Title Page
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Document No.
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In-Cab Defensive Driver Coaching
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Pre-Trip Operations
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Fit for Duty
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Performs Complete Pre/Post Inspections
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Adjusts Seat and Mirrors
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Wears Safety Belt
Starting, Stopping and Parking
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Smooth/ No jerking
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Covers Brake When Appropriate
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Uses 3 point contact to enter and exit the vehicle
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Parks in a location to avoid backing
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Uses 5 step parking plan
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Leaves space in front when stopping/ parking behind other vehicles
Cushion of Safety
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Uses minimum 6 seconds following distance
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Is aware of surroundings
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Avoids driving in others blind spots
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Is aware of own blind spots
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Compensates for tailgaters
Speed Management
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Reduce speed to 1/2 of posted limit on ramps and curves
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Adjusts speed based on surroundings and conditions
Scanning
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Scans ahead 12-14 seconds and looks for hazards
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Uses mirrors to scan sides of vehicle
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Spots potential hazards in time to take appropriate actions
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Leans in seat to improve sight angle
Lane Managment
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Selects proper lane on city streets and expressways
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Checks blind spots
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Uses directional signals appropriately
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Keeps wheels straight on left turns
Traffic Laws
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Obeys all traffic laws
Comments
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Instructor Signature
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Driver Signature
