Defensive driving is a style of driving that avoids accidents by anticipating problems. It helps drivers save money on fuel, brakes, and tires, while also saving lives. Defensive driving requires planning ahead, observing hazards, anticipating issues, and deciding how to respond in order to maintain safety.
2. Defensive Driving What is defensive driving? Defensive driving is a style of road driving that keeps you away from other people's problems. It's an intellectual approach that helps you save fuel, brakes, tyres and more importantly - lives. You might simply be out for a rushing to an urgent delivery; whatever the reason for your journey, adopting a defensive driving approach will reduce stress, save money and get you there in one piece - and more often than not, get you there quicker! Prepare by: Adnan Masood Manager QHSE at TCG {0336-2350594}
6. Defensive Driving A Hazard is Anything which contains a element off actual or potential danger Anything likely to cause us to change speed or direction Prepare by: Adnan Masood Manager QHSE at TCG {0336-2350594}
9. Defensive Driving Take into account: what can be seen what cannot be seen what might reasonably be expected to happen which hazards represent the greatest threat contingency plans Prepare by: Adnan Masood Manager QHSE at TCG {0336-2350594}
10. Defensive Driving To deal with a hazard, a driver should always: be ready to: STEER BRAKE ACCELERATE by use of the correct: POSITION SPEED GEAR HORN Prepare by: Adnan Masood Manager QHSE at TCG {0336-2350594}
11. Defensive Driving So how do we adopt a defensive driving style? Planning: Observe Anticipate What’s important? Decide what to do Do it! Prepare by: Adnan Masood Manager QHSE at TCG {0336-2350594}
12. Defensive Driving Occupational Road Risk Every driver travelling for work purposes has a duty to be responsible and represent the good name off their employer Every road user has a responsibility to stay safe and keep others safe on the road. Prepare by: Adnan Masood Manager QHSE at TCG {0336-2350594}
13. Defensive Driving Better driving leads to: Less wear and tear on the vehicle/person Less fuel consumption Less down time for maintenance/accidents More efficient working Prepare by: Adnan Masood Manager QHSE at TCG {0336-2350594}