DRIVER SAFETY

AGENDA
 Introduction / General Discussion
 Driver Safety Topics
 Driver - Points of Information
WHY DRIVER TRAINING?
 Driving is something we do daily.
 It’s the most dangerous thing we
do!
40,000 people die each year
115 people who leave home today
will never return
General Discussion

Why Accidents Occur?

 Most frequent causes of
accidents
Inattention
Speeding
Avoidance of rules
Driving too fast for conditions
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 Other Factors:
Road conditions
Weather related & Physical
conditions
Vehicle Maintenance
Tires treadwear/pressure
Brakes
General Discussion

Accident Costs?
 Physical Damage - Your Vehicle
 Property Damage - Destroyed
Property
 Medical Costs - Yours & Passengers
 Liability Costs - Other Vehicle(s)
physical damage
 Other(s) injuries $$$$$$$
Safety Tips
 Quick Check Step Process
 Defensive Driving Techniques
 Rules of the road
 General Safety Rules
1) Pre-Trip Inspection
 Take a walk around your
vehicle.
Windows clean?
Lights/signals clean & working.
Tires properly inflated
Fluid leaks on the ground.
2) Inside the Vehicle
 Adjust your seat and fasten
seat belt
 Check and adjust all Mirrors
 Adust your Headrest
 Assure doors fully closed
and secured
 Scan the gauges
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 Check windows/windshield
 Adjust the vents, windows,
heater & airconditioner
 Make sure you’re emotionally
ready to focus on driving
3) Your State Of Mind
 Mental State
Stress / Emotions / Attitudes
Drowsiness / Fatigue
Vision / Hearing
Alcohol
4) Following Distance
 Speed & Stopping distance are key.
Stay 3 to 4 seconds behind.
 Tailgaters
Avoid quick changes.
Increase your following distance.
Don’t speed up.
Avoid tricks. (Control emotions.)
5) Lane Changes
 Check to make sure there is enough room.
 Signal your intentions.
 Check your blind spot and space again.
 Make the lane change.
 Blind Spots
Don’t drive in someone else’s.
Make yourself as visible as possible. (*At
all times)
6) Backing
 Look at your path.
 Back slowly.
 Back to the driver’s side when
possible.
 Use a helper when possible.
7) Accident Reporting
Report any accident immediately,
no matter how minor.
Get a police report whenever
possible.
 EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL
(EIP)

1. Correct Technical Name

2. U N Number

3. HAZCHEM Code

4. Class Labels

5. Emergency Dial

6. Special Advice if any

EIP & CLASS LABLES ON TANKER / TRUCK
CARRYING HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
 CLASS LABLES OF DANGEROUS GOODS
UNDER MV ACT

 CLASS-1 : EXPLOSIVES
e.g. TNT, Symbol-Exploding bomb with
orange background

CLASS-2.1 : FLAMMABLE GASES

e.g. LPG, Hydrogen, Symbol-white flame with
red background

CLASS-2.2 : NON-FLAMMABLE GASES

e.g. Chlorine, Nitrogen, Symbol-black cylinder
with green background
 CLASS LABLES OF DANGEROUS GOODS
UNDER MV ACT

CLASS-3 : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

e.g. Petrol, Symbol-white flame with red
background

CLASS-4 : FLAMMABLE SOLIDS

e.g. Calcium carbide, sulphur, Symbol-black flame
with red & white vertical stripes background
CLASS LABLES OF DANGEROUS GOODS
UNDER MV ACT
CLASS-5.1 ORGANIC PEROXIDE
e.g. Hydrogen Peroxide,
Symbol-black flame above
circle , yellow background

CLASS-5.2 OXIDIZING AGENT

e.g. KMnO4

CLASS- 6 POISON (TOXIC)GAS

e.g. Chlorine, H2S, CS2; Symbol-black skull with
crossbones with white background
CLASS LABLES OF DANGEROUS GOODS
UNDER MV ACT

CLASS-7:RADIOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES
e.g. Uranium, Radiuum

CLASS-8 :CORROSIVE
e.g. Hydrochloric Acid,
Sulphuric acid, Caustic Soda
Driver Training
Don’t Get Caught in an accident!