COMMUNICATE

The Four Safe Defensive Driving Principles

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#4 – COMMUNICATE 

*Make sure others see you. Use your lights, horn, vehicle position, hand signals, body movements and eye contact. Let others know what you intend to do. By letting others know what you intend to do, you can avoid accidents. For example, tap your horn to let inattentive pedestrians know you are turning.

To avoid a collision with the vehicle behind you, follow these tips:

•Signal your intentions in time. Use directional signals and brake lights to communicate. Give the driver behind you time to adjust to your moves. When stopped, keep your brake lights on.

•Stop smoothly. By applying the two-second rule with the vehicle ahead, you will minimize the need for sudden stops and thus reduce the chances of rear-end collisions.

•Slow down when the vehicle behind you does not follow at an adequate distance. Adjust your own following distance to at least four seconds. This actions encourages tailgaters to either pass you or slow down. - *Adapted from Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention and Panorama

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LOOK AROUND

 The Four Safe Defensive Driving Principles

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#2 - LOOK AROUND

*Get the big picture. See more than just what is in front of your eyes. See the potential accident that lurks behind every corner and ahead of every vehicle. Daydreaming and driving don’t mix. Keep your eyes moving to get the big picture. Establish a safe following distance by using the two-second rule. SEE TWO SECOND RULE APPLICATION 
When a driver’s vision is obstructed by greenery or houses, or by large vehicles parked on either side of the road, especially at intersection corners, he cannot see oncoming traffic clearly.

 To avoid accidents resulting from limited line of sight, a driver must follow these safety tips:

•Look around and into the distance before reaching an area with houses, greenery or parked vehicles.

•Exercise caution when approaching the area and watch for oncoming traffic from the opposite road.

•Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary to avoid hazards due to others’  mistakes. Even if you have the right-of-way, be careful and ready to yield to the other driver if necessary.

•Check your rearview and side mirrors for traffic; look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot. CLICK HERE FOR MORE - *Adapted from Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention and Panorama.

LOOK AHEAD

The Four Safe Defensive Driving Principles

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#1 - LOOK AHEAD

*Look far ahead while driving. Train your eyes to see where your vehicle will be 15 seconds from now.

Head-on collisions are the most deadly accidents, often resulting in fatalities. Driving on an undivided highway increases your chance of a head-on collision because there is no barrier to separate your vehicle from the traffic moving in the opposite direction. Some of the most unsafe situations encountered on undivided roads include:

 • a vehicle attempting to pass another vehicle;

 • a vehicle swerving to avoid a hazard on the road, such as another vehicle, a pedestrian or a cyclist;

 • a speeding vehicle entering your lane because the driver is distracted, and

 • a driver losing control of his vehicle.

Most head-on collisions, however, can be prevented using defensive driving techniques:

•Drive only when alert and well rested.

 •Frequently scan the road ahead for hazards. Look as far into the distance as you can.

   Noticing a hazard at a distance allows you more time to react to it and avoid

   collision.

•Stay well to the right of the center line, where oncoming traffic is less likely to stray.

   Doing so helps you move to the shoulder of the side of the road more quickly, if needed.

•Drive at a safe speed for road and weather conditions. This way you will have more time to

   appropriately react to a hazard.

When you see an oncoming vehicle driving in your lane, take these precautions:

•Slow down and move to the right.

•Sound your horn and flash your lights.

•Be prepared to stop or drive off the road if the oncoming vehicle does not move into  

   its own lane.

•If you decide to drive off the road, avoid slamming on the brakes. Remove your foot

   from the accelerator, apply the brakes gently and steer  firmly in the direction you

   want  to move. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SAFETY TIPS 
*Adapted from Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention and Panorama

PROMOTING TRAFFIC SAFETY

Earadat Transport, Bus Division organized and hosted a Road Supervisors Course to promote safety awareness for drivers to face road traffic challenges. Safety Meetings with drivers were conducted to

Mr. Ray Robinson
Earadat Transport General Manager, Bus Division

share with them on how to be a defensive driver.
It is my sincere desire to share these safety tips hopping these would help drivers in making our road safer. CHECK HERE

Here's Jared Palmer sharing Tips for Defensive Driving.

LEAVE ROOM

The Four Safe Defensive Driving Principles

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#3 – LEAVE ROOM

*Have an escape path available should an emergency arise. Always keep an open area of space, a space cushion, around your vehicle. Do not be cornered into an accident: Leave yourself an out.

To avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead, follow these tips:

• Stay back. Keep at least a two-second following distance.

•Stay alert for the actions of the driver ahead of you. Watch for his intentions - turn signals, brake lights, drifting to the right or left in preparation of a turn, etc., and react appropriately.

Lane changing is another challenging driving situation. These safety tips will help you change lanes safely:

•Plan ahead so you have plenty of time to change lanes.

•Before changing lanes, check your rear view and side mirrors and blind spots.

•Use your turn signal to indicate your intentions.

•Keep a safe distance between the vehicle in front of you and the vehicle behind you.

•Avoid slowing down or speeding up dramatically. However, be sure to match your speed to the speed of traffic in the lane you are moving into.

•Do not cross more than one lane at a time.

•Turn off your turn signal after changing lanes.

When merging into highway traffic, you must simultaneously scan the highway for an opening and adjust your speed to match the speed of the traffic on the highway. Follow these safety tips to merge safely into highway traffic:

•Allow an adequate gap between your vehicle, the vehicle that passes the ramp in front of you and the vehicle behind you.

•Do not stop on the on ramp unless it is absolutely necessary. If you stop, it will take longer to reach the speed of the traffic on the highway. You may also set off a chain reaction of collision with the vehicles behind you.

•Turn on your signal light as you merge. Use your rear view and side mirrors, and look over your shoulder to make sure that no traffic is in your blind spot or moving to the right of your lane. CLICK HERE FOR MORE - *Adapted from Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention and Panorama

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