1. Defensive Driving Session
All Drivers
PAR / RTA Brands
September 6, 2014

2.  Of the recorded 122 accidents….
 This means that of the roughly 4.5 million miles
we drive in a 12 month period we have an
accident about every 36,885 miles driven
OR
Of the roughly ½ million clients we transport
over a 12 month period, we are having an
accident every 4100 clients transported.

3.  As we have New Wheelchair Vans, Passenger
Vans and Coaches added to our Fleet in 2014; I
ask you be safe and practice safe driving habits.
Most of you remember the Damage made to our
past fleet over the past 5 years.
 To eliminate these unsightly dings, dents and
scratches we have to take pride and care for the
vehicles you call “Your Office”.
 We have 10 new vehicle ordered and arriving in
September, they will include: 2 Buses, 3 passenger and 5
wheelchair vehicles.

5.  Observe not just the vehicle
in front of you. The further
ahead you look, the better.
 Note how close vehicles are
and if traveling faster or
slower than you.
 Prepare to reduce speed
and cover the brake.
 Don’t get boxed in, look at
mirrors for who’s next to you
(every 5 seconds)
 Don’t drive in blind spots of
other drivers.

6.  Look for Clearance Sign
Heights, if there is not a
sign? Don’t go there!
 Approach any structure
slowly.
 Notice if there are any
markings or damage from
previous contacts.
 Have an escape route when
approaching.
 Avoid distractions and
concentrate on the stop.

7.  Drivers should always seek
to avoid operating a vehicle
in reverse.
 Should the need arise;
drivers must exercise
extreme caution when
operating a vehicle in
reverse. If possible, always
get help from another
Provide A Ride employee
when backing.
 When entering your vehicle
from a stop, take the long
way and walk around the
back to see what’s behind
you.
 Use the backup camera…No
EXCUSES!

8.  Given the large distance
required to perceive and
react to hazards plus the
braking distance require
to stop a vehicle in an
emergency. Maintaining
a safe following distance
is an essential low risk
driving technique.
 The greater the
following distance you
have from the vehicle in
front the more time and
space you will have to
maneuver.
 Also by sitting further
back you gain greater
vision of the road ahead.

10.  With so many distractions
out there in the fast pace
technological world we live
in, it’s a surprise we get our
clients to their destination
in one piece. Anything can
become a distraction for us,
like bugs drawn to a bug-
zapper; they can range
from the tanned ripped guy
or super model running
down the street, to the
blinking lights on a new
party store. While
realistically we can’t
eliminate driving
distractions 100%, there
are a few easy things you
can do to take those
negative habits and turn
them into positive ones

12.  18% of fatalities are distraction related crashes (NHTSA)
 Drivers who use handheld devices are 4 times more likely
to get into crashes injuring themselves (Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety)
 Brain activity while driving decreases 40% when a driver
listens to conversation or music while driving (Center for
brain imaging at Carnegie Mellon University)
 Using a cell phone while driving (hand held or hands free)
delays a drivers reaction as much as having a blood alcohol
concentration at the legal limit of .08% (University of Utah)

13.  Everyone has had those times
when things slip out of your
hand, or take a corner too
tightly and things slide off
seats, dashboards and center
counsels. Paperwork, work
phone, pen, GPS etc have
found their way to the floor
and it’s something you need,
it’s almost in your reach. As
you start to reach the wheel
comes with you but is caught
in time; Close Call!
 Road rage is something that
sneaks up on a lot of us while
driving. We find ourselves
yelling at lights, cars and
people; someone cuts you off
or just is driving 15 under the
speed limit. Your first reaction
maybe to speed up and give
them more than just a piece of
your mind, not thinking of the
danger you are not only
putting yourself in but also our
clients.