Safe Driving

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

n  Consult a road map to know the route and foresee distance have to drive

n   Drive less than 10 hours in one day

n   Drive less and work less than 14 hours a day

n   Comply with the journey management plan, if drive more than 4 hours one  way

n   Take a road map even if have a GPS

n   Consult road traffic website to avoid obstruction and anticipate any delays

n   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:

n  Have valid driving license

n  Keep vehicle’s paperwork (identification, insurance, etc.)

n   If taking medication, ensure that it doesn’t  have a drowsiness effect

n   Respect the road traffic rules and company rules if applicable

n   Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs

n   Ensure that vehicle is in proper working condition

n   Complete the checklist before leaving

n   If involved in any road incident / accident, immediately inform superiors

3 - Checklist before leaving

Y  N  N/A
Employee
o o	Do I feel fit for driving?
o o o	If I am under medical treatment, did I check the drowsiness effect of my medicines?
o o	Do I have my valid driver’s license?
MY vehicle
o o	Do I have the vehicle’s paperwork?
o o o	Do I have all other required documents (when transporting chemical products, ionizing radiation equipment)?
o o	Is my high visibility jacket in the car?
o o	Is all car equipment in good shape (tires, mirrors, lights, etc.)?
o o o	Is all legal safety equipment in the car (e.g: triangle)
o o o	If any material is transported, is it secured?
Y  N  N/A
Employee
o o	Do I feel fit for driving?
o o o	If I am under medical treatment, did I check the drowsiness effect of my medicines?
o o	Do I have my valid driver’s license?
MY vehicle
o o	Do I have the vehicle’s paperwork?
o o o	Do I have all other required documents (when transporting chemical products, ionizing radiation equipment)?
o o	Is my high visibility jacket in the car?
o o	Is all car equipment in good shape (tires, mirrors, lights, etc.)?
o o o	Is all legal safety equipment in the car (e.g: triangle)
o o o	If any material is transported, is it secured?

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

n  If drive more than 2 hours, take a 15 minute break every 2 hours

n   Drink regularly to avoid dehydration

n   Remain calm in all situations

n   Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of me (2 seconds distance)

n   Before overtaking, ensure can do it safely and don’t forget to check blind spots

n   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:

n   General state of the vehicle

n   Availability of safety belts

n   And show taxi card before departure

n   Avoid the front seat if possible

During the journey, if necessary, ask the driver to:

n   Slow down

n   Stop phone call

n   Keep safe distances

n   Avoid front seat

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

n   Put seat belt on

n   Hang on to avoid any falls

n   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:

n  I am injured;

n  I am involved in a driving accident;

n   I witnessed an accident with injured people;

n   I cannot see the road because of weather conditions (e.g: strong rain, sand storm, etc.);

n   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