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Motor Vehicle Safety ProgramMotor Vehicle Safety ProgramPassenger Van Safety Passenger Van Safety

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Introduction Introduction

Passenger Vans & Safety ConcernsPassenger Vans & Safety Concerns

Motor Vehicle Safety Policy in the CCC Motor Vehicle Safety Policy in the CCC Safety ManualSafety Manual

Classroom Seminar TrainingClassroom Seminar Training

Practical Hands On Training (when Practical Hands On Training (when available)available)

Vehicle Checkout ProceduresVehicle Checkout Procedures

Driver application processDriver application process

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Cause for ConcernCause for Concern

Accidents, accidents, accidents!Accidents, accidents, accidents!

Backing accident, our #1 issue.Backing accident, our #1 issue.

Potential for personal injuries and property Potential for personal injuries and property damage.damage.

Loss of vehicle use.Loss of vehicle use.

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AgendaAgenda

NHTSA ReportNHTSA Report

Accident FactsAccident Facts

Passenger Van FactsPassenger Van Facts

Driving TipsDriving Tips

New Driver Application processNew Driver Application process

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VocabularyVocabulary

NHTSA – National Highway NHTSA – National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.Transportation Safety Administration.

NSC – National Safety CouncilNSC – National Safety Council

CDL – Commercial Driver’s LicenseCDL – Commercial Driver’s License

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NHTSA ReportNHTSA Report

15-passenger vans have a increased rollover 15-passenger vans have a increased rollover risk under certain conditions.risk under certain conditions.15-passenger vans if used may not have more 15-passenger vans if used may not have more than 12 passengers including the driver (see than 12 passengers including the driver (see CCC Motor Vehicle Safety Manual).CCC Motor Vehicle Safety Manual).The risk of rollover increases dramatically as the The risk of rollover increases dramatically as the number of occupants increases from fewer than number of occupants increases from fewer than five occupants to over ten passengers.five occupants to over ten passengers.15-passenger vans (with more occupants) had a 15-passenger vans (with more occupants) had a rollover rate in single vehicle crashes that is rollover rate in single vehicle crashes that is nearly 3 x the rate of those that were lightly nearly 3 x the rate of those that were lightly loaded.loaded.

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NHTSA ReportNHTSA Report

In a 12 year period, there were over 1,570 fatal crashes In a 12 year period, there were over 1,570 fatal crashes involving 15-passenger vans.involving 15-passenger vans.These crashes accounted for over 1,100 passenger These crashes accounted for over 1,100 passenger deaths.deaths.The rollover rate dramatically increases as the number of The rollover rate dramatically increases as the number of passengers increase. passengers increase. Fifteen-passenger vans with ten or more occupants had Fifteen-passenger vans with ten or more occupants had a rollover rate in single vehicle crashes a rollover rate in single vehicle crashes nearly three nearly three times the rate as when they were lightly loaded.times the rate as when they were lightly loaded.The odds of a 15 passenger van rolling over when it is The odds of a 15 passenger van rolling over when it is filled to capacity is filled to capacity is five times the odds of rollover when five times the odds of rollover when the driver is only one in the van.the driver is only one in the van.

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NHTSA Report (continued)NHTSA Report (continued)

Loading passenger vans causes:Loading passenger vans causes: 1.1. Center of gravity to shift rearward and upward increasing the Center of gravity to shift rearward and upward increasing the

likelihood of rollover. likelihood of rollover. 2.2. Shift in the center of gravity will also increase the potential for Shift in the center of gravity will also increase the potential for

loss of control in panic maneuvers.loss of control in panic maneuvers.

It is important that the van be operated by It is important that the van be operated by experienced drivers:experienced drivers:

1.1. They should understand and be familiar with the handling They should understand and be familiar with the handling characteristics of their vans, especially when fully loaded.characteristics of their vans, especially when fully loaded.

2.2. Any load placed on the roof will be above the center of gravity Any load placed on the roof will be above the center of gravity of the vehicle and will increase the likelihood of rolling over.of the vehicle and will increase the likelihood of rolling over.

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Accident FactsAccident Facts

25% of all driving accidents are the result of 25% of all driving accidents are the result of excessive speed.excessive speed.

70% of driving accidents occur within 25 70% of driving accidents occur within 25 miles from home.miles from home.

1 out of 4 employees who drive experience 1 out of 4 employees who drive experience an accident while at work.an accident while at work.

Most people know someone who has died in Most people know someone who has died in a car accident.a car accident.

NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

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Common Causes Common Causes of Rolloversof Rollovers

Hits a Ditch or EmbankmentHits a Ditch or EmbankmentRuns into soft soilRuns into soft soilIs tripped by running into or over a curb or similar objectIs tripped by running into or over a curb or similar objectOver correcting the steering when:Over correcting the steering when:

- A wheel drops of the pavement- A wheel drops of the pavement- Making a panic reaction to an emergency- Making a panic reaction to an emergency

Over correcting, referred to as over-steeringOver correcting, referred to as over-steering- Over-steering can cause rollover especially at - Over-steering can cause rollover especially at

high high speeds speeds- Can cause “fishtailing”. Once a van fishtails - Can cause “fishtailing”. Once a van fishtails

beyond 15 degrees, it is almost impossible to beyond 15 degrees, it is almost impossible to recover. recover.

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Passenger Van FactsPassenger Van FactsA speed that may be acceptable in a passenger car A speed that may be acceptable in a passenger car could be dangerous in a van.could be dangerous in a van.You should fill the front seats first. The center of gravity You should fill the front seats first. The center of gravity shifts to the rear and upward increasing the likelihood of shifts to the rear and upward increasing the likelihood of rollover as capacity increases.rollover as capacity increases.The shift in the center of gravity will also increase the The shift in the center of gravity will also increase the potential for loss of control in panic maneuvers.potential for loss of control in panic maneuvers.Low tire pressure will cause the van to roll over more Low tire pressure will cause the van to roll over more easily especially in the reareasily especially in the rearEnsure vans are equipped with light truck (L/T) tiresEnsure vans are equipped with light truck (L/T) tiresSoft shoulders and culverts pose a hazard in rural areas.Soft shoulders and culverts pose a hazard in rural areas.

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Driving TipsDriving Tips

For all kinds of vehicles.For all kinds of vehicles.Defensive Driving TheoriesDefensive Driving TheoriesDealing with aggressive driversDealing with aggressive driversBacking the vehicleBacking the vehicleHighway drivingHighway drivingCity DrivingCity DrivingRural DrivingRural DrivingEmergency situationsEmergency situationsVehicle accidentsVehicle accidents

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Driving Tips for all VehiclesDriving Tips for all Vehicles

Avoid sharp turnsAvoid sharp turnsAvoid excessive speed and abrupt maneuversAvoid excessive speed and abrupt maneuversDon’t drive tiredDon’t drive tiredDon’t drive in bad weatherDon’t drive in bad weatherAllow 2-3 second following distance (3-4 or even 5)Allow 2-3 second following distance (3-4 or even 5)Rest stops often (every 2 hrs. recommended or 100 miles)Rest stops often (every 2 hrs. recommended or 100 miles)Wear seat belts. Seat belts are a must to survive a rollover!Wear seat belts. Seat belts are a must to survive a rollover!Children shall be in an appropriate safety seat. Children over 4 Children shall be in an appropriate safety seat. Children over 4 years of age shall be in boaster seat.years of age shall be in boaster seat.Drive during the day, if possibleDrive during the day, if possibleRequire someone to be awake in the front seat with the driver on Require someone to be awake in the front seat with the driver on long tripslong tripsSoft shoulders and culverts pose a hazard in rural areas.Soft shoulders and culverts pose a hazard in rural areas.Tire pressure must be at approved levelsTire pressure must be at approved levelsGet familiar to the handling characteristicsGet familiar to the handling characteristics

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Driving Tips Driving Tips For all vehicles For all vehicles (continued)(continued)

Obey all laws, signs and speed limitsObey all laws, signs and speed limits

Stay in the right lane unless passing Stay in the right lane unless passing slower vehicles, then return to right laneslower vehicles, then return to right lane

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Driver ActionsDriver Actions

Drive with courtesyDrive with courtesy

Be calm when drivingBe calm when driving

Concentrate when drivingConcentrate when driving

No cell phones, Ipods, blackberrys or No cell phones, Ipods, blackberrys or other hand held devices or action that other hand held devices or action that could cause distraction while drivingcould cause distraction while driving

Drive defensivelyDrive defensively

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Dealing With Aggressive DriversDealing With Aggressive Drivers

Avoid eye contactAvoid eye contact

Don’t cut in front of other driversDon’t cut in front of other drivers

Allow fellow drivers to mergeAllow fellow drivers to merge

Don’t aggravate fellow drivers with hand Don’t aggravate fellow drivers with hand gesturesgestures

Don’t tailgateDon’t tailgate

Use your horn sparinglyUse your horn sparingly

If followed, do not go homeIf followed, do not go home

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Backing The Vehicle Backing The Vehicle

Use a spotterUse a spotter

Back to the left (driver’s side)Back to the left (driver’s side)

Avoid backing up if you miss a ramp/exit.Avoid backing up if you miss a ramp/exit.

Use outside mirrors (adjust ahead of time)Use outside mirrors (adjust ahead of time)

Park in an area, if possible, where you do Park in an area, if possible, where you do not have to back-upnot have to back-up

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Highway DrivingHighway Driving

Lane changes and signalsLane changes and signals

MergesMerges

Blind SpotsBlind Spots

Slow moving vehiclesSlow moving vehicles

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City DrivingCity Driving

Stop signsStop signs

Stop lightsStop lights

Yield SignsYield Signs

SignalsSignals

Blind spotsBlind spots

PedestriansPedestrians

BicyclistBicyclist

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Rural DrivingRural Driving

BicyclistBicyclist

WalkersWalkers

Domestic Animals/Wild LifeDomestic Animals/Wild Life

Soft shouldersSoft shoulders

CulvertsCulverts

Curves, hills and narrow roadsCurves, hills and narrow roads

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Emergency SituationsEmergency Situations

Encountering emergency vehiclesEncountering emergency vehicles

Headlights go outHeadlights go out

Tire blow outTire blow out

Engine failureEngine failure

Break FailureBreak Failure

Plan B for your passengers?Plan B for your passengers?

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Check-Out ProceduresCheck-Out Procedures

Drivers must be 21 years of age or olderDrivers must be 21 years of age or older

Vehicle usage must be pre-approved (CCC New Vehicle usage must be pre-approved (CCC New Driver Application form)Driver Application form)

Driver’s must have a valid state driver’s license.Driver’s must have a valid state driver’s license.

Inspect the vehicle and report any problems Inspect the vehicle and report any problems (see CCC Vehicle Inspection form)(see CCC Vehicle Inspection form)

Ensure tires are fully inflated to van (check Ensure tires are fully inflated to van (check driver door tag) or tire manufacture's driver door tag) or tire manufacture's specificationsspecifications

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Vehicle AccidentVehicle AccidentThe most important thing is to make sure everyone involved is safe. If there are The most important thing is to make sure everyone involved is safe. If there are injuries, secure medical assistance as soon as possible.injuries, secure medical assistance as soon as possible.

Make sure the vehicles are safely off the traveled portion of the road and that traffic is Make sure the vehicles are safely off the traveled portion of the road and that traffic is properly being addressed. properly being addressed.

Stay calm. Do not become confrontational or argumentative with other people. Do not Stay calm. Do not become confrontational or argumentative with other people. Do not admit liability.admit liability.

Claims adjusters will fully investigate the loss and determine the facts surrounding the Claims adjusters will fully investigate the loss and determine the facts surrounding the loss based on that investigation.loss based on that investigation.

Contact the police, even if the accident is minor, so a record of the occurrence is Contact the police, even if the accident is minor, so a record of the occurrence is established and preserved.established and preserved.

Exchange pertinent information with all people involved with the loss; and obtain Exchange pertinent information with all people involved with the loss; and obtain pertinent information from pertinent information from all witnessesall witnesses..

Pertinent informationPertinent information: full names, : full names, all participants including passengersall participants including passengers, addresses, , addresses, phone numbers and tag numbers, including any business numbers. phone numbers and tag numbers, including any business numbers.

If your vehicle is not able to be driven and needs to be towed, get the name of the If your vehicle is not able to be driven and needs to be towed, get the name of the storage facility where it is being taken.storage facility where it is being taken.

Report the loss to your claims adjuster as soon as possible.Report the loss to your claims adjuster as soon as possible.

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OverviewOverview

Passenger vans should be operated by Passenger vans should be operated by experienced drivers.experienced drivers.To insure the most qualified driver, CCC To insure the most qualified driver, CCC requires that Individuals have turned in a New requires that Individuals have turned in a New Driver Information form. They must be 21 Driver Information form. They must be 21 years of age or older and have provided a years of age or older and have provided a current acceptable three year history Motor current acceptable three year history Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on criteria Vehicle Record (MVR) based on criteria included in the Safety Manual. A new MVR will included in the Safety Manual. A new MVR will be required every three years and more often be required every three years and more often for trip drivers.for trip drivers.