Guidelines
A set of safe responses to potential hazards including other drivers, damaged road surfaces, debris, inclement weather and more.
What is defensive driving?
A term used when defining electronic devices that do not require you to use hands and utilize voice commands.
What is hands-free?
A course that is held once a year and employees that drive should be taking once every 3 years.
What is defensive driving training?
Individuals riding in a County owned vehicle that have a business reason to be in the vehicle.
Who is an authorized passenger?
The acronym used for navigation services.
What is GPS
the action of ingesting or consuming any substance that may impair the ability to make sound judgements and operating a motor vehicle. IT IS ILLEGAL.
What is driving under the influence?
The action that could be taken against a driver that is reckless and negligent when operating a vehicle or equipment during the course of the job duties.
What is disciplinary action?
The act that a Reno County employee would follow if they needed to accept an incoming call or make a call.
What is pulling over to a safe place?
The department tasked with running checks on the validity of your drivers license on an annual basis.
Who is Human Resources?
Turning off the ignition, setting the parking brake, removing the keys from the ignition, closing windows, and locking doors.
How to secure a vehicle.
An illegal and dangerous activity involving utilizing your cell phone with your hands to compose, send, or read an SMS to/from someone.
What is texting and driving?
Summon medical care for any injured party, notify the proper law enforcement authorities, notify your immediate supervisor or department.
What are the first steps you should take in the event of an accident?
What is workers compensation?
Removes distractions by adjusting volume and notifications on your electronic devices.
What is silencing?
The responsibility that each employee has to ensure that unsafe driving practices are addressed by telling the supervisor or department head.
What is reporting?