Defensive Driving Course July 23 2008
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DEFENSIVEDRIVING COURSE
CBNC SAFETY
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Driver Qualification
General Guidelines in Driving
Defensive Driving Effective Defensive Driving
Alcohol Motorcycle
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The operator of the vehicle is responsible forinforming all passengers of the safety beltand protective equipment requirements ofthe Coral Bay Nickel Corporation. Thatmeans, as an operator of a vehicle, you mustmake sure your passengers BUCKLE UP!
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All drivers must have a valid drivers licenseand shall carry it whenever operating a vehicle.
Individuals must not be assigned as drivers ofcompany vehicles, fire trucks, forklifts andother vehicles until they have undergone and
passed the Defensive Driving Courseconducted by the Safety Section.
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Always wear safety belt.
Hands on the wheel, not on the phone.
Follow traffic/road signs.Observe traffic rules. Dont overload & over speed.
Observe courtesy to others, including pedestrians.
Dont drink alcoholic beverages.
Have at least 8 hours sleep/rest.
Observe 15 minutes rest every 2 to 3 hourscontinuous drive.
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Never drive more than 10 hours in a single day.
Maintain safe distance from leading vehicle.
Use signal lights and horn to caution othervehicles and personnel crossing the road.
During reduced visibility, switch on headlights.
Shift to lower gear when descending.
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Driving from origin to destinationwithout committing five errors:AccidentTraffic ViolationVehicle AbuseSchedule DelayDiscourtesy
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Drive defensively so as to prevent accidents inspite of unsafe conditions (presence of adversedriving conditions) and/or unsafe actions (wrongaction or error of others).
Defensive Driving is anticipating the action ofothers, rather than reacting to them.
Drive defensively to save lives, property,money and time in spite of the conditions aroundyou and the action of others. It is the art of staying
alive.
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Defensive driving concentrates on 2 items;
Maintaining your own driving at a perfectlysafe level, while;
Performing certain basic actions whichmight prevent accidents if other drivers or
pedestrians are less than careful.
Defensive Driving is PREVENTING accidentsbefore they occur. It is a combination of attitude,
awareness and driving skills.
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Factors that Affect Driving
1. ATTITUDE
2. BEHAVIOUR
3. RIGHT MENTAL ATTITUDE
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1. ATTITUDE Shows concern/courtesy for other road users
Recognizes that other road users will make mistakes
No schedule is more important than life
Application of good techniques
Safe driving requires an alert mind at all times.
2. BEHAVIOUR
Always cleans/uses the seatbelts Keeps within speed limits
Signals his intentions
Scans road for potential hazard
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3. RIGHT MENTAL ATTITUDE Maintain safe distance in front and behind his vehicle;
4-second rule
Search the road ahead, around and rear of vehicles Identify potential and immediate hazard
Predict the actions of other road users
Decide what to do to avoid unsafe situation.
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Keys to Effective Defensive Driving
1. CONCENTRATION
2. DRIVING PLANS AND DECISIONS
3. VIEW FROM VEHICLE4. VISION
5. WEATHER CONDITIONS
6. ROAD SURFACE
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1. Concentration adjust speed to the degree of concentration
Stop and rest if needed
2. Driving Plans/Decisions Asses situation and plan accordingly
Decide methodically
Allow for the unexpected/mistakes of others
3. View from vehicle Best view possible
Clean windshields, mirrors adjusted
Wipers/washers works
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4. Vision affected by: SPEED - Adjust focus of eyes:
higher speed - farther vision
FATIGUE cause eye strain REST!!!
5. Weather Conditions Fog, rain, darkness: reduced vision REDUCE SPEED
6. Road Surface Look ahead for changes in road surface
Smooth acceleration/decelaration
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Alcohol and Driving
.01 .04% BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)
AFFECTED Judgment decreased
Slow reaction time
Mental relaxation
Less critical of actions
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Alcohol and Driving
.05 .09% BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)
IMPAIRED Judgment not sound
Thinking/reasoning are not clear
Less ability to do complex activities
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Alcohol and Driving
.10% ~ BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)
INTOXICATED Judgment, reasoning powers severely hampered
Cannot do simple acts properly.
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Motorcycle
A motorcycle driver must have a valid driverslicense for him to operate a motorcycle.
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Motorcycle operators must wear the followingprotective equipment when operating/riding a
motorcycle:
A properly fastened helmet that meets LTO
standards.
Properly worn eye-protective devices, which aredefined as impact- or shatter-resistanteyeglasses, goggles, or a face shield attached to ahelmet.
A motorcycle-mounted windshield is notconsidered to be proper eye protection.
Motorcycle
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A long-sleeved shirt or jacket, long-leggedtrousers, and full-finger leather or equivalentgloves.
Properly worn hard-soled shoes with heels.Riders are encouraged to wear over-the-ankleshoes or boots.
The proper personal protective equipment formotorcycle riders does much more than protectthem during a mishap.
Motorcycle
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It also protects them from exposure to theenvironment. A helmet and eye/face protectionprotect from wind blast, sand, gravel, bugs, andso forth. Clothing protects the riders fromweather, flying objects, and hot parts of themotorcycle.
Since motorcyclists are exposed to theseconditions each time they ride, they should
protect themselves as much as possible bywearing personal protective equipment.
Motorcycle
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Traffic signs guide, warn and regulate the flow oftraffic, including motor vehicles, bicycles,pedestrians, and other travellers.
Commonly used traffic signs are:Regulatory - STOP, YIELD, Speed Limit, No Entry, etc.
Warning - Intersection, Road Narrows, Low Clearance
Marker - Route markers, Alternative Routes, etcGuide - Destination & Distance, Gen. Info.
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