2. OBJECTIVES
1. To instill the importance of driving
safely.
2. To share driving basics.
3. To influence others to drive defensively.
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3. WHAT IS DEFENSIVE DRIVING?
• Defensive Driving utilizes safe driving
strategies to enable motorists to address
identified hazards in a timely manner.
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4. THE ROAD TO WORK
The road is a challenging place.
Different people
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5. THE ROAD TO WORK
The road is a challenging place.
Different vehicles
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6. THE ROAD TO WORK
The road is a challenging place.
Different road conditions
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7. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PAY
ATTENTION?
• In 2004, WHO identified that road accidents
will be the 3rd leading cause of death by 2020.
• Consequences of accidents:
– Loss of economic opportunity (Ave. loss/day is
P3.6K)
– Loss of productivity
– Damage to property
– Pain, grief, and suffering
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8. How to survive the road to work and back home.
DRIVING BASICS
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9. KNOW HOW TO DRIVE
• Be trained
• Continue to learn and
improve
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10. KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
• CAPABILITY
– Handling (Is it stable?)
– Power and speed (How fast can it accelerate?)
– Braking (Does it have ABS?)
• CAPACITY
– DO NOT OVERLOAD
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11. MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE
(Check Regularly)
BLOW BAG BLOW FATCH
–Battery –Battery,
–Lights Lights, Oil,
Water
–Oil
–Fluids/Fuel
–Water –Accessories
–Brakes –Tools
–Air –Cleanliness
–Gas –Horn
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12. STAY ALERT
• DON’T DRIVE when tired, sleepy, or
intoxicated.
• STAY VISIBLE
– Use lights & mirrors properly.
• IDENTIFY road hazards
– Scan and plan
• MAINTAIN proper distance
– Know and practice the 3 seconds rule.
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13. BUCKLE UP…BUCKLE UP…
BUCKLE UP
• Wear safety belts all the
time
–Driver and Passengers
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14. DON’T BE PART OF THE STATISTICS…
DRIVE SAFELY.
DRIVE DEFENSIVELY.
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16. References & Sources
• What is defensive driving?
http://www.safemotorist.com/articles/Defensive_Driving.aspx
• Why is it important to pay attention? http://www.easts.info/on-
line/journal_06/3183.pdf
• Eliminating blind spots http://www.slideshare.net/muneer/defensive-
driving
• Pedestrian’s right of way
http://lawyerjimfreeman.com/blog/2009/02/20/pedestrians-have-right-
way-crosswalks
• All images are from online sources.
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17. The 3 Seconds Rule
Tree!!!
Thousand
one…Thousand
two…
…thousand
three!!!
3-sec gap
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Notes de l'éditeur
*People commute to work on motorcycles, cars, and public transportation
1stis heart disease and 2nd is a form of depressionRef: http://www.easts.info/on-line/journal_06/3183.pdfLoss of economic opportunity (measurable)*especially for public transport drivers and those who moonlight as service drivers after workLoss of productivity (measurable) *victim/s can’t go to work on the day of the accident itself or could even extend: get treatment if he/she is the victim, get settlement if third party is affected, get car fixed, transition from driving to public commute. *impacts team headcount and distribution of workload and so on.Damage to property (measurable)*vehicle & collateral damages like houses, etcPain, grief, and suffering (not measurable and therefore depends on the person experiencing it)
*Get proper training…or at least be observant - Learn from reputable driving schools (e.g., A1)*Drivingis dynamic and it could greatly vary. Learn from the certified trainers and/or from other drivers (what you miss from dozing off during class could be learned from other good drivers – surprisingly, including jeepney drivers)
*Handling. Is it stable? Can it make a quick turn?*Speed and acceleration is essential in overtaking*Test ABS if you can. Ask your dealer during test drives.
BLOW BAG (battery, lights, oil, water (radiator), brakes, air (tires), gas)There is also BLOW FATCH (fuel/fluids (steering and braking, etc), accessories (air conditioner, electronics like audio, rear parking assists, etc), tools (early warning devices), cleanliness, horn – in New Delhi one only needs either horn (to honk at cars) and lights
DON’T DRIVE when tired, sleepy, or intoxicated. Get enough rest, don’t drink and drive (or know your limits – different person different tolerance to alcohol. Acceptable Body Alcohol Content in most US states is .08MAINTAIN proper distancePractice the 3 seconds ruleIDENTIFY road hazardsScan and plan have an exit plan in cases when: vehicle in front stops someone form an oncoming lane decides to counterflow a wayward pedestrian crossesBE VISIBLE - signal before: making a turn, passing/overtaking - know when to turn on lights- If you can’t see his face, he can’t see you
*Did you know that unbuckled passengers can cause death not only to himself but to others as well – they become flying objects (get speed)
Pick a static object in front of the vehicle that your are following.When vehicle’s rear reached the selected object, start counting: “Thousand one…thousand two…”Your vehicle should have just reached the static object by “thousand three.” You are close if you have passed it before 3 seconds and you should slow down accordingly.(Note: Faster speed=bigger gap.)