OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Motor Vehicle Safety

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicles Driving becomes second nature 2,200 deaths per year Two in five workplace deaths involve motor vehicles 2 million injuries per year

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Using Seat Belts Wearing a seat belt is required 62% of people who die in crashes aren’t wearing seat belts Three parts of a collision: –Vehicle hits something –People hit something inside the car –Internal organs collide with bones or other organs Properly buckled seat belts prevent the second and third collisions

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Speed Limits Speed limits vary from state to state Speeding kills 1,000 people per month Speed makes crashes worse because: –It takes longer to stop –Safety devices are less effective

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Inattentive Driving Distractions include eating, adjusting mirrors Using a cell phone can be a major distraction Best advice: Don’t use cell phones while driving If that’s not possible: –Hands-free mode –Avoid complicated conversations

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Falling Asleep While Driving To avoid drowsy driving: –Get enough sleep the night before –Avoid driving between midnight and 6 a.m. –Take frequent breaks –Talk to a passenger Caffeine takes 20 minutes to kick in

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Driving at Night To make night driving safer: –Check all lights and windows –Avoid smoking –Turn on headlights early –Take frequent breaks –Be extra careful when pulling over to the side of the road

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Driving in Snow and Rain Braking with and without ABS –With ABS: Apply steady pressure to pedal –Without ABS: Pump the pedal If you skid, steer in the direction you want to go –Without ABS: Don’t use the brakes –With ABS: Brake firmly

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is when tires lose contact with the road and ride on water To avoid hydroplaning: –Keep tires properly inflated –Drive in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you If you hydroplane: –Don’t brake or turn suddenly –Take your foot off the gas until the car makes contact with the road again Avoid driving in deep water

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Tire Blowouts If you have a blowout: –Grip steering wheel firmly –Don’t slam on brakes –Turn flashers on –Steer car as far off road as possible While changing the tire: –Set up reflective triangles –Signal if you need help –Keep a safe distance from vehicle until help arrives

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications If You’re in a Crash Things to remember after a crash –Don’t leave the scene –Call 911 if necessary –Get information such as insurance policy –Write other notes about the crash that might be helpful later

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Your Vehicle’s Condition Keeping the vehicle in good condition can help avoid dangerous accidents –Tires: Inflation and tread –Wipers and wiper fluid –Leaks –Mirrors, signals and lights –Essential fluids

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Driving Under the Influence Drinking impairs vision, reaction time, judgment and hearing Alcohol affects you before you’re legally ‘under the influence’ Alcohol combined with drugs creates additional problems

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Illegal Drugs and Driving Different types of drugs cause different problems when driving –Marijuana –Cocaine –Heroin –Amphetamines –Sedatives and tranquilizers

OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Summary Just one unsafe move when driving can result in death Safer driving includes: –Proper vehicle operation –Making sure the vehicle is in good condition –Adjusting for weather and time of day –Getting enough rest –Reacting to adverse conditions If you’re in an accident, follow correct procedures