1. Safe Driving

2. Safe Driving
This presentation is a compilation of best practices and safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Kansas Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles, and others.
This presentation does not replace a driving course.

3. The average American drives 13,476 miles each year

4. Before You Turn the Key Ensure vehicle is in good working order Tires
Brakes
Maintenance is up-to-date
Fully charged cell phone

5. Before You Turn the Key Ensure you are prepared Know traffic laws
State-of-mind
Directions
Weather Conditions

6. Weather Conditions 511 Summer Fall Daylight Saving’s Time Winter
High temperature can lead to vehicle issues
Increased traffic on roads
Fall
Wet leaves on road
Fog
Daylight Saving’s Time
Sun’s position in sky can cause glare
Darkness comes sooner
Winter
Slippery roads, visibility issues, cold

7. Winter Tips Stranded due to winter road conditions Stay in the vehicle
Display a trouble sign
Occasionally run engine with heater on to keep warm
Keep exhaust pipe free from snow and open a window to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

8. Distracted Driving Stay Focused Continuously search the roadway
Stop for a break
Avoid distractions
Adjusting radio
Eating, drinking
Passengers
Cell phones and smart phones

9. Personal Safety Locking Doors Well lit areas with a lot of people
Projectiles
Weight of the object x speed you are traveling = force of impact
Defensive Driving
Seatbelts
Every ride, Every time, Everyone

10. Night Driving Headlights
Use one hour after dawn and one hour before dusk
Don’t outdrive your headlights
3 Seconds becomes 6 Seconds

11. Wildlife Crashes Stay alert Keep your speed down Don’t swerve
If you hit an animal call wildlife rescue or 911

12. Crashes while on the Job
Stay calm
Make sure you and your passengers are alright
Call 911
Follow your organizations procedure for car crashes

13. The best way to reduce the risk of being involved in a car crash is to practice safe driving behaviors every time you get behind the wheel.

14. References