Defensive Driving Overview

Original Air Date: August 13, 2020

Join Mark McKnight, CFO and John Cole, Safety Director as they discuss some finer points of how we can better protect ourselves while on the road.

Decision Driving Steps
1. Expand our "Look Ahead" Capacity
2. Size up the Whole Scene
3. Signal Your Intentions Early
4. Plan an Escape Route
5. Take Decisive Action

Tell-tale signs that drivers are distracted: 
- Weaving
- Looking down and back up a log
- Not moving when the light changes
- Lights inside the vehicle at night
- Hard braking
- Traveling slower than the speed limit

How can we minimize our "Hit by Other Vehicle" type accidents?
- Limit distractions
- Don't drive fatigued
- Maintain proper following distance
- Expect the Unexpected
- Plan an Escape Route
- "Read" Traffic