WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?
Pre-Drive Inspection

 Walkaround inspection Tires Leaks under vehicle

 Windows clean, nothing blocking vision
 Mirrors properly adjusted
 Lights working properly
WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?
Carrying Load Make sure cargo is properly
secured

Make sure everyone

Be certain your vision is
has a seat and a seat
not blocked
belt

Don’t overload your vehicle

 TIME!!!
1. Can you identify three driving
hazards caused by human error?

Heavy Traffic
Reckless driving
Distracted driving
Bad Weather
Fatigue
Difficult Road Condition
Road Work
 TIME!!!
2. Can you identify 4 driving
hazards caused by Dangerous
Conditions?
Heavy Traffic
Reckless driving
Distracted driving
Bad Weather
Fatigue
Difficult Road Condition
Vehicles in poor operating condition
COLLISION - TIME
Head-on collisions Side collisions

Hit from behind Hitting the driver in front

HEAD-ON COLLISION
Head-on collisions are particularly dangerous and can be deadly.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING TIPS:

 Keep looking down ahead
 Look for possible problems
 If crash is coming, SLOW-DOWN
 If crash is coming, Go OFF THE ROAD
HIT FROM BEHIND COLLISION
Rear-Hit Collision are dangerous, but they, too, are preventable

DEFENSIVE DRIVING TIPS:

 Signal your intention
 Slow down gradually
 Be alert for tailgaters
 Maintain Distance from car in front
 Look well of hazards – e.g. signal lights
 SIDE COLLISIONS
Common cases in Intersections
Side collisions Hitting the driver in front

DEFENSIVE DRIVING TIPS:

 Approach intersections with caution
 Look for both ways before proceeding
 Right-of-way is not a guarantee
COSTING TIME – KAMOTE
RIDER 2
TRAFFIC RULES AND
COMMON SENSE
BECAUSE YOU HAVE A COMMON SENSE:

WE HOPE THAT YOU FOLLOW

Speed limits

Traffic signs and signals

Signal your intentions

Pass with care and only where allowed

SIGNAL YOUR INTENTION
Another thing defensive drivers do is signal their intentions. If you’re
going to turn or want to change lanes, switch on your turning signal in
plenty of time.

If you plan to stop, tap your brakes a few times to slow down so that
the driver behind you can see your brake lights and then he will
understand that you’re slowing down and may stop. If somebody’s right
behind you, stick your arm out the window, extend it downward, and
wave your hand backward to show you intend to stop.
PASS WITH CARE & ONLY
WHERE ALLOWED
Defensive drivers also pass with care and only
where allowed. They slow down when being
passed if the other vehicle needs room to pass
safely.
 KEEP ALERT AND BE
PREPARED
Keep your mind on your driving and your hands on
the wheel
Scan the road ahead for problems
Check mirrors frequently
Expect the unexpected
Yield to other drivers who are determined to get there
first
  Alert and Focused  can’t be talking on the phone, thinking about other
things, fiddling with the radio or CD player, or carrying
 If sees brake lights on animated conversations with passengers
ahead, slow down and  Hands always on the wheel
be prepared to stop DEFENSIVE DRIVERS
 constantly look well ARE:  Keep alert for pedestrians,
ahead for changes in bicyclists, and animals
traffic or road conditions darting out in front of you
 Watch for other drivers
making sudden moves  Always expect the
unexpected when driving
 Checks mirrors frequently for
oncoming vehicles  Keep an eye on what’s going on behind you
 also yield to other drivers instead of
challenging them to a dangerous duel  Think about the way they drive
DO YOU ALWAYS USE THE
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
TECHNIQUES WE’VE
DISCUSSED IN THIS AND
THE PREVIOUS SLIDES?
YES!!! NO!!!
 DRIVING AT NIGHT
Driving at night adds extra hazards and is often more stressful!

Increase your following distance to 4 seconds at night.

First of all, start with a clean windshield and clean rear and side
windows to improve vision.
 DRIVING AT NIGHT

If you have car trouble at night, pull completely off the road and
use your emergency flashers. You should also have flares or
fluorescent triangles in your vehicle that you can use so
oncoming traffic is aware of your position.

Be extra careful on dark curves and at intersections.

 DRIVING AT NIGHT
“Be a courteous as well as a
safe driver by switching from
high to low beams if there’s a
car in front of you or one
Next, turn your lights on one-half hour before sunset—or earlier
coming toward you”
if it’s a dark day.
 DRIVING AT NIGHT CAN BE
DANGEROUS, AND MANY
ACCIDENTS OCCUR AFTER DARK.
DO YOU ALWAYS TAKE THESE
PRECAUTIONS WHEN DRIVING AT
NIGHT?

YES!!! NO!!!
WATCH OUT FOR FATIGUE
“Traffic safety experts say that fatigued or
drowsy driving may be a factor in more than
100,000 crashes every year—crashes that result
in 40,000 injuries and more than 1,500 deaths”

 Stop, take a nap, and drink

MID
coffee if you’re tired
AFTERNOON
 Stop every so often over long
distances
EARLY
MORNING
LATE NIGHT  Avoid medications that cause
drowsiness
KEEP COOL IN TRAFFIC
AGGRESSIVE DRIVING AND ROAD RAGE HAVE BECOME A NATIONAL
EPIDEMIC
Defensive drivers don’t engage in it or encourage it!
Don’t make decisions that can make you get KILLED!
 Take steps to stay relaxed no matter what
-What you Need to do?
-Stay relaxed by taking deep breath
-Listen to Soothing music
-Do not take actions of Other drivers personally
 Don’t provoke other drivers
-Don’t provoke, challenge, or even respond to aggressive drivers.
Move out of their way, avoid eye contact, and don’t respond to rude
gestures or abusive language.
 Allow enough time to get there
-Check traffic reports to avoid congested areas  Report aggressive
-No matter how bad the traffic is or how drivers to the police
frustrated you get, try to keep your emotions in
check
 WHAT CAUSES AGGRESSIVE
DRIVING BEHAVIOR?
• Many psychologists see anger as the root cause of the problem.

• It is ultimately our emotional state, our stress levels and our thinking
patterns that either cause us to drive aggressively or lead us to be the
victims of others.

• Driving under the influence of impaired emotions, especially anger.

• It is a behavioral choice that drivers make.

• Some drivers do not know how to deal effectively with angry feelings
and how to cope with the situation.
RESPONSE TO ANOTHER
DRIVERS CHALLENGE
 Report the incident to the police
 Providing vehicle description
 Plate number,
 Location, and
 Direction of travel
DON’T DRINK OR TAKE
DRUGS AND DRIVE
Every year people are injured or killed on the road because another driver was driving under the
influence - Defensive drivers never drink or take drugs and drive

Alcohol and drugs impair:

 Ability to determine distances
 Reaction time
 Judgment
 Vision
 
Remember:
 Only time, not coffee, will sober you up 
 You have to wait at least an hour for each drink you’ve consumed—including beer
and wine—before it’s safe to drive.
 If you’ve been drinking, ride with someone who hasn’t.
IF YOU’RE INVOLVED IN AN
ACCIDENT
 Get to the side and turn off ignition

 Collect insurance and registration

information, and get a copy of the police
 Perform First-Aid Check
report
 Draw a sketch of the accident scene /
Picture of Incident
 Don’t point blame or discuss fault - leave
 Call Police it to the insurance companies to work out
the details
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER:
Know the driving hazards you can face on the road
Maintain your vehicle in good condition
Always wear a seat belt
Follow traffic rules and obey signs and signals
Be a safe and defensive driver every day
Know how to respond to an accident
DO YOU UNDERSTAND
THE INFORMATION
ABOUT DEFENSIVE
DRIVING TECHNIQUES?

YES!!! NO!!!
YOU CAN NOW CALL
YOURSELF….

A DEFENSIVE
DRIVER
REMEMBER:

“IF YOU ARE NOT A

DEFENSIVE DRIVER,
– YOU ARE A
KAMOTE RIDER!”
WHO’S FAULT??
Corporate Neglect

Government Inaction

YOU!
DETERMINE TIRE AGE

4202
DETERMINE TIRE AGE - TEST
414
Answer:
41st week of 1994
Why?
Tires made in the 1990s have three
numbers at the end of the DOT code,
while tires made after 2000 have four
numbers
DETERMINE TIRE AGE - TEST
1301
Answer:
13th week of 2001
Why?
Tires made in the 1990s have three
numbers at the end of the DOT code,
while tires made after 2000 have four
numbers
DETERMINE TIRE AGE - TEST
3101
Answer:
31st week of 2001
Why?
Tires made in the 1990s have three
numbers at the end of the DOT code,
while tires made after 2000 have four
numbers
DETERMINE TIRE AGE - TEST
459
Answer:
45th week of 1999
Why?
Tires made in the 1990s have three
numbers at the end of the DOT code,
while tires made after 2000 have four
numbers
THE PENNY TEST
 THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!

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DEFENSIVE DRIVING TRAINING