State of Nevada Defensive Driving Course Driving to

State of Nevada Defensive Driving Course Driving to protect our most valuable resource: people.

Welcome to the State of Nevada’s Defensive Driving Course! This is not a “How to Drive” course! It’s a “Way to Drive” course – “One Thing” Not an “expert” in traffic law

TRAFFIC CRASHES Leading cause of work related fatalities! Leading cause of death for drivers 15 – 24! Leading cause of death from birth to age 34!

Risk Management Stats for 2013 n n n Total Crashes: 223 Preventable Crashes: 122 Percentage Employee Fault: 55% Repairs: $294, 597. 47 Total deductible paid by State Agencies: n $48, 300

Drive for Five n n n List the 5 most important people in your life! ________________________ ____________

Defensive Driving Means… Making the best driving decisions. n Understanding the consequences of your driving choices. n Reducing Stress when driving. n Driving to your destination incident free. n Seeing hazards develop before they become an emergency. n

Using… n n n Courtesy Common Sense Cooperation

Concentrate n Always stay focused on the driving task. What should I do to avoid a crash. n Other drivers may act quickly, but may act incorrectly. n

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Defensive Driving Techniques Scan ahead, around, and behind your vehicle. n Check the mirrors every 3 to 5 seconds. n Use the “what if” technique to give yourself an emergency “out”. n

4 Killer Driving Habits n Speeding n Failure to Yield n Tailgating n Crossing Over the Center Line

Speeding n Why Do We Speed? ? ? n Late! n Flow of Traffic! n Emergency! (bathroom) n Like it!

Why Do We Speed? n Nearly 1/3 Of Traffic Related Fatalities Can Be Directly Attributed To The Speed Involved! n # 1 Unsafe Driving Behavior! n Costs In Fines And Crashes = Over 41 Billion Per Year!

Speeding! n Determining A Safe Driving Speed n Know The Speed Limit n Assess The Driving Conditions

Avoiding the Speed Trap! n Use Time Management n Monitor Speed Regularly (Scanning Pattern, Cruise Control) n Lower Speed at School, Work Zones n Slow Down to Let Tailgaters Pass (don’t be pressured to go faster)

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Right-Of-Way n Failure to yield the right of way is the major cause of crashes in Nevada

Intersections n Bad Places - 40% - 4 seconds n Survey Says! n 30% ran red light n 26% rolled stop sign

Take Your Time At The Lights n n n n Wait two seconds Look Left Look Right Look Ahead Look Left Again Keep your foot on the Brake Safe and Clear Accelerate slowly and smoothly

Cover The Brake n Approaching Intersection. . . n Foot off Accelerator. . . Coast n Hover Foot Over the Brake

Intersections n Blocked Vision Hazard n What do you do?

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Turns n n n Correct Lane Scan Use Signal (100 – 300) Slow Down Yield Right Of Way

Turning Right n n n Correct Lane Well In Advance Signal Right Side clearance? Right To Right Pedestrians

Turning Left n n n Most Dangerous Be In Correct Lane Well In Advance Yield To On-coming Traffic Allow time for vehicles to clear the intersection Pedestrians, etc Wheels

Tailgating

TAILGATING n Three Factors Affect How Long It Takes You To Stop! Perception Distance n Reaction Distance n Braking Distance n

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How To Safely Handle A Tailgater Keep A Safe Space In Front, & Sides n Slow Down n Increase Following Distance To 6 Seconds(3+3) n Allow Tailgater To Pass n

Passing n First! Ask yourself. . . n Do I Really Need To Pass?

Passing n 3 types of crashes can occur… n Sideswipe n Run Off The Road n Head On

Is It Safe & Legal? n n n Keep your 3 second following distance! Scan ahead, around and behind! Use your left turn signal! Swing out and accelerate to the posted speed limit! When you see the front tires of the other vehicle on the pavement in your rearview mirror, use your right turn signal and return to the lane! Maintain your speed after passing!

Drive to Stay Alive! n Avoiding Head-on Collisions

Avoid the Head On Collision Drive to the Right. Use the Shoulder n Drive…Don’t Swerve Off The Road n Hit Something Soft, Not Hard n Hit With A Glancing Blow n

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Quick Quiz n Before passing another vehicle, what should we do first? n Decide if it’s safe and legal. n Decide if it’s really necessary.

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Seat Belts n 50% better chance of survival n 4 times more likely to be ejected if not worn n Hold you in your seat-control, human debris

Seatbelts Save Lives n 257 Nevada Fatalities In 2010 n 122 of them were unbelted. n 61 people, would still be with us today if they’d only buckled up.

Reno Gazette-Journal n Around 2: 30 a. m. , a Dodge 4 x 4 vehicle was traveling northbound on Eastlake Blvd. in Washoe Valley, when the 32 -year-old male driver lost control of his vehicle near Freckles Ct. The sheriff's office said the vehicle crossed the roadway and into a field, causing it to roll twice. The driver and 21 -year-old female passenger were ejected from the vehicle and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Reno Gazette-Journal n Two people died early today north of Winnemucca when they were ejected from a pick up and then were ran over by passing vehicles, the Nevada Highway Patrol reported. n The accident happened about 3: 30 a. m. on U. S. 95 about 70 miles north of Winnemucca, the NHP said. n A red pickup truck was involved in a rollover accident and it ejected three people, the NHP said. Two people came to rest on the road and were “ran over by passing motorists after they were ejected, ” the NHP reported in a statement. n “It is unknown at this time if the occupants died as a result of the ejection, or the vehicle(s) running over them, ” the NHP said.

Quick Quiz n In Nevada, child safety seats are mandatory for kids under 6 years of age and under 60 pounds. n n True False

Just Plain Pooped Majority of crashes happen between 12 noon and 8 pm on Fridays! n Fatigue has been determined to be a factor in: n 100, 000 Police Reported Crashes Annually n 1/3 of Commercial Truck Fatalities n

Drowsy? n n n n n Can’t Remember Last Few Miles Driven Can’t Focus/Eyes Close By Themselves Trouble Keeping Your Head Up Can’t Stop Yawning Wandering, Disconnected Thoughts Weaving Jerky Movements Speeding Up/Slowing Down Missing Turns/Exits

Fatigue = Impaired Reduced Reaction Times n Unclear Decision Making n Diminished Energy n Apathy n

Defense! Get Enough Rest n Plan Rest Breaks Every 2 Hours/100 Miles n Plan Long Trips With A Companion n Don’t Keep Inside Of Vehicle Too Warm n Keep Windows Open Slightly n Power Nap n

Distracted Driving n What n is a Driving Distraction? It is an Event, Activity, Object or Person that takes your attention away from the Driving Task! n How are we distracted?

“ The relative risk of being in a traffic accident while using a cell phone is similar to the hazard associated with driving with a blood alcohol level at the legal limit”

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Impaired Driving n Impaired Driving is Defined as. . . n n “driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs” Other drugs include: n n n Illegal drugs Prescription drugs OTC drugs

By The Numbers n 40% n n 3 in 10 n n Americans will be involved in a alcohol related crash during their lifetime 39% n n Fatal crashes involve alcohol Number of Work Related crashes involving alcohol 9 in 10 n Insurance companies that will automatically cancel policies of convicted drivers

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OTC/PRESCIPTION DRUGS n One in 5 fatalities involved drugs other than alcohol n Synergistic effect

Quick Quiz n If you have a Nevada Drivers License, you have agreed to an alcohol test if the officer believes you are under the influence. True n False n

Quick Quiz n The illegal blood/breath alcohol concentration for drivers over 21 in Nevada is… . 10 n. 08 n. 30 n

NO ZONE n Why risk it, avoid the NO ZONE!

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Crossing Railroad Tracks n n n 11 times more likely to be fatal Never drive around lowered gates Expect a train when approaching tracks Never race a train Never stop on the tracks Stalled on Tracks? Train Coming? !

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What does this sign mean?

n Amber Lights? n Red Lights? n Exception?

School Buses n Cars in both directions must stop n Bus drivers can report violations of this law

School Zones n n Traffic Controls in School Zones Speed Limit either 15 or 25 mph Flashing Yellow Lights Designation of Hours Slow Down and Watch for Children!

Emergency Vehicles Pull to right and stop Move to right of lane or shoulder Always slow down and cover the brake Exception?

Nevada Traffic Law Pedestrian Right of Way Rules

Pedestrians 5900 killed n 70000 injured n 50% at or between intersections n Most under 15 years old n Increasing numbers n

Pedestrians Use the what-if? technique n Yield n Do not wave them across the street n Expect the Unexpected n

Motorcycles and Other 2 Wheeled Hazards n n n Be Aware of Motorcycles/Bicycles Harder to See More Scooters Too!

Construction Zones 50, 000 workers killed or injured each year n All were Preventable n Input Overload n Slow Down and Obey Flaggers n Fines Doubled n

Night Rider Night Driving n More Hazardous n ½&½ n Don’t Outdrive Headlights n Feet per Second

Anti Lock Brake Systems n Effective use of the system. . . n Step on the brake pedal hard Stay on brake until stopped/Hazard over Don’t release or pump the brake pedal System relies on hydraulic pressure and sensors Practice n n

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Aggressive Driving and Road Rage n n n Let them get ahead of you -more control Where do you go? Don’t make eye contact Ignore gestures and refuse to return them Do not challenge them by blocking/speeding up Report aggressive drivers to the police

Before You Go Anywhere Familiarize yourself with the vehicle ü Know where the controls are located and how they work ü Make Adjustments before, mirrors, radio, head restraint, etc. ü Vehicle Manual ü Hand Position ü Use vehicles with respect ü

Checklist for State Vehicles n Check. . . n Brake lights Headlights Turn signals Tail lights Parking lights Back up lights Mirrors Wipers Tire tread, inflation and overall condition n n n n

Before You Go n Are you driving with a valid Nevada Driver’s License in your possession?

Before You Go n n n n Are you driving with a valid registration and insurance? Yellow Envelope, Please Self Insurance Information Card - 2 Proof of Insurance Accident Report Form Witness Cards – 2 Certificate of Registration

Be Careful Always lock your vehicle n Never leave the engine running if unattended n Always do a walk around-tires, damage etc. n Check interior before opening the door, nighttime n

Unavailable Feature in State Vehicles n Monkey_Bridge

Accident? Incident? n Accident – Refers to any collision involving a State Vehicle with a pedestrian, other vehicle(s), and /or other fixed or stationary objects, whether or not any physical damage or bodily injury occurs.

Accident? Incident? n Incident – Refers to non-accident personal injury of physical damage: i. e. , vandalism, window or body damage from flying objects, lost or stolen vehicle parts or accessories, vehicle body damage from tire snow or chains, etc.

When Something Goes Wrong n n n n Stop at Once-warn others Notify Police-Give exact location Render Aid if Injuries-911 Wait for police-don’t leave scene Names, Addresses, license plate #”s Insurance info Witnesses-fill out cards “Responsibility”-Give insurance information card to other party

Procedures if you are involved in an accident in a State Vehicle n Notify your Supervisor immediately & Risk Management/ Motor Pool-48 hours-next working day n Send a copy of accident report (RSK-001) to Risk Management (sup’s signature) n Send original to AG’s office

What to do if you are stopped by Law Enforcement n n Stop your vehicle Keep your hands in plain view Wait for the officer Be courteous and don’t argue

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What to do if you are in an accident in your own vehicle n n n Notify your supervisor Between you and your insurance company Citations, Parking Tickets, etc.

Nevada Alcohol/Drug Policy. Zero Tolerance n . 01 BAC n Breath or Urine Tests n Transportation of Employee

State of Nevada Employee Assistance Program (EAP) n Professional Counseling Program n Assisting employees with personal and job-related problems