DD Booklet PDO
DD Booklet PDO
DD Booklet PDO
Introduction
Summary
Driver
Journey
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Vehicle
Lifesaving
rules
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Emergency
situations
Did you
know
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Copyright PDO
Introduction
This booklet is:
Acting as a refresher to all PDO
and contractor drivers who have
completed PDO-approved defensive driving (DD) training.
It details what is required of a
safe driver in terms of his/her journey, vehicle and driving behavior.
Tells you on how to deal with
emergency situations which may
arise whilst driving and it touches
on life saving rules.
It is a simple document which
you should refer to from time to
time and make use of the information in it.
Hamed Al-Esry
Senior Corporate Road
Safety Advisor.
The new version of Defensive Driving Training has shifted dramatically from focusing on
technical driving to more on Hearts and Minds
issues; where the team who was involved in
the development of the new training version
has included a lot of training elements that will
be very helpful and beneficial to all the new candidates who attended the Defensive Driving
Training for the first time, or those people who
are attending it as a refresher.
I hope this booklet will work as a handy reminder for you and please do not hesitate to
refer to its contents from time to time to keep
refreshing your mind on what you have gained
during the actual training.
Wishing you all a safe driving wherever you
are.
David Marsh
Sheida International
LLC
February 2013
DRIVE SAFELY.
YOURS AND YOUR FAMILYS LIVES DEPEND
ON IT!
Summary
For ease of reference, the booklet is divided into
four clearly marked sections, so it can be easily
referred to:
Driver
As a driver you have to:
Carry the correct ROP licence
and PDO DD permit for the vehicle being driven.
Assess your fitness to drive
and never drive when tired or
under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Always follow the journey plan,
wear your safety belt and never
over-speed or use mobile phone
while driving.
The Journey
Vehicle
Always complete the vehicle
checks, report defects and have
Class A defects repaired before
any journey is taken.
Ensure the vehicle complies
with SP2000.
Any load is secure and complies with SP2001.
Emergency situations
Personal safety and that of any
passenger(s) should always be
your first consideration.
In the event of a breakdown or
collision, contact your journey
manager and follow the procedures.
Driver
Attitude
The most important safety feature in any vehicle is a safe driver.
What makes a safe driver?
A positive attitude towards
driving, other road users and
company driving policies.
A positive attitude spreads to
others. Without this approach
you will not be a truly safe
driver.
Leading by example.
Authorisation to drive
Ensure all documents, such as
your ROP licence and PDO DD
permit, are valid and relate to the
category of vehicle you are
driving.
License
Traffic Law
Journey Management
Journey management system
is provided to ensure your safety
and your passenger(s), so we are
kindly encouraging you to:
Follow the journey plan.
Take enough rest as per plan.
Drive at an appropriate speed
for the conditions.
Keep in contact with your journey manager.
Fatigue
Fatigue is a major contributory
factor to road crashes globally; and
research has shown that driving
whilst fatigued is as dangerous as
driving under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. If you become
tired whilst driving, do the following:
Pull in to a safe place.
Inform your journey manager.
Take some rest.
After having rested you should
walk around the vehicle a few
times to help blood circulation.
Follow your journey safely.
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Speed
It is worth repeating that speed
limits are limits not targets! Because a road has a certain posted
speed limit does not mean that a
vehicle has to be driven at that
speed: it is merely the maximum
legal speed for that road.
Adjust your speed to suit the
prevailing conditions.
Always drive at an appropriate
speed.
Leave plenty of time for your
journey. Dont be in a hurry, It is
better to arrive late than not to
arrive at all.
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Space
Space gives you time to react
and time gives you space to react.
Keep a minimum of 3 seconds
between you and the vehicle in
front. Leave an extra few seconds
in front if a vehicle is driving
too close behind you. This will
give you more time to react to a
situation in front and reduce the
chances of being hit from behind.
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Mobile Phone
Using a mobile phone whilst
driving is a distraction and it may
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle. What call is so important that you could lose your life
over it? Think about it.
A UK study by the Department
for Transport in 2008 proved it
was as dangerous to use handsfree or hand-held mobile phones.
The study proved that a driver
was 4 times more likely to be
involved in an accident; this risk
is equivalent to a driver driving
under the influence of alcohol.
Reversing
Some tips:
Reversing is a risky manoeuvre
and requires concentration.
Avoid reversing where possible
(ie drive in drive out).
Open the windows.
Reverse very slowly and survey
the area around the vehicle
carefully.
Practices reverse parking especially at home to avoid hitting
children.
Listen for voices while reversing.
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Journey
Vehicle checks
Check the vehicle daily and
confirm FLOWERS
- Fuel.
- License.
- Engine oil.
- Cooling water.
- Electricity.
- Rubber.
- Safety equipment.
Perform visual checks when
stopped for breaks.
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Weather conditions
and seasonal changes
Weather
conditions
and
seasonal changes are one of the
important things that need attention. This is the cause of its direct
impact on the driving process
in particular and road safety in
general.
We would like to remind you
with following and their hazards:
Bright sunshine
glare.
Darkness
changed perception and reduced vision.
Wind
vehicle stability and
sand accumulation.
Rain Wadis, slippery surface
and reduced visibility.
Fog
reduced visibility.
Remember:If you encounter
fog on your journey:
Move off the road carefully to
a safe distance.
Leave the engine running with
the lights on.
Inform your journey manager.
Recommence your journey
only when fog has cleared.
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Night driving
Night driving is not permitted
in PDO operations with the
exceptions listed in SP 2000.
If driving at night, remember
that your vision is reduced,
making it more difficult to see
hazards such as pedestrians,
cyclist and animals.
Your perception is changed
and objects may seem further
away than they really are.
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Vehicle
Servicing
The condition of your vehicle
is one you can control. You decide
when, where and how to drive it.
Keeping your vehicle in top form
will help you maintain control in
all types of driving conditions. For
that:
Ensure your vehicle is serviced
as per the manufacturers
recommendations.
Proper servicing keeps the
driver and occupants safe and
prolongs the life of the vehicle.
Maintenance is a shared task
between the driver, the maintenance workshop and the manager of the team of drivers.
You are (as a driver) always the
first line of defence.
Safe vehicle
Ensure you check your vehicle
to make sure it is:
Safe.
Legal.
Roadworthy.
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Defect reporting
Report all defects in writing.
Never drive an unsafe vehicle.
Have all defects repaired
before commencing a journey.
Vehicle loading
Ensure any load is secured
properly and in compliance with
SP2001. Load should be checked
periodically during a journey.
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Vehicle cleanliness
Ensure your vehicle is clean
both inside and outside.
Make sure that all rubbish is
removed daily.
Never leave heavy objects in
the passenger area as they
can become missiles in the
event of an accident or even a
harsh brake.
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Emergency
situations
Emergency situations
If you are involved in any accident, follow the steps below:
Comply with the Oman road
traffic law.
Protect the scene to ensure
others safety.
Stay calm, Help injured.
Call emergency services, if
needed.
Keep all passengers safe.
Call your journey manager.
Tyre Blowout
Keep firm grip of steering.
Foot off the gas.
Avoid braking except to give
brake light warning to others.
Steer gradually to the shoulder.
Keep all passengers safe.
Inform Journey Manager.
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Vehicle Fire
Pull over to the shoulder.
Switch off engine.
Get all passengers out to a
safe place.
Call for emergency services, if
needed.
Try to extinguish the fire if safe
to do so.
Do not open bonnet or engine
compartment.
Inform Journey Manager.
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An Airbag
Is a lifesaving safety device
built into vehicles and
designed to activate when an
impact occurs.
Is designed to work in conjunction with safety belts, NOT as
replacements for them.
Small children must never
be seated in the front seat of
any vehicle equipped with an
airbag.
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Finally..
Driving is no different to any other life skill: if we do
not make a conscious effort to keep our skill at a high
level, we will become unsafe and put ourselves and our
family at unnecessary risk
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