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Defensive
Driving
Larry Harshbarger
Heritage Group Safety
What is the most dangerous thing
most of us have in common?
Driving with the “general public”
Defensive
Driving Is:
Making effective,
________ & ________
driving choices
Creating a safe &
________ free personal
driving space inside &
around your vehicle
Driving to your
destination without a
________, a ________
or compromising other
driver’s safety
Understanding the risks
of ________ driving
conditions
Defensive Driving is
driving to save ________,
________, and ________ in
spite of conditions around
you & the actions of
others
Cost of a Crash
Time
Hourly Wage
Total
________
________
________
Additional
________
Total Cost
________
Cost of a Crash
Time
Hourly Wage
Total
8 hours
$15
$120
Additional
$2200
Total Cost
$2320
Collision Prevention
1. R ________ the hazard
2. U ________ the defense
3. A ________ C ________ ,
in time
Recognize the Hazard
• Scan ahead, around & behind
• Look in mirrors every 3 - 5
seconds
• Use “What if” strategy
Understand the Defense
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Know what to do to avoid
Know the consequences of
your choices
Know basic defenses:
1. Effective scanning patterns
2. Slow down
3. Use safe following distance
Understand the Defense
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Alert & paying attention
Many know correct evasive
maneuvers, but aren't
focusing & lose time
Many act in time, but act
incorrectly
Who is affected
By A traffic
Crash?
Rules & Regulations
1. In Indiana, you must have
these items in your car to be
driving legally:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Valid driver’s license
Proof of insurance
Vehicle registration
Vehicle emissions certificate
Rules & Regulations
2. In Indiana, you May be
stopped by police for not
wearing a safety belt
a. True
b. False
Rules & Regulations
3. If your car has an air bag,
you should move your seat
back, but you don’t have to
wear a seat belt
a. True
b. False
Rules & Regulations
4. In Indiana, child safety seats
are mandatory for children
under 5 years of age or
under 40 pounds
a. True
b. False
Rules & Regulations
5. Zero-tolerance laws apply
to:
a. Underage drinking & Driving
b. Excessive traffic violations
c. Impaired drivers aged 21 &
over
d. Safety belt laws
Rules & Regulations
6. In Indiana, by holding a valid
driver’s license,you have
agreed to an alcohol test if
the officer believes you are
operating under the
influence
a. True
b. False
Rules & Regulations
7. In Indiana, the illegal
blood/breath alcohol limit is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
.02
.04
.08
.10
Triple Whammy
1. Vehicle Crash
2. Human Crash
3. Internal Crash
Crash Buster
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Seat Belts distributes forces
Everyone buckled up
Chest 10” away from chest
Seat back as far as possible
Drugs & Driving
1. People who don’t drink &
drive are not affected by
those who do
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
2. As long as a drinker keeps
their blood-alcohol level
below the legal limit, their
driving abilities won’t be
impaired
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
3. Coffee is a remedy for
“sobering up”
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
4. Marijuana & other drugs do
not have noticeable effects
on driving skills after the
high has worn off
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
5. Lite beer has less alcohol
than regular beer
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
6. On Weekends between 10
pm – 2 am, 1of 5 drivers
impaired
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
7. Coordination is first
physical ability to be
impaired by alcohol
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
8. If someone is not visibly
impaired, they are probably
not too drunk to drive
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
9. Over-the-counter drugs do
not affect driving ability as
seriously as prescription
drugs
a. True
b. False
Drugs & Driving
10. Alcohol is the most
commonly used intoxicating
drug
a. True
b. False
Safe Following Distance
• At 50 MPH, moving 75 FPS
• 3 second rule
• Higher speed = higher
stopping distance
Adverse Conditions
Light
Hazards _______________
Defenses _______________
Adverse Conditions
Weather
Hazards _______________
Defenses _______________
Adverse Conditions
Road
Hazards _______________
Defenses _______________
Adverse Conditions
Traffic
Hazards _______________
Defenses _______________
Adverse Conditions
Vehicle
Hazards _______________
Defenses _______________
Adverse Conditions
Driver
Hazards _______________
Defenses _______________
The Sinister Six
1.
2.
3.
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5.
6.
Speeding
Right of way
Improper turns
Tailgating
Passing (overtaking)
Driving left of center
1. Speeding
“Why is it that everyone driving
faster than us is a maniac, &
everyone driving slower than
us is an idiot?”
George Carlin
Speed Kills
• 1/3 of all fatalities
• Every 10 mph, death risk
doubled
2. Right of Way
• 30% of drivers say they ran a
red light in past week
• 26% rolled through stop sign
How Not to Get Hit
• Look left, right, ahead &left
• Don’t let up on brake – driver
behind sees brake lights off &
accelerate
• Go when safe
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• If 2 car, wait 2 seconds
Rule of thirds
1. Accelerate
2. Maintain speed
3. Cover brake & prepare to
stop
3. Turning
•Stop so you can see tires
touching pavement
•Signal
•Appropriate lane
•Wheels straight
•Turn in appropriate lane
Avoiding Head-On Crash
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2.
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Read the road ahead
Drive to the right
Reduce speed
Ride off the road
4. Tailgating
30 mph
66
66
46
= 112
46 = 133
4. Tailgating
55 mph
120
120
164
275
= 284
= 395
5-6. Passing & Left Of
Center
3 Types of crashes
1. Sideswipe
2. Run off road
3. Head-on
5-6.Passing & Left Of
Center
Do I really need to pass?
If passing requires you to
increase your speed,
reconsider the need to pass
5-6.Passing & Left Of
Center
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Use safe following distance
Check blind spot
Use turn signal
Check traffic ahead & behind
5-6.Passing & Left Of
Center
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2.
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Avoiding Head-On Crash
Read the road ahead
Drive to the right
Reduce speed
Ride off the road
Aggressive Driving
• Driving in selfish, bold, push
manner
• Without regard for rights &
safety of others
Aggressive Driving
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Lane Blocking
Tailgating
Signal use
Horn use
Headlight use
Merging
Blocking traffic
Road Rage
• Using vehicle as a weapon
• Physical assault of a driver or
vehicle
• Criminal offense
Reduce Stress
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Allow enough travel time
Alternative routes
If late, call ahead
Don’t drive when angry, upset or
tired
• Make yourself comfortable
• Give benefit of doubt
• Personalize other drivers
Confronted
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Stay Calm & Relaxed
Get away from situation
Avoid eye contact
Do not challenge
Ignore comments & gestures
Report aggressive driving
Most common type of driver in an accident…
The distracted driver…