Driver AwarenessWinter Driving

Safety Tips

Winter Driving Drivers should be able to recognize and effectively deal with hazardous driving conditions

Prepare yourself mentally for winter driving

conditions

Remain calm when driving in inclement weather

Be extra cautious when driving in mountains

Watch carefully for black ice

Winter Driving Tips

Make sure your vehicle is in top condition before each trip

Do a complete and thorough pre trip inspection

Start a little slower drive a little slower Compensate for poor traction by driving slower

Brake and accelerate slowly Avoid sudden starts and stops which can lead to loss of control

Give yourself extra space in front and behind Give yourself room to take evasive action in an emergency Increasing following distance gives more time to react

Winter Driving Tips

Ice on your windshield means ice on the roads

Ice doesn’t have to be packed on the road to be dangerous

Keep your eye on the temperature Water freezes at 32 degrees

Look for spray coming up from other vehicles If spray is coming off the tires it’s likely road is just

wet

Watch for other warning signs Four wheelers spun out in the median is a sign of

icy roads

Slips, Trips, & FallsWeather conditions

wetice

Oil coated scrapslick when walking ontrip hazards

Might want to walk another way to prevent injury!

Driver Awareness

How To Correct A Skid on A Slippery Surface

If you find yourself in a skid, steer in the same direction that the rear is sliding towards. Don’t brake, simply get off the gas if you need to slow to match your speed of travel with the speed of you tires to regain tractionWhen you began getting traction, turn back in the opposite direction to straighten out your vehicle.

Straighten out your steering wheel and regain control of your truck. Remember not to brake or accelerate quickly or you will lose traction again

Yard Safety Tips

Take short steps or shuffle for stability

Concentrate on maintaining your balance Keep your head up and don’t lean forward Shorten your stride and walk slowly Point your feet out slightly to increase stability

Keep your arms at your sides for balance

Yard Safety Tips

Yard Safety Tips

Be safe be seen Assume equipment operators can’t see you

Use three point climb entering/ exiting vehicle

Never jump from vehicle or equipment

Avoid walking on scrap Choose your path carefully to avoid falls

Assume all dark wet areas are slippery Choose another route if possible