Defensive driving Safety Training PPT.

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Defensive Driving
H o w t o b e c o m e a s a f e d r i v e r

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Defensive driving utilizes safe
driving strategies to address hazards in
a timely manner.

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We are on the road everyday of our
lives.
Our driving affects everyone
around us. Unsafe driving can hurt or
kill innocent people

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There is 1 death in every 4
minutes due to road accident in India.
1.5 lakh road accident deaths in
a year

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Driving hazards includes
Distracted driving
Speeding
Aggressive driving
Drowsy driving
Driving under influence
Severe weather
Not wearing a seatbelt
Unexpected road conditions
You can be Exposed to driving hazards, everyday, on and off the job. Your own driving or others
driving could be the source of exposure

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Protect yourself by driving
defensively using these
Safe Driving Practices
Do not user your cell phone or eat and
drink while driving
Obey the speed limit
Do not engage in or respond to
aggressive driving behavior
Get enough sleep before you drive and
practice journey management for long
drive to avoid fatigue
Always drive sober
Check the weather before you go , do not
drive in severe weather
Wear your seatbelt

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Take steps to Prevent Distracted
driving
• Send texts or make phone calls before you get on the road
• Keep your phone on silent mode while you drive
• Eat or drink before you drive
• Keep conversations with passengers to a minimum
• Plan and review your route beforehand
• Pay attention to yours surroundings

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Avoid Speeding
• Stay aware of the posted speed limit
• Always watch your speed
According to studies Speeding causes about 35% of
roadway fatalities

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Avoid aggressive driving
behavior like
Honking the horn,
yelling, or making
rude gestures
tailgating Wildly changing lanes
to get around slower
vehicles
Speeding around
other vehicles
Responding to rude
gestures or comments

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Stay alert While you drive
Make sure you are
well rested
Commit to getting
enough sleep the
night before driving
If you feel drowsy
while driving , pull
over and take a 20
minute nap
Use turn signals all
the time
Leave 2 truck length
between your vehicle
and vehicle in front of
you

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Do not become a statistic because you chose to
drive under the influence
• Do not drive if your under influence of alcohol or any illegal
drugs
• Do not take over-the-counter medicines that could impair
your ability to drive
• Check you prescriptions for warning about driving

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According to studies seatbelts crash-
related injuries and death by about 50%
Buckle up every time you drive

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Daily Check of Vehicle
Check the following and ensure they are working condition
• Headlights
• Park lights
• Turning indicators
• Tail lights
• Brake lights
• Rim. tire condition, tire pressure
• Mirrors clean and adjusted
• Inspect springs
• Check U bolts
• Check for any air and fluid leaks
• Horn/backup. warning alarms
• Gauges/Instrument clusters
• Seatbelt condition
• Fire extinguisher

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Stay aware of your
surroundings
• Look for road signs, deviations signs
• Scan mirror and the road in front of you often
• Adjust your speed to surrounding traffic and road
conditions
• Always maintain sufficient braking distance
• Slow or stop in low visibility conditions

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Stay aware of Blindspots
• Be aware of your vehicle blind spots
• Scan mirror and the road in front of you often
• Blind spot can be reduced by additional side
mirrors or cameras
• Always check blind spots before changing lanes or
taking turns
• Bigger vehicle, larger blindspots

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When you drive defensively,
you drive safely to save lives, time and
money despite the conditions around
you and actions of others

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Thank You