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Safe Emergency Vehicle Driving and Operations

This Either. Don’t let this be you. Safe Emergency Vehicle Driving and Operations. Course Objectives. Identify common hazards associated with long distance ambulance transports. Discuss methods to mitigate these hazards. Videos To Think About.

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Safe Emergency Vehicle Driving and Operations

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  1. This Either. Don’t let this be you. Safe Emergency VehicleDriving and Operations

  2. Course Objectives • Identify common hazards associated with long distance ambulance transports. • Discuss methods to mitigate these hazards.

  3. Videos To Think About • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTyPnwBAAvg • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1yM2TpXv1Q&feature=related

  4. Group Exercise and Discussion • Objectives • 3 Habits, Actions, or Conditions that create unsafe driving conditions • Ways to combat these unsafe conditions

  5. Drowsiness • Collisions from drowsy driving result in about 1500 deaths and 71000 injuries each year. • Drowsy drivers tend to be more aggressive than non-drowsy drivers. • Drowsiness leads to higher stress levels

  6. Combating Drowsy Driving • Pull over and switch drivers (when practical) or nap if necessary. • Adjust car settings (AC, Radio, Seat etc…). • Wear sunglasses during the day. • Eat high protein snacks, drink water or juice. • Talk with passengers.

  7. Distracted Driving • In 2009, 5,474 people were killed and 448,000 were injured due to distracted driving. • 16% of all fatalities and 20% of all injuries were attributed to distracted driving.

  8. Distractions • Cell Phones • Texting • Eating and Drinking • Talking to Passengers • GPS / Maps • Radio

  9. Combating Distracted Driving • Avoid Cell Phone use when not absolutely necessary. • Texting is prohibited while driving. • Choose foods that are “easier” to eat. Choose a “sit down” restaurant when practical. Swap drivers to allow everyone to eat as a passenger. • Keep eyes on the road even when talking to passengers. • Set GPS before you leave or pull over. Use audio commands rather than visual guides. • Change radio station as little as possible, or allow passenger to make adjustments.

  10. Hazardous Conditions • Inclement weather • Sun glare • Heavy traffic • Other drivers • Animals

  11. Combating Hazardous Conditions • Pull over and wait for hazardous conditions to lessen or pass. • Leave extra space between you and other vehicles.

  12. Final Thoughts

  13. Sources / Extra Reading • http://www.distraction.gov/download/research-pdf/Distracted-Driving-and-Driver-Roadway-Environmental-Factors.pdf • http://www.distraction.gov/download/research-pdf/Distracted-Driving-2009.pdf • http://www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/research.html • www.e.statefarm.com

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