To maintain safe driving following 7 points
are required as a minimum -
1 - Planning
business trip -
Based on location, need to organize the trip
to travel safely and arrive on time.
For this reason followings have to ensure
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Consult a road
map to know the route and foresee distance have to drive
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Drive less than 10 hours in one day
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Drive less and work less than 14 hours a day
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Comply with the journey management plan, if
drive more than 4 hours one way
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Take a road map even if have a GPS
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Consult road traffic website to avoid
obstruction and anticipate any delays
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Check
weather forecast to be prepared in case of bad weather
Preparing your trip will save you
time and avoid stress
2 - Driving
safety rules –
Before taking the wheel, need to review the
following rules and ensure that:
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Have valid
driving license
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Keep vehicle’s
paperwork (identification, insurance, etc.)
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If taking medication, ensure that it
doesn’t have a drowsiness effect
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Respect the road traffic rules and company
rules if applicable
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Never drive under the influence of alcohol
and/or drugs
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Ensure that vehicle is in proper working
condition
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Complete the checklist before leaving
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If involved in any road incident / accident, immediately
inform superiors
3 -
Checklist before leaving
Y N N/A
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Employee
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o o
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Do I feel fit for driving?
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o o o
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If I am under medical
treatment, did I check the drowsiness effect of my medicines?
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o o
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Do I have my valid driver’s
license?
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MY vehicle
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o o
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Do I have the vehicle’s
paperwork?
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o o o
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Do I have all other required
documents (when transporting chemical products, ionizing radiation
equipment)?
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o o
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Is my high visibility jacket in
the car?
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o o
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Is all car equipment in good
shape (tires, mirrors, lights, etc.)?
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o o o
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Is all legal safety equipment
in the car (e.g: triangle)
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o o o
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If any material is transported,
is it secured?
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If “No” must not take the
wheel. Must implement appropriate measure(s)
4 - On the
road –
Before leaving, verify that seat belt is
fastened as well as those of passengers, if any
On the road, adopt preventive driving
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If drive
more than 2 hours, take a 15 minute break every 2 hours
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Drink regularly to avoid dehydration
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Remain calm in all situations
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Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of me (2 seconds distance)
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Before overtaking, ensure can do it safely and
don’t forget to check blind spots
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Avoid phoning even with a hands free kit
After the journey, if identified any
deficiencies on the vehicle, take necessary measures to resolve them.
Respecting these recommendations
can save your life!
5 - Taxi or
public transport –
TAXI
Before entering, need to check:
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General state of the vehicle
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Availability of safety belts
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And show taxi card before departure
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Avoid the front seat if possible
During the journey, if necessary, ask the driver to:
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Slow down
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Stop phone call
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Keep safe distances
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Avoid front seat
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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Put seat belt on
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Hang on to avoid any falls
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Avoid the front seat if possible
If do not feel safe at any time
of journey, get out if possible
6 - In case
of an accident –
If involved in an accident:
1) Put hazard flashing lights and wear
high visibility jacket before leaving the vehicle
2) Protect the victims (if any)
3) Help
the victims (if any) if certified for first-aid care
4) Call emergency services
5) Call professional contacts (refer
to point number 7)
In case of an accident, keep calm
as much as possible. It can save lives
7 - Professional
contact(s)
Examples of situations involving an emergency
stop:
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I am
injured;
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I am involved
in a driving accident;
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I witnessed an accident with injured people;
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I cannot see the road because of weather
conditions (e.g: strong rain, sand storm, etc.);
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My car stopped for an unknown reason.
Call the superiors to inform them about the
situation
Notify about the situation only
when in a safe place
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