Driver Safety Manual
TRUE or FALSE?
The HSSE&SP CF - Driver Safety Manual applies to all Company Vehicles or Drivers on Company Business.
TRUE.
The manual does not apply to Commuting.
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), Road Safety is a Global concern as Road Traffic incidents result in how many fatalities each year?
1.34 million fatalities
with injuries up to 50 million.
Travel or transport by road is an integral part of Shell business for our employees and contractors who clock around 1 billion kms driving every year.
Who is required to take Defensive Driving training?
All Drivers who drive on public roads for Company Business.
Training Curriculum will be based on annual mileage.
TRUE or FALSE?
Fatigue is a state of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by lack of sleep.
TRUE.
Mental and physical functioning is reduced from sleep deprivation and/or being awake during normal sleep hours. Fatigue may result from extended work hours, insufficient opportunities for sleep, failure to use available sleep opportunities, or the effects of sleep disorders, medical conditions or pharmaceuticals which reduce sleep or increase sleepiness.
TRUE or FALSE?
All non-professional drivers must complete a Journey Management Assessment prior to every road trip.
TRUE.
In August 2018, JMP was replaced with a more fit-for-purpose JMA for non-professional drivers.
JMP requirements remain applicable to professional drivers, and high-risk driving areas may have localized JMP requirements.
TRUE or FALSE?
DISTRACTION occurs any time you take your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off your primary task: driving safely.
TRUE.
Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.
Who is accountable to verify that the Driver on Company Business has been informed of and understands requirements in the Driver Safety Manual?
LINE MANAGER or SUPERVISOR
TRUE or FALSE?
Driving home from the airport in my own car after a business trip is not business travel.
FALSE
This is Business Travel, and the Driver Safety manual, Travel Policy and Life Saving Rules apply.
TRUE or FALSE?
Since I drive on Business Travel less than 4660 miles per year in the U.S. (a non-high risk country), I am not required to take any Defensive Driving training.
FALSE.
All non-professional drivers who drive on public roads on Company Business, are required to complete ANNUAL Online Defensive Driving Course through SOU.
In addition, if driving over 4660 miles/year, Accredited Instructor Led Defensive Driving Training is required every 4 years for non-professional drivers.
TRUE or FALSE?
Driving is a fatigue sensitive task.
TRUE.
Fatigue affects tasks that rely on
- Sustained concentration
- Seeing the 'big picture'
- Paying attention to detail
- Making complex decisions
- Assessing risk
- Communicating
TRUE or FALSE?
Site specific business requirements may require Journey Management Plans for non-professional drivers based on local risk assessment.
TRUE.
Some locations may require JMPs to be completed based on the local risk (i.e. a high risk country or a high risk road transport area). When travelling for business, always check with your local focal point for requirements.
How many thinking tasks can your brain focus on at one time?
ONE.
If your brain has more than one thinking task to choose from, it gets overwhelmed and filters information out. When people attempt to perform two complex tasks such as driving and talking on a phone, the brain shifts its focus and drivers develop "inattention blindness" - or "looking" but not "seeing".
TRUE or FALSE?
Daytime running lights meet the requirement to “drive with lights on during daytime”.
TRUE.
DRL meet the requirement; the 'lights' do not have to be actual headlights.
Is attending a vendor/supplier/contractor event, with optional attendance, considered “on company business” such that driving to or from the event falls under driving on Shell business?
YES.
If travel expense can be paid by or reimbursed by Shell, then this is business travel.
TRUE or FALSE?
In all years of the DDT program you will need to complete at minimum one out of seven available e-learning modules.
TRUE.
The 7 modules are:
1. Eye Scanning
2. Driver Fatigue Management
3. Defensive Driving Refresher
4. Driving in Adverse Conditions
5. Driving on Unsealed Roads
6. Vehicle Rollover Prevention
7. Introduction to Journey Management Planning
TRUE or FALSE?
In the U.S., a non-high-risk driving area, I am allowed to drive for a maximum of 14 hours in one day or shift?
FALSE.
Maximum driving hours in one day or shift is 10 hours.
Maximum work related activities and driving is 14 hours.
At what frequency must Line Managers or Supervisors engage their direct Reports who drive on Company Business, to discuss their approach to JMA and their driving activities?
ANNUALLY.
Records of engagement shall be maintained.
TRUE or FALSE?
Using a hands-free device (i.e. bluetooth) while driving is safe and allowed.
FALSE.
Portable and vehicle-integrated hands-free cell phone is not allowed. These devices still involves visual-manual subtasks, which are associated with a greater crash risk, and can cause drivers to miss the important visual and audio cues that would ordinarily help avoid a crash.
TRUE or FALSE?
A mobile phone is not allowed to be used as a GPS navigation device while driving.
FALSE.
You are allowed to use your mobile device for GPS navigation. See the GPS Guidance.
- As a driver you must not blindly trust the device’s guidance but also use your common sense and judgment.
- Conduct a proper JMA, familiarize yourself with the routes before journey starts.
- Program the GPS before commencing journey.
- Use a device with audible cues.
- Position device where secured and readily visible, but not obstructing view or interfering with airbags.
TRUE or FALSE?
My normal place of work is in an office (OSS), but sometimes I drive from home directly to a site for work (Port Fourchon). This is not considered Business Travel since I am driving from home.
FALSE.
This is Business Travel, since the employee is driving directly from home to a work site that is not considered their Normal Place of Work.
SHOW Commuting vs Business Travel Schematic
TRUE or FALSE?
It is NOT recommended to drive in a country / region if you are not familiar with the country's environment.
TRUE.
Refer to the RSEC Guidance for Visiting Staff / Contractors driving on Company Business.
As driving habits, risks and environments vary per country, staff and contractors who intend to drive in the country they visit must ensure that the DDT they have completed or will complete, covers these visiting country-specific local driving risks. This typically means that the DD Course must be completed in the country in which they intend to drive, or in a country with similar driving risks to the visiting country.
Where do you think the majority of fall-asleep crashes occur?
A. On dark rural highways with little to no street lighting.
B. On highways and major roadways with speed limits of 55 to 65 mph.
C. On urban highway exchanges with several lanes and exits.
B. On highways and major roadways with speed limits of 55 to 65 mph.
Fall asleep crashes are likely to be serious.
The majority of drowsy-driving crashes involve drivers alone in the vehicle.
What are the 4 main components of a Journey Management Assessment?
1. Fitness to Drive
2. Vehicle Condition
3. Route
4. Road Conditions / WX
Name three Driving Distractions INSIDE the Vehicle.
- texting
- electronic devices
- tuning radio, setting GPS
- reaching for items
- eating and drinking
- talking on cell (hands-free or handheld)
- reading, including maps
- applying make-up or grooming
- dealing with children or pets in the vehicle
- dealing with bugs (i.e. mosquitos, flys, nats, bees) inside the vehicle
When applying Risk Management to Driving on Company Business, what are the first two hierarchy of controls to reduce the risk to ALARP?
FIRST: Eliminate the Journey
SECOND: Change to a lower Risk transportation mode (air, rail, marine)
THIRD: Apply Vehicle Controls
FOURTH: Apply administrative and procedural controls that guide Driver and passenger behavior including Driver Competence and Journey Management.
TRUE or FALSE?
Uber and Lyft are allowed rideshare services in the U.S.
FALSE.
The Global Road Safety Team has conducted a risk assessment and has approved UberBlack, UberSUV and UberLUX. For multiple reasons (driver training, hours of service, insurance challenges, safety risks, etc.,) the majority of ridesharing companies are discouraged for use on Company Business, this includes Uber and Lyft.
What is the proper following distance?
IT DEPENDS.
On your speed, road conditions, traffic conditions, visibility, tire condition, brake condition, type vehicle you are driving, and your focus on driving - scanning and identifying hazards.
- Typical Stopping Distance for a car travelling at 50 mph is 174 feet (49 feet thinking distance and 125 feet braking distance).
- Typical Stopping Distance for a car travelling at 63 mph is 263 feet (66 feet thinking distance and 197 feet braking distance).
The safest position in traffic is with few or no vehicles around you.
Name 3 possible warning signs that you are fatigued and drowsy driving.
PHYSICAL SIGNS
1. Repeated Yawning
2. Rubbing eyes
3. Staring blankly
4. Eyes going in and out of focus
5. Frequent/long blinks
6. Difficulty keeping eyes open
7. Head nodding
8. Driving becomes sloppy
9. You hit rumble strips on roadside
COGNITIVE SIGNS
1. Negative mood
2. Reduced communication
3. Poor memory
4. Reduced attention/Mind wanders
5. Can't remember the last few miles
6. Impaired problem solving
7. Increased risk taking
GRAPHIC of fatigue signs
Under the JMA, who is accountable to consider alternatives to travel (skype, email, etc.) or safest travel option (air, marine, rail) before every Business Trip?
INDIVIDUAL TRAVELLER under the JMA.
LINE MANAGER / SUPERVISOR is accountable to verify the Driver understands their requirements in the Driver Safety Manual, and is accountable to eliminate driving journeys, where practical.
Name three Driving Distractions OUTSIDE the Vehicle.
- unusual vehicles
- negotiating road construction
- interesting pedestrians
- looking for place to stop/park
- looking for an unfamiliar destination
- new road layouts
- road signs
- accidents
- weather
- scenery