State of Nevada Defensive Driving CourseDriving to protect our most valuable resource: people.

State of Nevada

Welcome to the State of Nevada’s Defensive Driving Course!

This is not a “How to Drive” course!

It’s a “Way to Drive” course – “One Thing”

Not an “expert” in traffic law

TRAFFIC CRASHES

Leading cause of work related fatalities!

Leading cause of death for drivers 15 – 24!

Leading cause of death from birth to age 34!

Risk Management Stats for 2013 Total Crashes: 223 Preventable Crashes: 122 Percentage Employee Fault: 55% Repairs: $294,597.47 Total deductible paid by State Agencies: $48, 300

Drive for Five List the 5 most important people in your life! ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Defensive Driving Means… Making the best driving decisions. Understanding the consequences

of your driving choices. Reducing Stress when driving. Driving to your destination incident

free. Seeing hazards develop before

they become an emergency.

Using… Courtesy Common Sense Cooperation

Concentrate Always stay focused on the driving task. What should I do to avoid a crash. Other drivers may act quickly, but may act

incorrectly.

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Defensive Driving Techniques Scan ahead, around, and behind your

vehicle. Check the mirrors every 3 to 5 seconds. Use the “what if” technique to give yourself

an emergency “out”.

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4 Killer Driving Habits4 Killer Driving Habits SpeedingSpeeding

Failure to YieldFailure to Yield

Tailgating Tailgating

Crossing Over the Center LineCrossing Over the Center Line

SpeedingSpeeding

Why Do We Speed???Why Do We Speed???

Late!Late!

Flow of Traffic!Flow of Traffic!

Emergency! (bathroom)Emergency! (bathroom)

Like it!Like it!

Why Do We Speed?Why Do We Speed? Nearly 1/3 Of Traffic Related Fatalities Can Be

Directly Attributed To The Speed Involved!

# 1 Unsafe Driving Behavior!

Costs In Fines And Crashes = Over 41 Billion Per Year!

Speeding!Speeding! Determining A Safe Driving Determining A Safe Driving SpeedSpeed

Know The Know The SpeedSpeed Limit Limit

Assess The Driving ConditionsAssess The Driving Conditions

Avoiding the Speed Trap!Avoiding the Speed Trap! Use Time Management

Monitor Speed Regularly (Scanning Pattern, Cruise Control)

Lower Speed at School, Work Zones

Slow Down to Let Tailgaters Pass (don’t be pressured to go faster)

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Yield

Right-Of-Way

Failure to yield the right of way is the major cause of crashes in Nevada

Intersections Bad Places - 40% - 4 seconds

Survey Says!

30% ran red light

26% rolled stop sign

Take Your Time At The Lights Wait two seconds Look Left Look Right Look Ahead Look Left Again Keep your foot on the Brake Safe and Clear Accelerate slowly and smoothly

Cover The Brake Approaching Intersection...

Foot off Accelerator...Coast

Hover Foot Over the Brake

Intersections Blocked Vision Hazard

What do you do?

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Turns Correct Lane Scan Use Signal (100 – 300) Slow Down Yield Right Of Way

Turning Right Correct Lane Well In

Advance Signal Right Side

clearance? Right To Right Pedestrians

Turning Left Most Dangerous Be In Correct Lane

Well In Advance Yield To On-coming

Traffic Allow time for

vehicles to clear the intersection

Pedestrians, etc Wheels

Tailgating

TAILGATING Three Factors Affect How Long It Takes

You To Stop!

Perception Distance Reaction Distance Braking Distance

One, One Thousand…

How To Safely Handle A Tailgater Keep A Safe Space In Front, & Sides Slow Down Increase Following Distance To 6

Seconds(3+3) Allow Tailgater To Pass

Passing First! Ask yourself.....

Do I Really Need To Pass?

Passing 3 types of crashes can occur…

Sideswipe

Run Off The Road

Head On

Is It Safe & Legal? Keep your 3 second following distance! Scan ahead, around and behind! Use your left turn signal! Swing out and accelerate to the posted speed limit! When you see the front tires of the other vehicle on the

pavement in your rearview mirror, use your right turn signal and return to the lane!

Maintain your speed after passing!

Drive to Stay Alive! Avoiding Head-on Collisions

Avoid the Head On Collision

Drive to the Right. Use the Shoulder Drive…Don’t Swerve Off The Road Hit Something Soft, Not Hard Hit With A Glancing Blow

65 mph Head-On Collision

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Quick Quiz Before passing another vehicle, what

should we do first?

Decide if it’s safe and legal.

Decide if it’s really necessary.

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Seat Belts 50% better chance of survival

4 times more likely to be ejected if not worn

Hold you in your seat-control, human debris

Seatbelts Save Lives 257 Nevada Fatalities In 2010

122 of them were unbelted.

61 people, would still be with us today if

they’d only buckled up.

Reno Gazette-Journal Around 2:30 a.m., a Dodge 4x4 vehicle was

traveling northbound on Eastlake Blvd. in Washoe Valley, when the 32-year-old male driver lost control of his vehicle near Freckles Ct. The sheriff's office said the vehicle crossed the roadway and into a field, causing it to roll twice. The driver and 21-year-old female passenger were ejected from the vehicle and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Reno Gazette-Journal Two people died early today north of Winnemucca when they

were ejected from a pick up and then were ran over by passing vehicles, the Nevada Highway Patrol reported.

The accident happened about 3:30 a.m. on U.S. 95 about 70 miles north of Winnemucca, the NHP said.

A red pickup truck was involved in a rollover accident and it ejected three people, the NHP said. Two people came to rest on the road and were “ran over by passing motorists after they were ejected,” the NHP reported in a statement.

“It is unknown at this time if the occupants died as a result of the ejection, or the vehicle(s) running over them,” the NHP said.

Quick Quiz In Nevada, child safety seats are

mandatory for kids under 6 years of age and under 60 pounds.

True False

Quick Quiz In Nevada, anytime an officer observes you

driving and not wearing your safety belt, they can pull you over.

True False

Just Plain Pooped Majority of crashes happen between 12

noon and 8pm on Fridays! Fatigue has been determined to be a factor

in: 100,000 Police Reported Crashes Annually 1/3 of Commercial Truck Fatalities

Drowsy? Can’t Remember Last Few Miles Driven Can’t Focus/Eyes Close By Themselves Trouble Keeping Your Head Up Can’t Stop Yawning Wandering, Disconnected Thoughts Weaving Jerky Movements Speeding Up/Slowing Down Missing Turns/Exits

Fatigue = Impaired Reduced Reaction Times Unclear Decision Making Diminished Energy Apathy

Defense! Get Enough Rest Plan Rest Breaks Every 2 Hours/100 Miles Plan Long Trips With A Companion Don’t Keep Inside Of Vehicle Too Warm Keep Windows Open Slightly Power Nap

Distracted Driving What is a Driving Distraction? It is an Event, Activity, Object or Person

that takes your attention away from the Driving Task!

How are we distracted?

“ The relative risk of being in a traffic accident while using a cell phone is similar to the hazard associated with driving with a blood alcohol level at the legal limit”

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Impaired Driving Impaired Driving is Defined as...

“driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs”

Other drugs include: Illegal drugs Prescription drugs OTC drugs

By The Numbers 40%

Fatal crashes involve alcohol 3 in 10

Americans will be involved in a alcohol related crash during their lifetime

39% Number of Work Related crashes involving alcohol

9 in 10 Insurance companies that will automatically cancel

policies of convicted drivers

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OTC/PRESCIPTION DRUGS One in 5 fatalities involved drugs other than

alcohol

Synergistic effect

Quick Quiz If you have a Nevada Drivers License, you

have agreed to an alcohol test if the officer believes you are under the influence.

True False

Quick Quiz The illegal blood/breath alcohol

concentration for drivers over 21 in Nevada is…

.10 .08 .30

NO ZONE

Why risk it, avoid the NO ZONE!

Stopping Distance

Crossing Railroad Tracks 11 times more likely to be fatal Never drive around lowered

gates Expect a train when

approaching tracks Never race a train Never stop on the tracks Stalled on Tracks? Train

Coming?!

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What does this sign mean?

Amber Lights?

Red Lights?

Exception?

School Buses

Cars in both directions must stop

Bus drivers can report violations of this law

School Zones Traffic Controls in

School Zones Speed Limit either 15

or 25 mph Flashing Yellow Lights Designation of Hours

Slow Down and Watch for Children!

Emergency Vehicles

Pull to right and stop

Move to right of lane or shoulder

Always slow down and cover the brake

Exception?

Nevada Traffic LawPedestrian Right of

Way Rules

Pedestrians 5900 killed 70000 injured 50% at or between intersections Most under 15 years old Increasing numbers

Pedestrians Use the what-if? technique Yield Do not wave them across the street Expect the Unexpected

Motorcycles and Other 2 Wheeled Hazards

Be Aware of Motorcycles/Bicycles

Harder to See More Scooters Too!

Construction Zones 50,000 workers killed or injured each year All were Preventable Input Overload Slow Down and Obey Flaggers Fines Doubled

Night RiderNight Driving More Hazardous ½ & ½ Don’t Outdrive

Headlights Feet per Second

Anti Lock Brake Systems Effective use of the system...

Step on the brake pedal hard Stay on brake until stopped/Hazard over Don’t release or pump the brake pedal System relies on hydraulic pressure and sensors Practice

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Aggressive Driving and Road Rage Let them get ahead of

you-more control Where do you go? Don’t make eye contact Ignore gestures and

refuse to return them Do not challenge them by

blocking/speeding up Report aggressive drivers

to the police

Before You Go Anywhere Familiarize yourself with the vehicle Know where the controls are located

and how they work Make Adjustments before, mirrors,

radio, head restraint, etc. Vehicle Manual Hand Position Use vehicles with respect

Checklist for State Vehicles Check... Brake lights Headlights Turn signals Tail lights Parking lights Back up lights Mirrors Wipers Tire tread, inflation and overall condition

Before You Go

Are you driving with a valid Nevada Driver’s License in your possession?

Before You Go Are you driving with a

valid registration and insurance?

Yellow Envelope, Please Self Insurance Information Card - 2 Proof of Insurance Accident Report Form Witness Cards – 2 Certificate of Registration

Be Careful Always lock your vehicle Never leave the engine running if

unattended Always do a walk around-tires, damage etc. Check interior before opening the door,

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Accident? Incident?

Accident – Refers to any collision involving a State Vehicle with a pedestrian, other vehicle(s), and /or other fixed or stationary objects, whether or not any physical damage or bodily injury occurs.

Incident – Refers to non-accident personal injury of physical damage: i.e., vandalism, window or body damage from flying objects, lost or stolen vehicle parts or accessories, vehicle body damage from tire snow or chains, etc.

Accident? Incident?

When Something Goes Wrong

Stop at Once-warn others Notify Police-Give exact location Render Aid if Injuries-911 Wait for police-don’t leave scene Names, Addresses, license plate

#”s Insurance info Witnesses-fill out cards “Responsibility”-Give insurance

information card to other party

Procedures if you are involved in an accident in a State Vehicle

Notify your Supervisor immediately & Risk Management/ Motor Pool-48 hours-next working day

Send a copy of accident report (RSK-001) to Risk Management (sup’s signature)

Send original to AG’s office

What to do if you are stopped by Law Enforcement

Stop your vehicle Keep your hands in

plain view Wait for the officer Be courteous and don’t

argue

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What to do if you are in an accident in your own vehicle Notify your

supervisor Between you and

your insurance company

Citations, Parking Tickets, etc.

Nevada Alcohol/Drug Policy-Zero Tolerance

.01 BAC

Breath or Urine Tests

Transportation of Employee

State of NevadaEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Counseling Program

Assisting employees with personal and job-related problems