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2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />3 1 <br />Distractions within the vehicle takes focus <br />off driving, increases risk of accident <br />decreases time for making effective <br />driving decisions. <br />Cell phone use (any type or configuration) is <br />prohibited while the vehicle is in motion. <br />Familiarize yourself with vehicle layout and <br />controls (radio, temperature controls, etc.) prior <br />to operating unfamiliar vehicles. Set controls <br />prior to operating vehicle. Use GPS in <br />unfamiliar areas to avoid use of paper <br />maps/directions while driving. Set GPS prior to <br />vehicle operation. Pull over and stop to modify <br />GPS functions. Avoid consuming food or drink <br />while driving. <br />Parking Parking vehicle in areas of clustered <br />parked vehicles or near facility entrance <br />may impair visibility to oncoming traffic in <br />lot and increase exposure to pedestrian <br />traffic. <br />Use pull through parking or back into <br />parking space when permitted or practical. <br />When practical and safe to do so, park away <br />from other vehicles and avoid parking near the <br />facility entrance or loading docks. If available, <br />use a spotter to aid in backing activity. Back <br />no further than necessary and back slowly. Get <br />out and look (GOAL) if uncertain of immediate <br />surroundings. Tap horn prior to backing. <br />Failing to maintain space around and in <br />front of your vehicle increases risk of <br />striking another vehicle or being struck by <br />another vehicle. Insufficient <br />space shortens time for effective driving <br />decision making resulting in increased <br />accident risk. <br />Use Smith System #4, "Leave Yourself an <br />Out". Use 4 second rule when following a <br />vehicle. Avoid driving in vehicle clusters by <br />adjusting speed and using lanes that permit <br />maximum space and visibility. When stopped, <br />keep one car length space in front of vehicle <br />ahead or white line. <br />Failing to communicate with other drivers <br />and pedestrians increases risk of striking <br />vehicles, pedestrians, or being struck by <br />other vehicles, especially from the rear. <br />Use Smith System Key #5, "Make Sure They <br />See You". Brake early and <br />gradually when stopping to reduce potential <br />of being rear ended. Keep foot on brake while <br />stopped. Use turn signals and horn effectively. <br />Establish eye contact with other drivers and <br />pedestrians to extent practical. Use vehicle <br />positioning that promotes being seen. <br />Failing to observe vehicles, pedestrians, <br />bicyclists, and other relevant objects in <br />vicinity of your vehicle increases risk of <br />side swipes, rear ending, and third party <br />injury. <br />Use Smith System Key #2, "Get the Big <br />Picture". Maintain 360 degrees of awareness <br />around vehicle. Check a mirror every 6-8 <br />seconds, maintain space around the vehicle, <br />choose a lane that avoids being boxed in. Look <br />for pedestrian activity ahead in crosswalks or <br />sidewalks. Watch for construction zone <br />approach signs and act early by executing lane <br />changes and reducing speed. <br />Failing to keep your eyes moving <br />increases risk of not seeing relevant <br />vehicles, pedestrians, and objects in your <br />vicinity that may impair your ability to <br />make timely and appropriate driving <br />decisions and also increases risk of <br />accident. <br />Use Smith System Key #3, "Keep Your Eyes <br />Moving". Move your eyes every 2 seconds <br />and avoid staring while evaluating relevant <br />objects. Scan major and minor intersections <br />prior to entering them. Check mirrors.