Transcript HOMELINK LESSON 5 - Respect and Responsibility
If it is a serious major collision remain where and as you are and wait for help…if it is a minor collision (no serious injuries, the following procedures are to be followed… - if you arrive at the scene of a collision and are able to assist, the follow steps are to be followed…
Stop immediately…if you can move to the side of the road
Failure to stop is a serious violation. Do not leave your vehicle where it will block traffic.
(if it can be moved)
Be sure to turn off the ignition.
Stop immediately…if you can move to the side of the road Aid the injured…administer basic first aid for injuries only if qualified
Never move an injured person unless there is danger of fire or another collision
Stop immediately…if you can move to the side of the road Aid the injured…administer basic first aid for injuries only if qualified
GOOD SAMARITAN LAW : If you offer help and your help is accepted, but the injured person suffers lasting Injuries or death, you as the “Good Samaritan” cannot be sued. All of Canada has this law.
If your offer of aid is refused…do not offer the aid, you can be charged with assault.
Stop immediately…if you can move to the side of the road Aid the injured…administer basic first aid for injuries only if qualified Protect the scene with flares or reflectors or direct traffic
Do not put yourself or others in danger while directing traffic
Stop immediately…if you can move to the side of the road Aid the injured…administer basic first aid for injuries only if qualified Protect the scene with flares or reflectors or direct traffic Send for police – give the facts
Do not let them talk you out of it by saying: “We can handle the matter ourselves.”
Stop immediately…if you can move to the side of the road Aid the injured…administer basic first aid for injuries only if qualified Protect the scene with flares or reflectors or direct traffic Send for police – give the facts Exchange information – but do not admit it was your fault
See their insurance card
Names, addresses, driver’s licenses insurance
Note the time of day, weather conditions, road conditions, street lights, signs, and the presence and length of skid marks. Make a diagram illustrating the location of the vehicles, crosswalks, stop signs, and traffic signals.
If you have a camera, take pictures.
When filing the report
Continue your medical care after the accident. Even serious injuries may remain undetected even after the initial visit to the doctor or emergency room. Medical expenses may be covered by your insurance plan.
Other Important considerations
Contacting a lawyer.
Your insurance company must be contacted in the proper fashion to insure that all benefits are obtained concerning your personal injuries. Failure to properly notify and inform the company may result in an objection to such a claim at a later time. Also, forms must be filled out for the Ministry of Transportation A lawyer’s assistance may be invaluable in these situations.
Other Important considerations
Get as far off the road as possible. Keep hands on steering wheel. Lower window and follow instructions. Be calm and respectful.
What three
STOP and
the police What are some do’s and don'ts when you see the police lights behind you; and after being pulled over?
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Emergency vehicles include: ambulances, law enforcement, fire fighting, forestry, lifeguard, and other rescue and lifesaving vehicles.
When you encounter them on the roadway, be courteous. Act like you would want other drivers to act if you were the one who needed help.
You must yield the right of way to a police car, fire engine, ambulance or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
When you are driving be alert for the lights and siren of approaching emergency vehicles. Do not play your sound system so loud as to not hear them.
If you hear sirens but do not see the emergency vehicle, slow down and be prepared to stop. Do not panic. Scan the roadway and your mirrors. Approach intersections with caution – the emergency vehicle may be approaching quickly from a side street.
Your responsibility is to pull over as far to the right as possible and stop until they have passed. It does not matter which side of the road it is approaching from.
You should not stop in the middle of an intersection. Continue through and then pull over.
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
When on the freeway and an emergency vehicle approaches from behind, you should yield the right of way. Usually this means moving out of the left most lane, slowing your vehicle, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
You must also get out of the way of emergency vehicles trying to enter or exit the highway.
Do not pull over to the side on a multi-lane freeway and stop – this is very dangerous.
If you are a pedestrian you should proceed to the nearest curb or place of safety and remain there until the vehicle has passed.
Sometimes emergency vehicles will use the wrong side of the street to continue on their way. Emergency vehicles may use a loud speaker to talk to drivers blocking their path.
This emergency vehicle is turning through this traffic light intersection. All vehicles at the intersection must:
With this emergency vehicle approaching...you must:
With this emergency vehicle approaching...you must:
You should have changed lanes!
What should you have done before getting this close to the police officer making this traffic stop?
First, SHIFT TO A LOWER GEAR.
Then , quickly pump the brake pedal 3-4 times. (try to restore pressure) If pressure is not restored, use the emergency / parking brake.
You press on the brake pedal to start stopping, but the pedal goes right to the floor.
You have no brakes!
What three things should you do?
The right rear tire blows out! What do you do?
1 st Firm up your grip on the wheel. 2 nd Ease up on the accelerator.
3 rd Check traffic. 4 th Drive off the roadway and brake gently.
5 th Turn on the emergency flashers.
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
1) Ease off gas.
2) Apply the brake.
3) Turn on emergency flashers.
1 st Look through the crack below the open hood or look out the window if you can’t see under the hood.
2 nd Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers.
3 rd Slow down, and drive off the roadway to a safe location.
The hood usually flies up because it was not properly latched.
What should you do if your car suddenly stalls (engine dies out) while driving?
(the traffic is light)
Shift to neutral & attempt to un-stick it with foot. If unsuccessful, brake, pullover and shut off engine.
What if the accelerator sticks and the car keeps going faster and faster.
(the traffic is light)
A restraining device, consisting of anchored straps that buckle across the hips, to protect a seated passenger from abrupt jolts, as in a collision.
Nearly every province has laws requiring front seat passengers to wear safety belts.
If you are wearing a shoulder-lap belt during a crash, your risk of being killed is reduced by 50% and risk of serious injury by 70%.
A restraining device, consisting of anchored straps that buckle across the hips, to protect a seated passenger from abrupt jolts, as in a collision.
You are four times more likely to die in a car crash if you are not wearing your seat belt. Three out of four collisions occur within 40 kilometers from home.
There are two types of restraints
Deaths of unbelted occupants have occurred at speeds as low as 20 km/ph.
A restraining device, consisting of anchored straps that buckle across the hips, to protect a seated passenger from abrupt jolts, as in a collision.
active restraints and passive restraints What is the difference between an active restraint and a passive restraint?
Active restraints requires the connection and adjustment.
Passive restraints operate without action by occupants.
After closing and locking the door…
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Adjust the seat to a comfortable upright position…be sure the belt is not twisted and the metal fittings snap into place. The lap belt should be worn across the hip bones. (including expectant mothers) It should never be positioned across the stomach or soft part of the abdomen.
What could happen if the belt is too loose?
What do you know about adjusting the shoulder strap?
It could slide up over the pelvis and injure the abdomen in a crash!
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The shoulder strap should be snug, but still allows the driver to reach important controls.
Adjust the shoulder strap so that it is comfortable and does not cross the body at or near the neck or face.
The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the sternum.
What about wearing the shoulder strap tucked behind the back?
This is dangerous and can cause severe internal or spinal injuries.
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The shoulder strap should be snug, but still allows the driver to reach important controls.
Adjust the shoulder strap so that it is comfortable and does not cross the body at or near the neck or face.
The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the sternum.
Also, do not forget to adjust the head-restraint For most people it should be all the way up… If not adjusted, what type of injury
The newer safety belts feel so comfortable you may not think they work, but they do. Many belt systems are activated only when the vehicle stops suddenly. The belt has a tiny pendulum connected to a locking mechanism. In the event of a sudden stop, the pendulum activates the locking device, which keeps you firmly in your seat.
Since safety belts are proven to be very effective
…
why do some people still not wear them?
Let’s examine common objections people give
for not wearing
them...
“We don’t need safety belts, we’re just driving around town.” “We better buckle up!” “Yeah, you’re right.” How would you answer this?
3 out of 4 collisions occur less than 40 kilometers from home.
More than 80% of all collisions occur at speeds less than 65 km/ph.
2/3 of all teens killed in car crashes are unbelted!
“If I wear a safety belt, after a crash, I might be trapped in a burning or submerged car!” “That makes sense to me!” How would you answer this?
“Me too.” With a safety belt fastened you have a much better chance of remaining conscious in a crash – so you’ll have the presence of mind to unfasten it and get out.
“I heard I might be better off if I’m thrown clear of the car in an accident.” How would you answer this?
Statistics have consistently proven that remaining in the car in the event of a crash is much safer than being thrown free.
“I heard I might be better off if I’m thrown clear of the car in an accident.” “Let’s not take any chances.” How would you answer this?
“Okay.” Statistics have consistently proven that remaining in the car in the event of a crash is much safer than being thrown free.
“I’m a good driver, I’ve never had an accident…and I drive at slower speeds, I can brace myself.” “We’re strong, but not that strong.” Even at these low speeds, strong How would you answer this?
A 15 km/ph crash is like pedaling your bicycle most people are involved in traffic collisions during their lifetime.
“Wow!”
“It takes too much time, and is uncomfortable.” “That doesn’t appeal to me, let’s buckle up!” “I hear you!”
“If I get hit from the side, I am better off without a seatbelt because I’ll be thrown across the car, away from the direct impact of the crash.” “That makes sense to me!” How would you answer this?
“Get them on!” Research shows the impact of you flying across the car
(the interior collision)
will probably be a lot worse than if you remained securely in your seat.
initial impact so it might be possible to steer or brake.
REMEMBER…You are four times more likely to die in a car crash if you are not wearing your seat belt. Lap and shoulder belt together Be sure all passengers in your car are buckled!
The physical nature of the driver
In order to drive safely, you must be in good physical condition. In particular, you need to be able to see and hear well enough will be developed further in another lesson to detect potential hazards and handle emergency situations. You must also recognize the fitness of others you may have influence over and discourage those who are not fit to drive. These concepts
As a respectful driver you must also be caring and empathetic toward others who have “challenges”
A caring and empathic attitude will make it easier for you to show greater patience and allow them more time and space to drive. This is necessary to promote traffic safety and cooperative driving.
Remember, one day you will want others to be considerate of limitations that you may be faced with.
An effective way to avoid conflicts with other roadway users is by respecting their safety margins.
This means: - avoid tailgating - give bicycles their lawful space - give pedestrians as much space as possible
Another way to avoid conflicts with others is to control your emotions…especially your temper. Uncontrolled temper can lead to ROAD RAGE
Quiz time…how much do you remember?
1) The first thing you should do if involved in an collision is to: ________________________________________ 2) In a collision, you should aid the injured only if you are: ___________________________________ 3) How can you “protect the collision scene” from further damage? ______________________________________ 4) TRUE or FALSE: It’s always a good idea to call the police at the scene of an collision. ______ 5) Insist on seeing their proof of insurance that they are required to carry in their vehicle. TRUE or FALSE: ______ 6) If you feel the slightest discomfort after the collision, its important that you seek: ________________________
7) When emergency vehicles are approaching, your responsibility is to _____________________until they pass.
8) With an emergency vehicle approaching, if you are in an intersection you should ___________________.
9) With an emergency vehicle approaching on the freeway you must get out of the way, but do not _______________. This is very dangerous on a multi-lane freeway.
1) 10) If you experience a tire blowout be careful not to apply _______ right away. Also ______up your grip on wheel.
1) 11) If the accelerator sticks, (in very light traffic) the first thing you do is ___________then try to lift it up with foot.
1) 12) If your car stalls while moving, shift to ________and attempt to ________ the engine. 13) If your brakes fail, besides pumping them to try building up pressure again, also: ____________________________
14) Nearly every province has _______requiring front seat passengers to wear safety belts.
15) True or False: Three out of four collisions occur within 40 kilometers from home ______ 16) Deaths of unbelted occupants have occurred at speeds as low as ________.
17) The lap belt should be worn across the_____ bones, never over the soft part of the abdomen.
18) The shoulder strap should never cross the body at or near the ________or _______.
19) Wearing the shoulder strap tucked behind the back can cause _________injuries as well as _______cord injuries.
20) In a crash with a safety belt on, you have a much better chance of remaining __________ so that if the vehicle did catch fire, you would have the presence of mind to get out.
21) True or False: If you get broad-sided on the drivers side, you are better off without your seatbelt because you will be pushed to the passenger side, avoiding the severest part of the impact._________
22) You need to stay in the drivers seat after the initial impact so you might still be able to _______or _______.
23) True or False: In a crash, an unbelted person is also a danger to others in the car in that they can fly into other passengers seriously injuring them as well. ______ 24) True or False: A caring and empathic attitude toward other drivers (especially physically challenged drivers) is necessary to promote traffic safety and cooperative driving. _______
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