Welcome to Welcome to Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving

Overview Notable PointsOverview Notable Points

Bruce B. Bradley CET, OHST – Program Administrator

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First , a few safety/housekeeping items

Please turn off all cell phones and pagersPlease turn off all cell phones and pagers (vibrate OK)

In case of emergency we will??

Fire extinguishers, AED and First Aid kits are??

Restrooms areRestrooms areLet’s Go!

1)1) Who taught you how to drive?Who taught you how to drive?

2) What type of tire do you have on your vehicle, (not round and black) could you give the 44 safety ratings = ?

1) What type(s) of brakes do you have on your vehicle? (If new and ABS equipped your car knows and tells you so)

• Within 1010 feet (+ or -) how many feet will it take for your vehicle to stop from 60 mph60 mph?

• Do you know the power curve/shift cycle for your vehicle? YES YES NO

6) Have you ever wondered how all those “idiots” got a license? YES YES NO

7) What specifically qualifies you to drive your 3000 lb (500 if motorcycle) metal and plastic vehicle at fatal velocities with the rest of the mass populace?

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Notable Points

Defensive Driving is required to drive on university business. It is a privilege not a right.

Driving from the main campus to Foundation or USB constitutes driving on university business.

Applies to local and out of area travel.

More Notable Points

• What is university business?– Campus related travel approved by your manager

• E.g. conferences, workshops, meetings, professional and/or personal development

• Approved modes of transportation:– Your personal automobile, University vehicle, rental car or

powered cart– Motorcycles are NOT NOT an approved mode of transportation for

university business and there is nono mileage reimbursement, auto liability or workers’ compensation coverage. See following gruesome slides for potential reasons, if squeamish look through your fingers…

This is a true account of the event, and what is completely remarkable, this idiot lived through it. Just goes to show you, God takes care of animals and fools.

A truck was travelling down the highway at around 1 o'clock in the morning near Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Motorcyclist was travelling at Motorcyclist was travelling at 120 mph120 mph and and ran into the back of the movingran into the back of the moving semi-truck.semi-truck.

Truck driver said he felt the impact, and it took almost a 1/4 mile for him to pull over.

This is what he found... Guy below is stuck into back of truck -- helmet stuck in door where head went through it. Still find it hard to believe this guy lived---------------

Yes, that is what is left of the motorcycle, yes that is a real person and yes he has no boots on now….

This was a definite OOWIE!

The potential for accidents can be much higher as motorcycles are harder to see and some riders are not, how shall we say it, as careful as they could be.

More Notable Points Powered Carts:

– If you drive a powered cart on campus, you must complete the self-administered training (from the RM&S website) and submit the signature page to RM&S.

– Ask Facility Services to provide you with an orientation to familiarize you with the cart.

$ Let’s talk about insurance…– Your personal auto policy is primary!

$ If you are in an accident, the university is secondary. Keep in mind that you must be acting within the normal course and scope of your job.

More Notable Points

Do’s and Don’tsDon’ts of an Accident:– If an accident occurs DO NOT ADMIT GUILT!DO NOT ADMIT GUILT!– Report any accident within 4848 hours to University Police,

RM&S and your manager

– Avoid using cell phones

• Hands free is in effect and don’t think it is the $25 fine!Hands free is in effect and don’t think it is the $25 fine!– Campus vehicles have emergency document kits in the glove

compartments (ensure they are there when you pick up the vehicle)

• Create an accident kit for your personal car: Camera, notepad, pen, reflective vest, fix-a-flat, fire extinguisher (CO2 is best)

More Notable Points

DMV Pull Notice Program:DMV Pull Notice Program:◦ Driving on university business requires employees (i.e.

staff, faculty, MPPs, student assistants and HREO approved volunteers) to be enrolled in the DMV Pull Notice Program. An initial notice will be sent to RM&S upon enrollment An annual notice will be sent to RM&S If a violation appears, you & your manager* will be contacted by the

Risk Management & Safety (i.e. telephone and letter). Generally, you will have 1 day (24 hours) to begin correction of the violation*.

Employee is prohibited from driving until the violation is Employee is prohibited from driving until the violation is cleared.cleared.

* New Policy going into effect. Bummer!

More Notable Points Campus Policy Campus Policy - Definition of a Good Driver :

– The driver must possess a good driving record. The minimum eligibility standards of a “good driving record” “good driving record” are:

• Employees must possess a valid driver’s license to legally operate the class of vehicle(s) they plan to drive.

• Employees will be required to attend a Defensive Driving class if they have accumulated four (44) violation points within the last three (3) years.

• Employees, who have accumulated six (66) violation points within the last three (33) years, will be excludedexcluded from driving a vehicle on university business.

• The university reserves the right to obtain and examine driving records, without prior notification, of all individuals who use university and/or private vehicles on university business. Continued authorization to drive university and/or private vehicles on university business will depend upon a positive evaluation of driving reports provided by the DMV.

◦ http://lynx.csusm.edu/policies/procedures_online.asp?ID=119

FormsForms

AuthorizationAuthorization to Drive Personal Vehicle on University Business (STD261STD261 Form – we only want a copy!):

– This document should be renewed each fiscal year and maintained by your department.

Authorization for Release of Driver Record Information (DMV INF-1101 DMV INF-1101 Form):

– Each employee driving on university business will be enrolled in the DMV Pull Notice Program. This form is requiredrequired to enroll the employee and will be maintained in RM&S.

SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO BE LUCKY THAN GOOD, TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ACCIDENT….

The pick-up was traveling from right to left when it crashed through the guardrail. It flipped end-over-end, across the culvert outlet, and landed right side up on the left side of the culvert, facing the opposite direction from which he was traveling. Amazing huh…?

That would have smarted a bit….. Ya think?

Questions and Questions and Answers?Answers?

I feel I am a I feel I am a better driver better driver

now!now!

Risk Management & SafetyRisk Management & Safetyhttp://www.csusm.edu/rms/defensive_driving.htm

Bruce B. Bradley CET, OHST – Program Administrator