Motor vehicle safety program

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Motor Vehicle Safety ProgramMotor Vehicle Safety Program
Passenger Van SafetyPassenger Van Safety

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IntroductionIntroduction
Passenger Vans & Safety ConcernsPassenger Vans & Safety Concerns
Motor Vehicle Safety Policy in the CCCMotor Vehicle Safety Policy in the CCC
Safety ManualSafety Manual
Classroom Seminar TrainingClassroom Seminar Training
Practical Hands On Training (whenPractical Hands On Training (when
available)available)
Vehicle Checkout ProceduresVehicle Checkout Procedures
Driver application processDriver application process

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Cause for ConcernCause for Concern
Accidents, accidents, accidents!Accidents, accidents, accidents!
Backing accident, our #1 issue.Backing accident, our #1 issue.
Potential for personal injuries and propertyPotential for personal injuries and property
damage.damage.
Loss of vehicle use.Loss of vehicle use.

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AgendaAgenda
NHTSA ReportNHTSA Report
Accident FactsAccident Facts
Passenger Van FactsPassenger Van Facts
Driving TipsDriving Tips
New Driver Application processNew Driver Application process

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VocabularyVocabulary
NHTSA – National HighwayNHTSA – National Highway
Transportation Safety Administration.Transportation Safety Administration.
NSC – National Safety CouncilNSC – National Safety Council
CDL – Commercial Driver’s LicenseCDL – Commercial Driver’s License

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NHTSA ReportNHTSA Report
15-passenger vans have a increased rollover15-passenger vans have a increased rollover
risk under certain conditions.risk under certain conditions.
15-passenger vans if used may not have more15-passenger vans if used may not have more
than 12 passengers including the driver (seethan 12 passengers including the driver (see
CCC Motor Vehicle Safety Manual).CCC Motor Vehicle Safety Manual).
The risk of rollover increases dramatically as theThe risk of rollover increases dramatically as the
number of occupants increases from fewer thannumber of occupants increases from fewer than
five occupants to over ten passengers.five occupants to over ten passengers.
15-passenger vans (with more occupants) had a15-passenger vans (with more occupants) had a
rollover rate in single vehicle crashes that isrollover rate in single vehicle crashes that is
nearly 3 x the rate of those that were lightlynearly 3 x the rate of those that were lightly
loaded.loaded.

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NHTSA ReportNHTSA Report
In a 12 year period, there were over 1,570 fatal crashesIn a 12 year period, there were over 1,570 fatal crashes
involving 15-passenger vans.involving 15-passenger vans.
These crashes accounted for over 1,100 passengerThese crashes accounted for over 1,100 passenger
deaths.deaths.
The rollover rate dramatically increases as the number ofThe rollover rate dramatically increases as the number of
passengers increase.passengers increase.
Fifteen-passenger vans with ten or more occupants hadFifteen-passenger vans with ten or more occupants had
a rollover rate in single vehicle crashesa rollover rate in single vehicle crashes nearly threenearly three
times the rate as when they were lightly loaded.times the rate as when they were lightly loaded.
The odds of a 15 passenger van rolling over when it isThe odds of a 15 passenger van rolling over when it is
filled to capacity isfilled to capacity is five times the odds of rollover whenfive times the odds of rollover when
the driver is only one in the van.the driver is only one in the van.

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NHTSA Report (continued)NHTSA Report (continued)
Loading passenger vans causes:Loading passenger vans causes:
1.1. Center of gravity to shift rearward and upward increasing theCenter of gravity to shift rearward and upward increasing the
likelihood of rollover.likelihood of rollover.
2.2. Shift in the center of gravity will also increase the potential forShift in the center of gravity will also increase the potential for
loss of control in panic maneuvers.loss of control in panic maneuvers.
It is important that the van be operated byIt is important that the van be operated by
experienced drivers:experienced drivers:
1.1. They should understand and be familiar with the handlingThey should understand and be familiar with the handling
characteristics of their vans, especially when fully loaded.characteristics of their vans, especially when fully loaded.
2.2. Any load placed on the roof will be above the center of gravityAny load placed on the roof will be above the center of gravity
of the vehicle and will increase the likelihood of rolling over.of the vehicle and will increase the likelihood of rolling over.

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Accident FactsAccident Facts
25% of all driving accidents are the result25% of all driving accidents are the result
of excessive speed.of excessive speed.
70% of driving accidents occur within 2570% of driving accidents occur within 25
miles from home.miles from home.
1 out of 4 employees who drive1 out of 4 employees who drive
experience an accident while at work.experience an accident while at work.
Most people know someone who has diedMost people know someone who has died
in a car accident.in a car accident.
NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

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Common CausesCommon Causes
of Rolloversof Rollovers
Hits a Ditch or EmbankmentHits a Ditch or Embankment
Runs into soft soilRuns into soft soil
Is tripped by running into or over a curb or similar objectIs tripped by running into or over a curb or similar object
Over correcting the steering when:Over correcting the steering when:
- A wheel drops of the pavement- A wheel drops of the pavement
- Making a panic reaction to an emergency- Making a panic reaction to an emergency
Over correcting, referred to as over-steeringOver correcting, referred to as over-steering
- Over-steering can cause rollover especially at high- Over-steering can cause rollover especially at high
speedsspeeds
- Can cause “fishtailing”. Once a van fishtails- Can cause “fishtailing”. Once a van fishtails
beyond 15 degrees, it is almost impossible tobeyond 15 degrees, it is almost impossible to
recover.recover.

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Passenger Van FactsPassenger Van Facts
A speed that may be acceptable in a passenger carA speed that may be acceptable in a passenger car
could be dangerous in a van.could be dangerous in a van.
You should fill the front seats first. The center of gravityYou should fill the front seats first. The center of gravity
shifts to the rear and upward increasing the likelihood ofshifts to the rear and upward increasing the likelihood of
rollover as capacity increases.rollover as capacity increases.
The shift in the center of gravity will also increase theThe shift in the center of gravity will also increase the
potential for loss of control in panic maneuvers.potential for loss of control in panic maneuvers.
Low tire pressure will cause the van to roll over moreLow tire pressure will cause the van to roll over more
easily especially in the reareasily especially in the rear
Ensure vans are equipped with light truck (L/T) tiresEnsure vans are equipped with light truck (L/T) tires
Soft shoulders and culverts pose a hazard in rural areas.Soft shoulders and culverts pose a hazard in rural areas.

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Driving TipsDriving Tips
For all kinds of vehicles.For all kinds of vehicles.
Defensive Driving TheoriesDefensive Driving Theories
Dealing with aggressive driversDealing with aggressive drivers
Backing the vehicleBacking the vehicle
Highway drivingHighway driving
City DrivingCity Driving
Rural DrivingRural Driving
Emergency situationsEmergency situations
Vehicle accidentsVehicle accidents

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Driving Tips for all VehiclesDriving Tips for all Vehicles
Avoid sharp turnsAvoid sharp turns
Avoid excessive speed and abrupt maneuversAvoid excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers
Don’t drive tiredDon’t drive tired
Don’t drive in bad weatherDon’t drive in bad weather
Allow 2-3 second following distance (3-4 or even 5)Allow 2-3 second following distance (3-4 or even 5)
Rest stops often (every 2 hrs. recommended or 100 miles)Rest stops often (every 2 hrs. recommended or 100 miles)
Wear seat belts. Seat belts are a must to survive a rollover!Wear seat belts. Seat belts are a must to survive a rollover!
Children shall be in an appropriate safety seat. Children over 4Children shall be in an appropriate safety seat. Children over 4
years of age shall be in boaster seat.years of age shall be in boaster seat.
Drive during the day, if possibleDrive during the day, if possible
Require someone to be awake in the front seat with the driver onRequire someone to be awake in the front seat with the driver on
long tripslong trips
Soft shoulders and culverts pose a hazard in rural areas.Soft shoulders and culverts pose a hazard in rural areas.
Tire pressure must be at approved levelsTire pressure must be at approved levels
Get familiar to the handling characteristicsGet familiar to the handling characteristics

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Driving TipsDriving Tips
For all vehiclesFor all vehicles (continued)(continued)
Obey all laws, signs and speed limitsObey all laws, signs and speed limits
Stay in the right lane unless passingStay in the right lane unless passing
slower vehicles, then return to right laneslower vehicles, then return to right lane

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Driver ActionsDriver Actions
Drive with courtesyDrive with courtesy
Be calm when drivingBe calm when driving
Concentrate when drivingConcentrate when driving
No cell phones, Ipods, blackberrys orNo cell phones, Ipods, blackberrys or
other hand held devices or action thatother hand held devices or action that
could cause distraction while drivingcould cause distraction while driving
Drive defensivelyDrive defensively

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Dealing With Aggressive DriversDealing With Aggressive Drivers
Avoid eye contactAvoid eye contact
Don’t cut in front of other driversDon’t cut in front of other drivers
Allow fellow drivers to mergeAllow fellow drivers to merge
Don’t aggravate fellow drivers with handDon’t aggravate fellow drivers with hand
gesturesgestures
Don’t tailgateDon’t tailgate
Use your horn sparinglyUse your horn sparingly
If followed, do not go homeIf followed, do not go home

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Backing The VehicleBacking The Vehicle
Use a spotterUse a spotter
Back to the left (driver’s side)Back to the left (driver’s side)
Avoid backing up if you miss a ramp/exit.Avoid backing up if you miss a ramp/exit.
Use outside mirrors (adjust ahead of time)Use outside mirrors (adjust ahead of time)
Park in an area, if possible, where you doPark in an area, if possible, where you do
not have to back-upnot have to back-up

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Highway DrivingHighway Driving
Lane changes and signalsLane changes and signals
MergesMerges
Blind SpotsBlind Spots
Slow moving vehiclesSlow moving vehicles

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City DrivingCity Driving
Stop signsStop signs
Stop lightsStop lights
Yield SignsYield Signs
SignalsSignals
Blind spotsBlind spots
PedestriansPedestrians
BicyclistBicyclist

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Rural DrivingRural Driving
BicyclistBicyclist
WalkersWalkers
Domestic Animals/Wild LifeDomestic Animals/Wild Life
Soft shouldersSoft shoulders
CulvertsCulverts
Curves, hills and narrow roadsCurves, hills and narrow roads

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Emergency SituationsEmergency Situations
Encountering emergency vehiclesEncountering emergency vehicles
Headlights go outHeadlights go out
Tire blow outTire blow out
Engine failureEngine failure
Break FailureBreak Failure
Plan B for your passengers?Plan B for your passengers?

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Check-Out ProceduresCheck-Out Procedures
Drivers must be 21 years of age or olderDrivers must be 21 years of age or older
Vehicle usage must be pre-approved (CCC NewVehicle usage must be pre-approved (CCC New
Driver Application form)Driver Application form)
Driver’s must have a valid state driver’s license.Driver’s must have a valid state driver’s license.
Inspect the vehicle and report any problemsInspect the vehicle and report any problems
(see CCC Vehicle Inspection form)(see CCC Vehicle Inspection form)
Ensure tires are fully inflated to van (check driverEnsure tires are fully inflated to van (check driver
door tag) or tire manufacture's specificationsdoor tag) or tire manufacture's specifications

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Vehicle AccidentVehicle Accident
The most important thing is to make sure everyone involved is safe. If there areThe most important thing is to make sure everyone involved is safe. If there are
injuries, secure medical assistance as soon as possible.injuries, secure medical assistance as soon as possible.
Make sure the vehicles are safely off the traveled portion of the road and that traffic isMake sure the vehicles are safely off the traveled portion of the road and that traffic is
properly being addressed.properly being addressed.
Stay calm. Do not become confrontational or argumentative with other people. Do notStay calm. Do not become confrontational or argumentative with other people. Do not
admit liability.admit liability.
Claims adjusters will fully investigate the loss and determine the facts surrounding theClaims adjusters will fully investigate the loss and determine the facts surrounding the
loss based on that investigation.loss based on that investigation.
Contact the police, even if the accident is minor, so a record of the occurrence isContact the police, even if the accident is minor, so a record of the occurrence is
established and preserved.established and preserved.
Exchange pertinent information with all people involved with the loss; and obtainExchange pertinent information with all people involved with the loss; and obtain
pertinent information frompertinent information from all witnessesall witnesses..
Pertinent informationPertinent information: full names,: full names, all participants including passengersall participants including passengers, addresses,, addresses,
phone numbers and tag numbers, including any business numbers.phone numbers and tag numbers, including any business numbers.
If your vehicle is not able to be driven and needs to be towed, get the name of theIf your vehicle is not able to be driven and needs to be towed, get the name of the
storage facility where it is being taken.storage facility where it is being taken.
Report the loss to your claims adjuster as soon as possible.Report the loss to your claims adjuster as soon as possible.

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OverviewOverview
Passenger vans should be operated byPassenger vans should be operated by
experienced drivers.experienced drivers.
To insure the most qualified driver, CCCTo insure the most qualified driver, CCC
requires that Individuals have turned in a Newrequires that Individuals have turned in a New
Driver Information form. They must be 21Driver Information form. They must be 21
years of age or older and have provided ayears of age or older and have provided a
current acceptable three year history Motorcurrent acceptable three year history Motor
Vehicle Record (MVR) based on criteriaVehicle Record (MVR) based on criteria
included in the Safety Manual. A new MVR willincluded in the Safety Manual. A new MVR will
be required every three years and more oftenbe required every three years and more often
for trip drivers.for trip drivers.