美国司机安知识防御性驾驶.ppt

防御性驾驶Defensive Driving 非职业机动车驾驶员安全驾驶知识 For Noncommercial Motorists Session Objectives You will be able to: Identify driving hazards Understand defensive driving techniques Use defensive driving techniques to prevent accidents and injuries on the road Driving Safety Statistics Someone is injured every 18 seconds Over 2 million injuries annually are disabling A person dies in a crash every 11 minutes Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of death 1 in 4 fatal work injuries involves a vehicle accident Driving Hazards: Human Error Reckless driving Distracted driving Fatigue Aggressive driving Failure to keep vehicles in good operating condition Driving under the influence Driving Hazards:Dangerous Conditions Bad weather Difficult road conditions Poor light or glare Heavy traffic Road work Accidents Seat Belts Saved over 100,000 lives Prevent crashing into steering wheel, dash, or windshield Keep you inside vehicle Protect body organs Improve chance of remaining conscious Keep you behind the wheel if you have to swerve or brake suddenly Vehicle Maintenance Regular tune-ups Oil changes Fluid levels Brakes Tire treads and pressure Lights, signals, and wipers Pre-Drive Inspection Walkaround inspection Tires Leaks under vehicle Windows clean, nothing blocking vision Mirrors properly adjusted Lights working properly Carrying a Load? Don’t overload your vehicle Make sure everyone has a seat and a seat belt Make sure cargo is properly secured Be certain your vision is not blocked Driving Hazards: ID Test Identify three driving hazards caused by human error Driving Hazards: ID Test (cont.) Identify three driving hazards caused by dangerous conditions Driving Hazards Do you understand the variety of driving hazards you could face on the road? Avoid Collisions Head-on collisions Hit from behind Hitting the driver in front Side collisions Obey Traffic Rules And Use Common Sense Speed limits Traffic signs and signals Follow the 2-second rule Sign