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tabORM 'Drive Smart' general checklist  
Drive smart checklist 

1. IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS

Weather
Rain, fog, ice/snow and winds
Roads
Narrow,winding, obstacles on or near the road itself and speed limits
Human Factors
Perception - what is seen
Attention Management - complacency, distracters, channelized fixation
Fatigue and alcohol use

2. ASSESS THE RISK

Damage to your vehicle, another vehicle, or personal property, injuries to yourself or others and death to yourself or others

3. ANALYZE RISK CONTROL MEASURES

Slow down and don't use posted speed limits as a goal
Use seatbelts, airbags, and child car safety seats
Expect the unexpected.

4. MAKE CONTROL DECISIONS

Take the necessary vehicle precautions and use less risky driving procedures to ensure you and your passengers arrive at your destination unharmed.

5. IMPLEMENT CONTROLS

Utilize vehicle equipped safety options like lights, ABS brakes, airbags, horn, and of course, restraining devices

6. SUPERVISE AND REVIEW

Think of what you did and the eventual outcome
What did you do wrong?
What did you do right?
Did you do something and narrowly have a mishap?
What could you have done better?
What will you do the next time
Do other drivers have the same experience with this situation that can give you advice?
 
tabDangers of speeding  
Although most people would have the same healthy fear of driving off a 50-foot cliff as they have of falling from a five-story building, most aren't afraid to drive 40 mph, and many overestimate their chances of surviving a crash at that speed.

A car travelling 40 mph would strike a tree, a wall or a bridge abutment with the same force as a car hitting the ground after falling off a 50-foot cliff. An unrestrained occupant within that car, moving at 40 mph, would strike the windshield or dashboard with the same force he or she would experience hitting the ground after a fall from a five-story building.
tabWinter Driving Safety  

Winter driving safety 
  • Beware of bridges, they freeze first.
    Be aware of conditions and adjust to them.
  • Be careful on hills and grades.
  • Watch your following distance. Slick roads can increase distance it takes to brake safely. Try to triple your normal following distance; try for six seconds in between vehicles.
  • Drive at reduced speeds to ensure safe braking.
  • Signal your intention to turn sooner than normal.
  • Avoid quick acceleration- it could cause you to lose control.
  • Be aware of black ice. It is commonly found under bridges, overpasses and shaded areas.
  • Completely clear your windshield of all ice, snow and frost before driving. 

tabBeing prepared  
Being Prepared 
  • A snow brush with an ice scraper
  • Battery-operated radio
  • Flashlight with fresh batteries and spares
  • Extra batteries
  • Blankets for each person in the vehicle
  • Mittens or gloves, hats and socks
  • Extra-warm clothing
  • Small shovel
  • Sack of sand or kitty litter
  • Jumper cables
  • Hazard sign, flares or flag
  • Windshield washer fluid
  • High-calorie, non-perishable food
  • Matches, candles or solid fuels. It's a good idea to keep them in old coffee cans.
  • First aid kit
  • Facial or toilet tissue
  • Basic tool kit 
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