Table of Contents
- 1 What is preventable accident?
- 2 What actions prevent collisions?
- 3 What are the three basic steps of the DDC collision Prevention Formula?
- 4 What is a major preventable accident?
- 5 What two things does a driver need to avoid a collision?
- 6 How can frontal collision be prevented?
- 7 What are the 3 stages of a collision?
What is preventable accident?
The National Safety Council defines a preventable crash as “one in which the driver failed to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent the accident.” Many fleets use this as their standard definition when categorizing a crash, but this definition has a real problem: “Reasonable” is highly subjective.
What actions prevent collisions?
Front-end collisions To avoid colliding with a vehicle in front, look well ahead for hazards, brake lights, and turn signals; and always maintain sufficient distance between you and the vehicle in front so that you have enough room to stop safely.
Which of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard and understand defense against?
One way to focus our attention on driving, so that we can recognize a hazard and understand the defense against it, is to use the “What If?” strategy. When you are driving, look around at all the other vehicles. Pick one and think about what that driver might do that could cause you a problem.
What are the three basic steps of the DDC collision Prevention Formula?
The Collision Prevention Formula:
- Recognize the hazards: Continuously scan the road ahead and behind checking your mirror every 3 to 5 seconds.
- Understand the defense: Continuously scan the road for possible hazards.
What is a major preventable accident?
Preventable accidents are defined by the National Safety Council as: “An occurrence involving an employer owned or leased vehicle that results in an accident in which the driver in question failed to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent it.”
What is preventable accident in trucking?
In the trucking industry, a “preventable accident” is a crash or collision in which a truck driver or motor carrier failed to act in a reasonably expected manner to prevent it. In this case, the truck driver – still in training – was driving far too fast for the rainy conditions.
What two things does a driver need to avoid a collision?
Depending on the situation, you can do one of these 3 things to prevent a collision: stop, steer away or speed up. Read the Collision Avoidance section to learn about the circumstances, when you can apply one or another technique and their advantages and disadvantages.
How can frontal collision be prevented?
Strategies to Avoid Head-on Collisions
- Obey traffic signs and the speed limit.
- Keep your vehicle in top condition.
- Avoid being distracted while driving and pay attention to other drivers.
- Avoid driving under the influence or when you are tired.
Which of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can?
One way to focus our attention on driving, so that we can recognize a hazard and understand the defense against it, is to use the “What If?” strategy. When you are driving, look around at all the other vehicles.
What are the 3 stages of a collision?
What are the three collisions that occur in a car crash?
- First Collision: Vehicle.
- Second Collision: Human.
- The Third Collision: Internal.