copyright © 2009 the hartford, all rights reserved winter driving fleet conference
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Copyright © 2009 The Hartford, All Rights Reserved
Winter Driving
Fleet Conference
Pre-Trip Inspection
• Windows
• Heater/defroster
• Wipers/washers
• Mirrors
• Headlights
• Fuel levels
• Tires/chains
• Sand/shovel
Decrease Speed
• Reduced traction
• Posted speed may be too fast
• Don’t go with the flow
• Allow extra time for trips
• Watch for squeeze plays
• Snow banks create blind areas
• Do not use Cruise Control
Increase Following Distance
• Space cushion rule
– 3 seconds +
• Smooth operation
– Accelerate gradually
– Avoid sudden braking
• ABS - Antilock Brake Systems
Electronic Stability Control
• Reduce Single Vehicle Crashes by more than 40% • Reduces the risk of fatal single-vehicle rollovers by
over 75%
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Communicate
Seeing and Being Seen:
• Headlights
• Running lights
• Directional signals
• 4 way flashers
Preventing a Jackknife
• Brake before a turn, not in it
• Apply power smoothly to drive axle
• Smooth gear shifts
• Smooth clutch engagements
• Decelerate slowly
• Avoid sudden braking
Summary
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Decrease Speed – SLOW DOWN
• Increase Following Distance
• Communicate
• Prevent a Jackknife