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ACCIDENT FACTS & PREVENTION
PASSING, MERGING & EXITING
TRUCK DRIVER FACTS
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
HA HA
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5000 People.
How many deaths in the past year involving large trucks?
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Pass plus two.
What rule should you use before changing lanes?
100
What is the average age of a U.S. truck driver?
33
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Knowlege, Alertness, Foresight, Judgement and Skill.
What are the five characteristics of a defensive driver?
100
How Do You Make A Million Dollars In Trucking?
You Start With Two Million
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74%
How many of those accidents involved passenger cars?
200
Check before and after.
When should you check your BLIND SPOTS while changing lanes?
200
What 3 states register the most truck drivers?
Florida, California and Texas.
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Acts of God, Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts.
What makes up the "Accident Cause Triangle"?
200
Why Are Truckers Like Dogs?
They pee on tires, chase cars, live in a box, and once in a while get to bury the bone.
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Ahead, Behind, Side.
What areas make up the "Cushion of Safety"?
300
When you see pavement.
When is it safe to change lanes in front of a vehicle you just passed?
300
What percentage of goods are delivered by commercial truck in the U.S.?
70%
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Tornados, floods or lightning strikes. Check weather reports.
What are some examples of Acts of God? How can you avoid them?
300
What Does Swift Stand For?
Sure Wish I Finished Training!
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Backing
What is the most common type of accident involving trucks?
400
Weight of load, Length of Ramp, Degree of turn.
What factors determine the time needed to merge with traffic?
400
what is the average life expectancy for long haul drivers?
61 years
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Transmission or brake failures, Tire blowouts. Complete pre and post trip inspections.
what are some examples of "Unsafe Conditions"? How can you avoid them?
400
What Does ENGLAND Stand For?
Every New Guy Leaves After Ninety Days
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Pedestrians, Bicycles, Motorcycles.
What group is involved in the least number of accidents but suffers the worst injuries?
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250 Feet
How far in advance should you signal before exiting a freeway?
500
what are the 5 major causes of driver mortality?
Obesity, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea.
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Excessive speed, Tailgating, Driving under the influence, Driving while fatigued. Can control your actions but not the actions of others.
What are some examples of "Unsafe Acts"? Can they be avoided?
500
Why Do Some Roadway Trucks Have Only One Seat?
So The Driver Knows Which Side To Get In!