DEFENSIVE DRIVING SAFETY

1. DEFENSIVE DRIVING SAFETY Presented by: Alfonso Contreras BHHC Vendor Greater Valley Safety Consulting

2. Agenda: • Introduction • Key Statistics • Defensive Driving Techniques • Fuel Efficiency Tips • Question & Answer Session

3. Introduction: • Definitions • Accident - An unplanned, unavoidable event resulting in injury or property damage • Collision - An event that is usually avoidable by one or more drivers. That is, one or more drivers FAILED apply every reasonable effort to avoid it.

4. Key Statistics • 177,000,000 Drivers in the USA • 1 out of 3 persons will be involved in an accident • Average 2,300,000 disabling injuries per year • Approximately 44,000 killed each year ***120 deaths per day ****$1,200,000,000 cost per year

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6. Key Statistics • ALL WERE KILLED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

7. Key Statistics • Between 1992-2001: • 13,337 civilian workers died in roadway crashes • An average of four (4) deaths per day in USA • Leading cause of workplace fatalities, making up 22% of all workplace deaths *****SOURCE: National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)

8. Key StatisticsWork-Related Roadway Crashes 1992-2001 • Types of Vehicles Occupied by Victims: • Semi-trucks 28% • Automobiles 24% • Pickup trucks 12%

9. Key StatisticsWork-Related Roadway Crashes 1992-2001 • Event and Worker Characteristics: • 49% were collisions between vehicles • 53% occurred between 7am and 4pm • 89% of fatally injured workers were male • Risk of fatality increased at age 55 and above

10. Key StatisticsWork-Related Roadway Crashes 1992-2001 • Industries in which Victims were Employed: • Transportation 33% • Services/Sales 14% • Construction 11%

11. Defensive Driving • So, how does one avoid a vehicle accident???? • Recognize Hazards • Understand the Defense • Act correctly and timely

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18. Defensive Driving • To recognize the hazards, • Scan the road in the city • 1 block ahead • or to the next intersection

19. Defensive Driving • To recognize the hazards, • Scan the road in the rural areas and Freeways • long distances • next hill or curve

20. In all cases, maintain traffic about you, checking side and rear view mirrors every 5 seconds. • Be alert • Be aware • Be prepared • No surprises

21. Defensive Driving • Causal Factors for Accidents • Monotony • Tight schedules • Heavy traffic • Bad weather • After 2 - 4 hours of continuous driving, the CNS becomes fatigued, senses become dulled, and the level of perception is lowered.

22. Defensive Driving • Psychological Conditions • Stress • Emotions • Attitude • REMEMBER- L.A. Traffic is the WORST in the nation!!!!!!!!!

23. Defensive Driving • Southern California Profile: • 20 million people • Crowded Freeways & Streets • Longest & Lengthiest Commutes in the USA • ANGRY & FRUSTRATED DRIVERS

24. Defensive Driving • Tips to Reduce Driving Hazards: • Do not guarantee arrival times • Routes must be planned with time considerations • Frequent ongoing vehicle inspections • Keep up regular vehicle maintenance schedules

25. New Cell Phone Law • Effective July 1, 2008 • Prohibits use of hand-held cell phone to ear while driving • First violation from $20-76 • Second violation from $50-190 • Will appear on driving record • Insurance rates may go up with repeat violations • Text messaging prohibited

26. Fuel Efficiency Tips • *Information directly from US Dept of Energy • Eliminate Aggressive Driving • No Speeding-Stay at posted speed limits • No Rapid Acceleration or Braking • Less wear and tear on vehicles • Fuel Economy Benefit: 5-33% • Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.20-$1.35 per gallon

27. Fuel Efficiency Tips • Observe the Speed Limit • Gas mileage usually DECREASES at speeds above 60mph • Every 5mph above 60 mph= an extra $0.30 cost per gallon of gas • Fuel Economy Benefit: 7-23% • Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.29-$0.94 per gallon

28. Fuel Efficiency Tips • Remove Excess Weight • An extra 100 lbs in vehicle reduces MPG by 2% • Remove extra or unnecessary tools & materials • Reduce theft potential • Fuel Economy Benefit: 1-2% per 100 lbs • Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.04-$0.08 per gallon

29. Fuel Efficiency Tips • Keep Engine Properly Tuned • Improve vehicle performance • Fuel Economy Benefit: 4% • Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.16 per gallon

30. Fuel Efficiency Tips • Check & Replace Air Filters Regularly • A clean air filter keeps impurities from damaging the inside of the vehicle engine • Fuel Economy Benefit: Up to 10% • Equivalent Gas Savings: Up to $0.45 per gallon

31. Fuel Efficiency Tips • Keep Tires Properly Inflated • Under-inflated tires lower gas mileage by 0.4% for every one (1) psi drop in pressure • Check pressure regularly to ensure proper tire inflation • Fuel Economy Benefit: Up to 3% • Equivalent Gas Savings: Up to $0.13 per gallon

32. Fuel Efficiency Tips • Use the Recommended Grade of Motor Oil • Using the wrong motor oil can lower gas mileage • Look for motor oil that says “Energy Conserving” on the performance symbol • Fuel Economy Benefit: 1-2% • Equivalent Gas Savings: $0.04-0.08 per gallon

33. Other Fuel Efficiency Tips • Avoid Excess Idling: Large engines waste more gas idling • Use Cruise Control: Helps maintain a constant speed on highways and saves gas • Use Overdrive Gears: Vehicle engine speed goes down, saving gas and reducing engine wear • Plan out routes BEFORE driving

34. Question &Answer Session • Any questions? • Thank you for your interest!!!!!! • DRIVE SAFELY