Appendix B Expect the Unexpected D E CT
Appendix B Expect the Unexpected
D E CT E P X E T C E E H T E N U D E T C E P X E H T U X E N
Its not the bus that is safe. Its you, the OPERATOR.
Accident Facts • 25% of all driving accidents are the result of excessive speed. • 70% of driving accidents occur within 25 miles from home.
Awareness A change in driving attitude is the responsibility of everyone, we all must take ownership in preventing accidents.
10 Driver Safety Tips that Avoid Accidents (Source: How Stuff Works) ü Avoid Distractions ü Keep your Vehicle Maintained ü Practice Defensive Driving ü Don’t Speed ü Be Aware/Anticipate Others ü Wear your Seatbelts Actions ü Don’t Follow Too Closely ü Don’t Drive Drowsy ü Be Extra Cautious in Poor ü Don’t Drink and Drive Conditions
DISTRACTIONS THERE ARE MANY DISTRACTIONS AND DISTRACTED DRIVERS- BE ALERT
Leading Causes of Collisions Most frequent causes of accidents • Distractions! Inattention to detail…#1 cause of accidents in America • Speeding • Following too closely • Unsafe lane changes • Driving too fast for conditions • Failure to yield right-of-way • DUI Other contributing factors • Road Conditions – weather related & physical • Vehicle Maintenance – tire tread/pressure, brakes, head/tail lights Rear-end Collisions are the leading type of vehicle accident üMaintain a minimal 4 -second following distance to react safely üBreaking distance is 3 -12 X longer in poor weather conditions
To Conclude Make sure that you are a safe Operator. Because We Share The Road with many other People.
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