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Driving Safety 11-1-2012 1

DRIVE SAFELYDRIVE SAFELY

know and followknow and followthe Road Safety Rulesthe Road Safety Rules


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OBJECTIVES

To protect the drivers & workforce fromhazards that are associated with driving.

Improve the awareness about the causesof accident and better prepared to avoidthem.


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Aim of this SessionAim of this Session

THE OVERALL AIM OF THISTHE OVERALL AIM OF THIS

SESSION IS TO MINIMISESESSION IS TO MINIMISE

DEATH, INJURY AND DAMAGEDEATH, INJURY AND DAMAGE

RESULTING FROM ROADRESULTING FROM ROAD

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTSTRAFFIC ACCIDENTS..


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Causes of Death


Above Figure shows, traffic crashes as a cause of all deaths spike in 15-24 age

group, and then quickly drop off among older population groups. Worldwide, in

2010, traffic crashes were the second greatest single cause of death for persons

aged 15-29, and the greatest for men in the same age group.


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STATISTICSSTATISTICS SinceSince thethe firstfirst motormotor vehiclevehicle drovedrove outout ontoonto thethe

road,road, overover 4040,,000000,,000000 peoplepeople havehave dieddied worldworld widewide

inin roadroad traffictraffic accidentsaccidents..

WorldWorld widewide eacheach yearyear nearlynearly oneone millionmillion peoplepeople areare

killed,killed, andand betweenbetween 1515 2020 millionmillion areare injuredinjured inin

roadroad accidentsaccidents 637637 dieddied andand 66,,636636 personspersons injuredinjured lastlast yearyear inin

Oman,Oman, oneone ofof thethe mainmain causecause waswas speedingspeeding..

Main Causes of Accidents:

Speeding, negligence, drinking, overtaking, weather,sudden stop, Not leaving safe distance, bad behavior,

vehicle condition, road condition, use of GSM.


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Good Reasons for Safe Driving.

You will not hurt yourself.

You will not hurt others.

You will see your family again.

You will arrive in time. You will not cause suffering.

You will reduce your stress levels.

You will not got to jail.

You will save asset damage. You will maintain reputation.


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COMMON DRIVING ERRORS.

Improper speed

Passing improperly

Failure to give way

Disregarding traffic signals Ignoring stop signs

Turning improperly

Following too closely

Using GSM whilst driving Not using indicators


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Main Driving Hazards

Speed Dust

Crossing Animal

Other Road User

Mechanical Failure Road Condition

Excess Load

Improper Load

Weather Conditions

Fatigue


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DRIVERS EXCUSES

Suddenly the vehicle in front stopped.

Everyone else was speeding.

I Slammed the brakes on but Icouldnt stop in time.

I didnt see the traffic sign. The traffic light turned yellow when I

was going through the junction.

Suddenly a car pulled out fromnowhere.

The road was slippery.

Suddenly the cow/donkey/camelappeared in front of me.


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DRIVING CONDITION IN OMAN Light:

Too much light, Too little light,impaired visibility, high beams fromoncoming vehicles, high beams from

vehicles behind. Road:

Narrow roads, road construction,potholes, graded roads, hilly roads,winding roads, wadi crossing.

Animals:

Goats, donkeys, camels, cows.


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DRIVING

CONDITION IN OMAN

Solution:

Stay Alert

Good Observation

Anticipation

Slow down where animals are expected

Be prepared to stop or take action


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Interior Driving Night Driving

Speed Limit

Dust code Park off the road, ensure no

obstruction to others.

Night time keep the hazard lights on.

Do not leave the vehicle.

Stop any passing vehicle to pass themessage.

Do not panic stay calm.


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Apply 4 R s:

1 READ The road and traffic as far ahead

as possible.

2 Drive at the RIGHT side of your lane.

3 REDUCE your speed when you seeoncoming cars that could pullonto your side of the road.

4 RIDE-OFF The road onto the shoulder orinto the desert if needed. YouMUST avoid a head-on collision.


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Why do Rollovers happenWhy do Rollovers happen?:?:

DriverDriver speedingspeedingDriver not concentratingDriver not concentrating

Driver tiredDriver tired

Driver poor vision: night or dustDriver poor vision: night or dustDriver wrong reaction: SDriver wrong reaction: S--patternpattern

and brakingand braking

Tyre blowTyre blow--out (not often)out (not often)


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How can you prevent Rollovers? Speed?Speed? Slow down!Slow down!

Concentration?Concentration? Concentrate!Concentrate!

Tired?Tired? STOP, rest, have a nap!STOP, rest, have a nap!

NightNight?? Do NOTDo NOT drive at nightdrive at night!!

Dust?Dust? Do NOT go into a dustDo NOT go into a dust--cloud!cloud!

Wrong reaction?Wrong reaction? Train yourself mentally:Train yourself mentally:NOT to brake!NOT to brake!NOT to overNOT to over--steer!steer!

Tyre blowouts?Tyre blowouts? CheckCheck pressurepressure regularly!regularly!Check conditionCheck condition regularly!regularly!

Replace poorReplace poor tires!tires!


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DUST CODEWhen you are behind avehicle that makes a dustcloud:

Never drive into the dust

cloud: stay back!! Stay at least 4 second

behind the dust cloud.

Never overtake in a dust

cloud.


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These can bring Accident

Driving long distances without breaks.

Driving night, early afternoon or whenbody wants sleep.

Driving alone, driving on long, boring road

Travelling frequently, working shifts.

Taking medicine, alcohol, drugs.

Drivers with bad sleep habits. Poor diet, dehydration, sickness.


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Get Rest when you feel these

Drift from your lane.

Can not concentrate.

Keep yawning. Can not remember the last few miles.

Can not control your eyes.

Miss traffic signs or tailgate accidentally.

Have trouble keeping your head up. You mumble or mix up your words.

During the use ofGSM


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PREVENT FATIGUE

Plan your journey in advance

Arrange pre-departure meeting

with your team.

Arrive before dark. Have at lease 8 hours sleep.

Have your radio/cassettes on.

Have break during the journey.

If possible use 2 drivers for longjourney.

STOP and REST if you feel tired.


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Human Behaviour Over 90% of road accidents are due

to poor driver behaviour.

Three things influences humanbehviour they are:

1. Individual Factors: Attitudes,motivation, knowledge.

2. Organizational Factors: Competencecontrol, communication, co-operation.

3. Job Factors: Procedures, the workenvironment, decision making.


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Negative Attitude Not planning for a journey.

Not thinking of their fitness for ajourney.

Not following road safety rules.

Not thinking others on the road. Not giving way to anyone.

Not thinking about the consequences.

They think accidents wont happen tothem. Not using Seat belt

They think rules dont apply to them.

They want to finish the job quickly.


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The driver must:The driver must: Check that all wear their seatbeltCheck that all wear their seatbelt

Have validHave valid Driving LicenseDriving License

NO alcohol, drugs or medicineNO alcohol, drugs or medicine

NEVER use a GSM (NOT even handsNEVER use a GSM (NOT even hands--off GSM)off GSM)

Be rested: max driving hoursBe rested: max driving hours

LV: 2hrs/15min rest Max in 12 hr shift: 10 hrs drivingLV: 2hrs/15min rest Max in 12 hr shift: 10 hrs driving

HGV: 4hrs/1hr rest Max in 12 hr shift: 10 hrs drivingHGV: 4hrs/1hr rest Max in 12 hr shift: 10 hrs driving

Be certified medically fit.Be certified medically fit.

The Rules for the DriverThe Rules for the Driver


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The Rules for the DriverThe Rules for the Driver

Driver: NEVER use a GSMDriver: NEVER use a GSM

NOT even handsNOT even hands--off GSMoff GSM


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Follow traffic rulesFollow traffic rules

All to wear seatbeltsAll to wear seatbelts

SPEED: Comply with max Speed limits as indicated.SPEED: Comply with max Speed limits as indicated.

Safe Journey Management (SJM) for trips.Safe Journey Management (SJM) for trips.

Comply with Night Driving RulesComply with Night Driving Rules

Follow the dust codeFollow the dust code

No loose passengers in cargo areaNo loose passengers in cargo area

No cargo in passenger areaNo cargo in passenger area

The Rules for DrivingThe Rules for Driving


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DO wear your seatbeltDO wear your seatbelt DO NOT distract the driverDO NOT distract the driver

DO STOP the driver if he takes risk or violates rulesDO STOP the driver if he takes risk or violates rules

DO help the driver: point out a hazardDO help the driver: point out a hazard 4 eyes are

better than 2.

The Rules for PassengerThe Rules for Passenger


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PREVENTIVE MEASURESPREVENTIVE MEASURES

Complete a 360 degree walk around vehicle

check up before starting journey and ensureweather condition.

Toolbox talks/Training, service and Maintenance

Fasten load properly, aware other road users.

Keep checking the speedometer.

Do not cross flowing wadi.

Do pull off the road when you see convey and

wait until it has passed. Take a short break. To be trained on desert driving.

Remove key from ignition when leaving thevehicle.


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PREVENTIVE MEASURESPREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personal should not be resting under vehicle.

Check vehicles for proper operation and notdrive if there is reason to believe the vehicle isnot safe.

Ask yourself Do I really need to over take?

Assessment of drivers quarterly or half yearly.

The possession, transportation or sale of illegaldrugs, or unauthorized alcoholic beverages or

firearms is prohibited. Drive defensively, safely, courteously and

responsibly.


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Drivers Responsibilities

Ensure your own safety and that of others. Comply with Government, Company and

client Road Safety rules & regulations.

Know the hazards and use preventive/controlmeasures.

Use correct PPE, tools and Equipment.

Conduct vehicle check before starting.

Report Journey/Transport Manager. Keep the vehicle always clean.

Attend Meeting.


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Drivers Commitment

As a driver, I shall always - Obey the traffic rules and regulations.

Drive within the speed-limit.

Ensure myself and my passengers wear seatbelts.

Drive with due consideration for other roadusers.

Drive safely and defensively to avoid accidentsdue to mistakes of other road users


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Drive Safely Every Day All the Way


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