Transcript DIVISION OF YOUTH CORRECTIONS

Peacock Group Driving
Policies, Practices &
Tips for Safe Driving
Winter Version
GENERAL VEHICLE SAFETY RULES
Because vehicle
accidents are a leading
cause of work-related
injuries and deaths,
vehicle operation while
in the course of you
employment must
display safe driving
habits and not reflect
exhibitions of speed or
recklessness.
Compliance with all
local, state, and federal
traffic laws is required.
You should drive defensively at
all times by continually watching
for hazardous conditions,
understanding how to defend
against them and taking action in
time to avoid problems. Keep
your eyes and attention on the
road and others, and adjust your
speed and driving to changing
weather and traffic conditions.
Drivers Licenses and Driving
Records Policy
No employee may operate any company vehicle unless
specifically authorized, and it is part of your job function. All
employees who, as a part of their duties, have need to
operate vehicles on public roads must hold a valid, properly
classed California driver's license and possess a driving
record acceptable to management. Failure to do so may result
in loss of driving privileges, change of assignment, or
disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Employees
are responsible for any moving violations and parking tickets
that they may incur during employment. Employees who as
part of their duties drive company vehicles must promptly
(The same or next working day) report any parking tickets
received in a company vehicle and any moving violations
regardless as to whether the ticket was received in a
company vehicle or a personal vehicle; personal time or
company time.
Alcohol & Drug Policy
The consumption of alcohol or drugs
(even over- the-counter medications
and prescriptions), can slow reactions,
blur vision, reduce ability to determine
distance, and impair judgment. It is,
therefore, a violation of our safety
policy for any employee to operate a
vehicle with alcohol or any illegal drugs
in their system, or while impaired by
prescription drugs, or over-thecounter medications
Seat Belt Policy
Employees are
required to wear seat
belts at all times when
operating or riding in
an employer-owned
vehicle and/or when
operating or riding as a
passenger in any other
vehicle during the
course of their
employment.
Parking Policy
• Service vehicles are not to
be used after hours or for
personal business. For
employees who take their
vehicles home at night,
vehicles shall be stored off
public streets. Company
vehicles should be stored in
your garage, or at a
minimum in your driveway
or similar off street parking.
Accident Policy
The employee is responsible to safely
operate company vehicles. It is our policy
that if you are in an at-fault accident, you
are responsible to pay for the deductible
amount of $500.00. By signing this company
policy, you are agreeing to pay $500.00
should you be involved in an at-fault
accident while operating a company vehicle.
(NOTE TO EMPLOIYERS: This policy is legal and enforceable, up to a point. You may
require your employees to pay the deductible, and require that they pay this deductible.
However, if the employee decides to quit rather than to pay the deductible, you may not
hold back this deductible from their final paycheck. )
DRIVE TO STAY ALIVE
• THE #1 LEADING CAUSE OF
“AT WORK” DEATHS IS
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
• MOST OF US BEGAN DRIVING
WHEN WE WERE TEENAGERS
AND AFTER SO MANY YEARS,
TEND TO REINFORCE POOR
ROAD HABITS.
DRIVE TO STAY ALIVE
• Lousy Weather, Rush Hour Traffic,
and construction zones are all
challenges that require good driving
skills. To help yourself stay SAFE,
always wear your safety belt, and
follow these next few tips!
TIPS FOR
CONSTRUCTION ZONES
• Watch for road signs,
workers, and detours.
• Expect to encounter slow
trucks and other
construction traffic.
• Reduce your speed to stay
SAFE.
TIPS FOR RUSH HOUR
• From 6:00 a.m. to 9:00
a.m. drivers may be
sleepy or trying to make
up for lost time. Stay
aware and try to get an
early start.
• From 4:00 p.m. To 7:00
p.m. drivers may be
thinking about getting
home and work stresses.
Don’t let the cars around
you control your driving.
RELAX and adjust to a
SAFE speed.
WINTER DRIVING TIPS
• Leave early and take it slow.
• Reduce your speed, especially
on bridges, which may freeze
before the road does.
• Avoid un-necessary stops.
You may loose momentum
and/or control.
• Increase the distance
between you and the car in
front of you by at least 4
seconds to give yourself
adequate time to stop.
MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE
• Get regular oil changes
and tune-ups.
• Fill the antifreeze in the
winter and coolant in the
summer.
• Maintain your breaks and
shocks.
• Fill the wiper fluid and
check the wipers.
• Check tire pressure and
tread.
• Check lights and signals.
Drive safely to
ensure your family,
friends and yourself
that you’ll return
home safely.
'Tis the Season But Please
Remember:
Friends Don’t let
friend drink and
drive!
The End