09/11/2025
Driving Safety / Defensive Driving Guidence
1. Importance of Driving Safety
- Ensures the safety of drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and workplace staff.
- Prevents property damage, vehicle downtime, and costly accidents.
- Builds a responsible and professional driving culture.
- Helps maintain compliance with organizational and legal standards.
2. Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Inspect brakes, lights, reflectors, mirrors, windshields, and wipers.
- Check tire pressure and tread depth to prevent blowouts.
- Test horn, signals, and emergency equipment before leaving.
- Report any mechanical defects immediately and do not operate unsafe vehicles.
3. Seat Belt and PPE Use
- Always fasten your seatbelt before moving the vehicle.
- Use helmets, reflective jackets, and gloves when working outside or near traffic zones.
- Seatbelts and PPE minimize injury risks during accidents.
4. Speed Management
- Follow posted speed limits; never exceed them.
- Adjust speed according to load weight, traffic, visibility, and road conditions.
- Reduce speed when turning, reversing, or driving through work zones.
5. Safe Following Distance
- Maintain a minimum distance of at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
- Increase the gap during rain, fog, or low visibility.
- Avoid tailgating to prevent rear-end collisions.
6. Distracted Driving Control
- Avoid using mobile phones, eating, or adjusting controls while driving.
- Focus on the road, mirrors, and surrounding hazards.
- Use hands-free systems only if approved and safe to operate.
7. Signaling and Awareness
- Signal early before turns, lane changes, or slowing down.
- Use mirrors regularly to check blind spots.
- Stay alert for pedestrians, workers, and other vehicles in industrial areas.
8. Defensive Driving Practices
- Expect mistakes from other drivers and be prepared to react safely.
- Keep your vehicle visible; avoid another driver’s blind spots.
- Always anticipate road hazards and plan escape routes.
- Do not assume others will stop or signal correctly.
9. Fatigue and Health Management
- Take regular breaks during long shifts.
- Avoid driving when tired, ill, or under medication causing drowsiness.
- Stay hydrated and maintain proper posture while driving.
10. Driving Under Influence (DUI) Prevention
- Never drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any impairing substances.
- Report any driver showing signs of intoxication.
- Encourage strict enforcement of company’s DUI policy.
11. Respect for Traffic Signs and Rules
- Obey all traffic lights, road markings, and speed signs.
- Follow site-specific safety signs inside industrial premises.
- Yield pedestrians and emergency vehicles at all times.
12. Post-Accident and Emergency Protocols
- Stop immediately and secure the accident area.
- Inform supervisors and emergency services.
- Use hazard lights and warning triangles to alert other drivers.
- Cooperate in incident investigation and reporting.
13. Professional Image and Responsibility
- Maintain cleanliness and order inside the vehicle.
- Drive courteously and represent the company positively.
- Safety-conscious driving reflects discipline and professionalism.
Call to Action
- Commit to safety every time you drive.
- Stay alert, think ahead, and act responsibly.
- Defensive driving is not just a rule — it’s your shield on the road.
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