Defensive Driving Post Test.

You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for FIVE SECONDS

About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead

Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk

Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check

It's the 360-DEGREE safety space cushion AROUND your vehicle

= Time

The 3 to 4 second rule

The ABS brakes

When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an intersection, you should be able to see the REAR TIRES of the FRONT vehicle touching the ground

Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary

When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake

Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible

Your Attitude

Wearing Your Seatbelt

> Make safe driving decisions > Allow for the lack of skill, improper attitudes and actions of other drivers > Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers) > Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action >Concede the right of way to prevent crash

> Pay Day > Social Functions > Romance

> Medication = slower driving > Physically you may be distracted by coughing or sneezing > Tiredness = Slow reactions & fuzzy thinking

> Driving in a selfish manner without caring about the safety of others. > Trying to intimidate another drive > A ticket-able offense

> Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm > Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident > A criminal offense >An agitated state of aggressive driving

> Personal factors > Running late for an appointment > Slow Drivers > Other aggressive drivers

> Is careful to commit no driving errors > Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the actions of pedestrians and other drivers

Sick, tired, family problems (angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems (conflict with co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol

Other drivers' personal factors, pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poor visibility, driving conditions

Other people's lives around you, Comcast's equipment, and/or damaging the environment

>Place safety cones outside the vehicle to provide an awareness that you are working on the road. > Use headlights during dark conditions. >Use turn signals in advance of an intersection. Remove distractions from inside the vehicle. >Arrive in appropriate condition to drive a vehicle (enough rest, eaten recently, etc.)

> Keep unused equipment locked in the vehicle. > Check on the vehicle regularly (applies to all groups). > Know the location of all equipment outside of the vehicle.

> Windows > Lights > Mirrors > Exterior > Fluid > Tires > Brakes > Steering

Good Visibility in all directions is essential to defensive driving

> Emergency lights > Driving lights > Headlights > Turn Signals > Brake lights > Reflectors

Oil should be added whenever the dipstick reads at, or below, the add mark.

the Engine Oil

You STOP --- period --- end of story.

You should be able to see fluid in the coolant reservoir and read the level using the line molded on the side of the reservoir. If there is no line, you should see about two inches of coolant in the reservoir.

Because, The coolant reservoir is used as an overflow container for the actual coolant container. If the engine coolant gets too hot, the boiling fluid can expand without putting pressure on the cooling system.

Never remove the radiator cap on a warm or hot engine, regardless of coolant level. Doing so may result in severe burns

The brake fluid level should be checked frequently. If there is no fill level marked on the side of the brake fluid reservoir, it should be close to full at all times.

The power steering fluid level should be within the specific range marked on the small dipstick located on the filler cap.

You can go months without needing the windshield washer fluid, when you do need it, you usually need it badly; so always make sure you have an adequate amount accessible.

Tire inflation should be checked with a tire gauge A tire can be dangerously low on air before you notice just by looking.

Bring it to your Supervisor's attention

Place the quarter in the tread so that the top of Washington's head is pointed down. If you can see the top of the head, the tire must be replaced

For discoloration

Excessive heat build-up and possible metal crystallization

When there are misshapen holes on the wheel or rim.

If any of the rims have deep dents at the tire bead

Remove hub caps or wheel covers

Make sure they are securely attached and locked

Make sure it's there --- securely in place- and not obstructed

Check that there is an adequate number of cones for the type of vehicle and that they're in good shape

The first thing is to check the breaks

> If the pedal pressure builds with each pump, you may have air in the brake lines. > If, while pumping, the pedal pressure remains low, you may be low on fluid or may need to adjust the brakes. >If the pedal slowly loses pressure during the 5 seconds, there could be a leak in the system or a malfunctioning master cylinder

> After you set the parking brake, place the vehicle in gear and apply a small amount of power. The parking brake should keep the vehicle from moving. If it doesn't, notify your Supervisor

Prevent accidents

You should check your mirrors, windshield , and window

> They should be clean and free of cracks or broken glass. (Know whether it's against the law in your state to drive with a cracked windshield.) > Report any significant damage immediately. Rear view and side mirrors should be adjusted to maximize visibility.

Replace wiper blades every six months, which is generally more often than most of us think.

check the pliability of the blades when you're doing your inspection of the vehicle. Often, it's handy to do it when you close the hood after checking the fluid levels.

> Check the operability of your steering mechanism, both while you're sitting still and while you're moving. > While you're parked, turn the wheel from stop to stop. It should move freely and, if equipped with power steering, shouldn't make noise while at the stops. If

you could be low on power steering fluid

If the vehicle "front end" is noisy over a rough road. Also if you feel the vehicle isn't tracking straight or if the steering wheel has excessive play

> The tread, uneven wear, and damage

Location and description of any damage

> Engine: Smooth, rough, burns oil > Transmission: Smooth, slips, leaks oil > Brakes: Quiet, noisy, pulls to side >Front End and Steering: Okay, needs aligning, pulls to side >Other: Radiator, air conditioner, muffler, etc. >Fluid Levels: Oil, brakes, transmission, power steering

>Top of truck/van >Engine hood >Grill >Front left and right front and rear fenders >Left and right front doors and rocker panels >Left and right sides >Tool bins >Ladder racks >Rear bumpers

>Cab >Fire extinguishers: Comcast requires a charged fire extinguisher >Mirrors >First aid kits: Comcast requires a fully stocked first aid kit >Seat belts

Lights (all) Horn Backup alarm Beacon Wipers Mirrors Gauges State inspection due date Insurance card Vehicle registration card Condition of logo Date and mileage of last oil change

> Traffic cones > Work zones signage > Paddles or flags > Power inverter

Fluids, tires, brakes, steering, driving aids (mirrors, lights, wipers), cleanliness of vehicle

Grinding sound when turning

The horn: alert other drivers of danger, lights, reflectors, mirrors and windows: ability to see and be seen

Tires, such as tread and wear; Glass—any damage, and mechanical areas, such as the engine, transmission, steering, brakes, fluid levels, and status of the exterior of the vehicle for scratches, dents, or rust.

They forget They think the belt is uncomfortable The belt wrinkles their clothes Others

"I was only going a short distance." "I forgot to wear it."

is discomfort

Every 14 seconds

Every 12 minutes

9,500 lives in America each year.

The risk of fatal injury is reduced to front seat passengers by 45%

vehicle can be pulled over and a citation issued whenever a law enforcement officer observes an unbelted driver or passenger

the officer can only write a citation for lack of seat belt use if the violator is stopped for another infraction.

You should Be sure to adjust both side and rear-view mirrors. Also, ensure that the mirrors are secure to the vehicle and are clean

it should be angled to reflect traffic behind the vehicle, according to the driver's body position when driving

it should be angled according to the driver's height and body position when driving.

28-foot: 10-foot combination: 3-foot step ladder:

on the top of the vehicle

Inside the vehicle

Confirming that the ladder has been loaded properly to the truck Ensuring that the ladder is properly engaged to the front hitch and is locked down

>Extension ladders should typically be positioned on the passenger side. > The base section should be facing down. > The feet of the ladder should be toward the rear of your vehicle. The hooks should be in the storage position and toward the front of your vehicle. >The ladder should fit between the bumpers without hanging over, and it should never overhang more than two feet beyond the back bumper. > All locking mechanisms should be engaged. >Any locks used to prevent theft should be locked.

Ensure that the door is fastened

pose an issue in that there is extra weight and they add to the clearance height of the vehicle.

Ensure that the boom is in the lowered position before driving the vehicle. Do not drive if the boom cannot be lowered to its original position.

>it could knock other objects,;or if driving through an underpass, >it could prevent the vehicle from moving, as well as damaging the boom itself and surrounding objects/people.

to Minimize blind spots; someone else could have driven the vehicle with different mirror settings than you. It is best to check that all mirrors are set to your preference.

Objects can move and harm anyone within or outside the vicinity of the vehicle, especially during a hard brake. This can distract you from the road, possibly causing accidents.

Any ladders, drill bit compartment doors, and if equipped, the aerial lift should be returned to its proper location for driving.

Other drivers, pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, etc. that have difficulty seeing your vehicle may place themselves in your driving path, causing an accident.

Turn on headlights during precipitation or dark; use turn signals; ensure brake lights are working; maintain a clean exterior vehicle (including removal of snow from vehicle

It's important to develop good scanning habits when you're driving so that you can locate, identify, and react to hazards or problems early.

The 12 to 15 second eye lead time refers to the distance you should search ahead of your vehicle to be able to identify hazards with enough time to react before reaching them

a 12 to 15 second lead time would have you scanning about 1 to 1½ blocks ahead.

12 to 15 second lead time would have you scanning about a quarter to one-half a mile ahead.

The 45 degree eye scan refers to scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk.

because it will be out-of-focus and not clear enough for identification. It also might take you longer to process what you think you saw because it wasn't clear, cutting into your reaction time

The 90-degree head check refers to the action you should take whenever you're going to change lanes, pull out into traffic, or check the side perimeters of your driving environment.

You should turn your head 90 degrees to look over your shoulder. You'll see things behind you more clearly and you'll have the time to process and react to the situation.

because The front-rear/front-side eye scan pattern has you look to the front, then to the rear, back to the front, then to the side to make sure you view your total driving environment while moving.

Your safety perimeter is the 360 degree space around your vehicle. It's your comfort zone, also known as your zone of safety or space cushion

you determine the proper following distance by noticing when the bumper of the vehicle ahead of you passes a fixed object like a utility pole or mark on the road, and then counting one-thousand and one, one-thousand and two, and so on until the front bumper of your vehicle reaches the same fixed object. The number you count to, tells you how many seconds you are behind the vehicle.

>At night, add 2 seconds >If it's raining, add 2 seconds and turn on your lights >If you're towing a vehicle, add 2 seconds > If the roads are icy or > it's snowing, add several seconds Increase following distance when someone is tailgating you. >This allows enough time for you and the vehicle behind you to stop

prevents the driver ahead of you from becoming distracted or annoyed

Bill boarding is a situation that occurs when one vehicle blocks the vision of the driver of another vehicle. This may happen when your van obscures the next lane. This may also occur if your view of an upcoming hazard is blocked (bill boarded) by a large vehicle in front of you.

the maximum (or minimum) speed at which a vehicle may legally travel on a particular stretch of road

1. Checking the mirrors 2. Checking for blind spots

A lot of people only check their rear-view and side mirrors when they plan to make a change of position or move, Mirrors distort and reverse the image you're seeing. Distances can seem further than they really are.

Blind spots are areas behind and beside your vehicle that can't be seen by your mirrors.

Up to 8ft in front of a Truck Up to 50ft behind a Truck

they severely distort depth perception, so again you need to verify what you're seeing (or not seeing) by actually looking over your shoulder.

By knowing the type of brakes your car is equipped with

you should pump the brake pedal. This jabbing motion will cause the springs to release immediately and allow the wheels to continue to roll without lock-up.

You should squeeze the brakes until you feel them begin to lock-up, then let up and squeeze again. This on/off squeezing motion (modulation) keeps the wheels from locking.

These computer-controlled, anti-lock brakes won't allow the wheels to lock up no matter how hard you apply the brakes, so you should use a steady, firm pressure. Do not pump ABS brakes, since it decreases its effectiveness.

the longer it will take to stop. if the gross vehicle weight doubles, just the vehicle itself

the braking requirement doubles. Remember, you also need to take into account the load the vehicle is carrying, not just the vehicle itself

Then the braking requirement quadruples

then the braking requirement increases 8 times.

It actually takes 10 to 15 times farther to stop on icy or wet roads than on dry roads.

Take your foot off the gas and put it over the brake pedal.

Assume your reaction time will be reduced and add a second or two to your following distance. Be aware of your own physical limitations and act accordingly

Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and hovering over the brake pedal in anticipation of applying the brake

You want to ensure safer moving conditions and that you have time to react a hazard and the distance to stop safely.

> Don't over-brake or over-steer >Take foot off the accelerator and brake; steer gently in the direction of the skid. >Brake according to type (ABS/Standard)

>Ensure you have an ice scraper >Ensure windows, headlights, brake lights, and hood are clean >Ensure you have tire chains and traction materials >Ensure the heater and defroster are working >Ensure your windshield washer fluid reservoir is full

you should Leave 10-12 feet

Size of the vehicle, the weight of the vehicle, and the road conditions (uphill, downhill, weather, curved road)

You should not pass someone when you can't see 12-15 seconds ahead, on bridges, in tunnels, railroad crossings, and/or a solid barrier lines

an unplanned event that has the potential to produce personal injury and/or property damage.

Step1: Check the scene for safety Step 2: Contact emergency services if there are injuries Step 3: Call police Step 4: Call Supervisor Step 5 : Exchange info with other drivers

> If the cause of the crash is still present, the main objective is to prevent other people from being injured. >The circumstances surrounding the crash may change due to changes in operations, weather, personnel > Witnesses to the incident can be identified and when possible, interviewed while the crash is still fresh in their minds

Your Manager/Supervisor should seek help from the divisional Director of Safety and/or the Comcast Claims Management Department.

until seven years after the date of the incident. For an employee injury, please refer to the retention policy for personnel records.

Distractions: Call from boss, work orders, child and ball in the street Recommended Actions: Tell your supervisor that you need to pull over before telling him the serial numbers. If he states that he needs them right now and you can't find a spot, tell him there are children nearby and there are no available parking spots. You will call him back as soon as you park in a safe space.

Distractions: Sun setting, person flashing high beams, aggressive driving, lost; confusion and nervousness Recommended Actions: Pull over and contact your Supervisor for directions. If the Supervisor is unavailable, contact a dispatcher. Also, ask the dispatcher to contact the customer to let them know that you are on the way.

Distractions: GPS, running late for meeting, not familiar with surroundings. Recommended Actions: Exit the highway to a local route. Park in a safe location, then reprogram the GPS to avoid highways. This should allow you to skip the highway traffic.

You should eliminate distractions because 80% of crashes and 65% of near-crashes are related to driver inattention within 3 seconds of the even

> Accelerate to 20 MPH or less > Look down the lane—high eye lead time > Do not anticipate > Do not stare at the cone barrier > Proper hand position > Do not snap back if the turn is started in wrong direction

it should be used only in an emergency situation

is Typically three-quarters of a second

over 27 feet from the time the command is given to the time steering input begins.

increases to over 60 feet. It is important to always maintain a 3 to 4 second following distance.

The cones will be set up to form three lanes, 12 feet wide with one extended entry lane down the middle. This lane is blocked off with cones so the driver must turn into either the left or right lane at the instructor's command.

executing a hard controlled braking stop while turning. the same as the evasive exercise in the approach to the three lanes at 20 MPH (15 MPH for bucket trucks

>Speed control entering cones (20 MPH) >High eye lead time >Modulate or stab braking >Firm brake pressure without skidding >Proper hand position > Do not snap back if turn starts in wrong direction

turn right from the right lane and left from the left lane.

>Traffic volume >Conditions of road surface (rough road, wet road, sand, mud or other obstacle) >Visibility (smoke, rain, snow, fog) >Environmental conditions (pedestrians, parked cars, schools, malls)

cover the brake does not mean to stop, but to anticipate a stop. It may also serve as a warning to the vehicle behind you of your intention to stop.

> Approaching a stale green light > When pedestrian traffic is present >When driving next to parked cars > When approaching an intersection > To communicate intentions to other traffic

> Allows you to scan the intersection Keeps you out of the intersection while scanning the intersection > Enables you to establish a 3 to 4 second following distance