AWARENESS

PROGRAM

Driver Safety

PROJECT - Construction of office building for oil & vital

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HSE Department
 Pre-discussion Pop Quiz
1. The number 1 cause of vehicle accidents is: Distracted Driving

2. The number 1 type of vehicle collision is: Rear-End Collisions

3. Drivers who use hand-held devices are ____ _____ as likely to get into injury-producing
crashes. Four Times

4. More than ____% of drivers admit to blatantly hazardous behavior. 80%

5. You should keep a __-__ second following distance from the vehicle in front. 3-4

6. T/F – If you go into a skid, turn the wheel in the opposite direction of the skid. False

7. T/F – If you’ve had too much to drink, a couple of cups of coffee will sober you up. False
 (Un)Safe Driving
Statistics
• Driving may be the most dangerous thing we do each day
o injured in vehicle every 18 seconds
o 40,000+ die/yr in vehicle accidents, 110 daily
o 35% of work-related fatalities involve motor vehicles (Source:BLS)

• Drivers who use hand-held devices are 4 times as likely to get into injury-
producing crashes. (Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
• Using a cell phone while driving (whether it’s hand-held or hands-free) delays a driver’s
reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08%.
(Source: University of Utah)

• 80% of all crashes and 65% of near crashes involve some type of distraction (Virginia Tech
Study for the NHTSA)

• Brain activity used while driving decreases by 40% when a driver listens to
conversation or music. (Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging at Carnegie Mellon University)
• More than 80% of drivers admit to blatantly hazardous behavior.:
changing clothes, steering with a knee, painting nails, even shaving
 Distractions
What is Distracted Driving?
“any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract
him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing.”

Driving is a skill that requires your focused attention to safely control the vehicle
and respond to events happening around you. Distractions are anything that
takes your attention off the primary task of driving.
 Distractions
There are 3 primary types of distractions:

Visual Distractions: Anything that takes your eyes off the road.

Manual Distractions: Anything that takes your hands off the

steering wheel.

Cognitive Distractions: Anything that takes your mind off driving.

All distractions can be dangerous and life threatening; texting is one

of the most dangerous because it involves all three types of
distractions.
 Distractions can lead to Risky Driving
Behaviors
Other distractive activities include:
• Using a cell phone
• Eating and drinking
• Talking to passengers
• Grooming
• Reading, including map
• Using PDA or navigation system
• Watching a video
• Changing the radio station, CD, Mp3 player or other device
• Children and pets
 Risky Behaviors – do you contribute?

% of % of
Behavior Admitted Behavior Admitted
Drivers Drivers
Carrying an unbelted
Speeding 71 23
passenger
Failing to properly
Eating 59 17
maintain the vehicle
Using a cell phone 37 Reading 14
Running a red or yellow
30 Driving aggressively 13
light
Not wearing a seat belt 28 Driving while drowsy 10
Changing lanes without
Failing to signal 26 7
clear vision
Source: National Traffic Safety Test
 Leading Causes of Collisions

Most frequent causes of accidents

• Distractions! Inattention to detail…#1 cause of accidents in America
• Speeding
• Following too closely
• Unsafe lane changes
• Driving too fast for conditions
• Failure to yield right-of-way
• DUI
Other contributing factors
• Road Conditions – weather related & physical
• Vehicle Maintenance – tire tread/pressure, brakes, head/tail lights
Rear-end Collisions are the leading type of vehicle accident
 Maintain a minimal 3-second following distance to react safely
 Breaking distance is 3-12X longer in poor weather conditions
 Summary of ANR Auto Incident Claims

2009 to 2014 ANR Auto Incidents, by Cause

Vandalism
Ran Stop Signal/Sign $1,000,000+ on 1 claim
Misjudged Clearance
Lost Control
Inattentive
Improper Backing
Hit by Foreign Object/Ran Off Road
Rear-Ended Other Vehicle $350,000+ on 1 claim
Rear-Ended By Other Vehicle
Improper Parking
Hit On Side By Other Vehicle
Backed Into By Other Vehicle
Failed to Yield Right Of Way
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ANR Estimates:
• 380 vehicles assigned for use
• 5 accidents/yr resulting in ins. claim
 Decrease Distractions & Drive Defensively
Being an Undistracted and Defensive Driver is the safest way to drive 

When drivers are undistracted, they are able to stay focused in the roadway and
are aware of behaviors of other drivers on the road. These drivers drive
defensively, pay attention, and expect the unexpected.

Defensive Driving is "driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the
conditions around you and the actions of others." (National Safety Council & ANSI Z15.1
Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations)
 Safe Driving Precautions
Tips to Follow
10 Driver Safety Tips that Avoid Accidents
(Source: How Stuff Works)

 Avoid Distractions  Keep your Vehicle Maintained

 Practice Defensive Driving  Don’t Speed

 Be Aware/Anticipate Others Actions  Wear your Seatbelts

 Don’t Follow Too Closely  Don’t Drive Drowsy

 Be Extra Cautious in Poor Conditions  Don’t Drink and Drive

Safe Driving Precautions
Safety Soup—Acronyms
 Safe Driving Precautions
Pre-Trip Inspection & Walk Around

• Pre-trip Walk Around

o windows, mirrors
o lights, tires, fluids

• Inside the Vehicle

o adjust to driver
o check gauges
o gas ½ tank full
o settings in advance

• Prepare mentally
o distractions minimal
o mentally ready
o stress/emotion/
attitude
o drowsiness/fatigue
 Safe Driving Precautions
The Bigger Picture
Getting the scan the road keep your eyes mirrors every 4-5 3-4 second
Big Picture ahead moving seconds following distance

Driving observe speed traffic signs & follow ‘rules of the

use common
sense, and your
Laws limits signals road’
signal!

keep your mind

Keep Alert minimize on driving &
drive defensively
yield to
& Prepared distractions hands on the
wheel
aggressors

Keep Cool emotions in check allow enough time

don’t provoke, or report others as
& Calm be angered appropriate

Drive for adjust to

road/weather lights & wipers
stopping distance
can be 3-12X
do not overdrive
your lights at
Conditions conditions longer night
 Safe Driving Precautions
Risk Reduction Checklist
While Driving
 Visual search: look 10-15 seconds ahead for objects or conditions that could
become a threat
 Have a plan: identify an alternate path of travel, and the level of traction available
 Never tailgate: always travel with an adequate cushion of space ahead
 Position your vehicle: with space to the sides and front with an escape route
 Obey all traffic controls/laws
 Exercise the right-of-way rules
 Drive defensively: try to predict the possible actions of other highway users
 See and be seen: communicate your presence to others
 Avoid sudden steering and braking movements
 Avoid distractions and be a considerate driver
 Safe Driver Resources:
ANR Driver Safety Webpage

• http://safety.ucanr.edu/Programs/Dr
iver_Safety/

• Vehicle Insurance & Incident

Reporting Packet

• Drive Safely Work Week Materials

• Safe Driver Resources

• Safety Notes

• Videos/Media for loan

• Safe Driver Training – LMS courses,

UCD login required
Safe Driver Resources:
Safety Notes
 Incidents while Driving ANR Fleet
Vehicles

• There is a packet of information in each vehicle concerning

insurance, incident reporting, and emergency services

• If you get in an accident:

• You may provide the insurance certificate to the other driver or law enforcement.
• If the vehicle cannot be safely driven, call the number on the Voyager card for
roadside assistance.
• Complete an Incident Report as soon as possible and submit to (Oristine) Linda
Harris [email protected]
• If you/another employee are injured, report injury to Staff Personnel Unit (SPU).

• Vehicle breakdown:
• Call the number on the Voyager card for roadside assistance.
• Voyager card may be used to pay for urgent repairs.

Note: County vehicles or vehicles rented from a campus have their own specific procedures.
 Reporting Auto Accidents
In an ANR owned- or leased vehicle:
• There should be a packet of information in each vehicle concerning
insurance, incident reporting, and emergency services
(http://safety.ucanr.edu/Programs/Driver_Safety/)
• You may provide the insurance certificate to the other driver or law enforcement
• If the vehicle cannot be safely driven, call the number on the Voyager fuel card for
roadside assistance.
In a County-owned vehicle:
• Follow the County’s incident reporting procedures.
In a personal vehicle being driven for work:
• Report to your insurance company. The ANR employee-driver’s insurance will be
primary, UC insurance is secondary.
In all cases, complete an Incident Report (or county or personal insurance report) as soon
as possible and submit to Linda Harris in ANR Risk Services ([email protected])
If you/another employee are injured, report injury to Staff Personnel Unit (SPU).