Category: Driving Safety T016 - Watch Your Load - Unrestrained Items In Small Vehicles Loose items inside a vehicle can be deadly in an accident or sudden stop. This video illustrates the dangers of unrestrained cargo. Revised 05.04 Tone: Actuality / Language: English, Spanish, Russian / Caption: Open Key Training Points: securing loose items - securing parts bins   T024 - Beating A Blowout When a tire blows, proper driver action can prevent a more serious accident. Simple but important guidelines are demonstrated. Tone: Actuality / Language: English, Spanish / Caption: Open Key Training Points: braking - steering - accelerating - tire inspection T078 - Car Jacks Changing a flat tire can be a nuisance and a real danger when safety is ignored. A review of safe car jack use is offered. Tone: Actuality / Language: English, Spanish Key Training Points: vehicle preparation - shocks - safety zone - lug nuts   T091 - Night Driving At night, driving even familiar streets and highways can become more difficult and dangerous. Safety tips for nighttime driving are shown. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: speed - stopping distance - light inspection   T099 - Motorcycle Safety There are more than 400,000 motorcycle accidents each year. Frequent causes of accidents are discussed. Tone: Drama / Language: English, Spanish / Caption: Open Key Training Points: common accidents - visibility - road conditions - weather   T120 - Driving Defensively 1 Be aware of dangers in daily driving routines. It is no picnic. Presume the worst. Underestimating the over confidence or carelessness of the other driver, or yourself, can wreck your auto and your life. Tone: Actuality / Language: English, Spanish / Caption: Open Key Training Points: fixed staring - path of clear vision - elements of driving defensively - speed   T131 - The Moment Of Impact Automobile accidents cause nearly half of all accidental deaths in the United States. Learn how to survive and what to do after an accident. Tone: Drama / Language: English Key Training Points: gas leaks - instruction on avoiding traffic - provisions - injuries   T135 - Hoods Under The Hood Preventive Auto Maintenance Vigilante auto repairmen working for an insurance company try to help vehicle owners properly maintain their vehicles to safety standards. In the end the responsibility lies with each of us who own or operate a vehicle to keep it safe through proper maintenance. Tone: Humorous / Language: English Key Training Points: emergency brakes - tires - visibility   T136 - Driving Defensively 2 A continuation of the ways driving defensively helps prevent accidents. Tone: Actuality / Language: English, Spanish / Caption: Open Key Training Points: stopping - prevention formula - accident factors   T145 - Look, Listen And Live Railroad Crossing Can a company truck or private vehicle win a face-off with a 100-car train? Questions about railroad crossing safety are answered. Tone: Drama / Language: English Key Training Points: statistics - crossing signs - stop - look & listen   T146 - Deadly Detour - Barricade Safety II Driving around road construction and barricades is not only tricky, it can be dangerous to both drivers and road crews. Learn ways to get through the "Roadwork Maze" unscratched. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: warning signs - flag person - barricade   T157 - Passenger Overboard - Riding In Truck Beds Every working day, thousands of workers are transported to their jobs in the backs of pickups and other trucks. Using the nautical theme of a ìMan Overboard!î, safe procedures when riding in the back of an open truck are shown. Tone: Drama / Language: English Key Training Points: safe spots - cargo - occupant limit - driver responsibility   T158 - The Five-Minute Inspection In just five minutes, this Safety Shorts video shows you the steps you need to take to inspect your rig before you hit the road or something on it! Tone: Actuality / Language: English / Caption: Open Key Training Points: truck / trailer connections - landing gear - petcocks - wheels and tires - fifth wheel - safety equipment - load   T180 - Sharing The Road With Rolling Rigs Big rigs and passenger cars can be a volatile mix. See how you can avoid a run-in with a big rig. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: stopping distance - blind spots - right turns - downhill grades - passing   T192 - DWI: Save A Life Drunk driving hurts or kills a million people a year. Learn how you can help win the battle for our highways to be a safer place to drive. Tone: Drama / Language: English, Spanish / Caption: Open Key Training Points: determining factors - avoiding drunk drivers - avoiding drunk driving   T198 - Commercial Trailers Driving a tractor-trailer rig can be perilous. Some of the major problems and how to avoid them are shown. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: checklist - load - rollovers - jackknifing   T203 - Winter Driving How do you avoid slipping and sliding while driving on snow and ice? What do you do if you lose control of your car, or if you get stuck in a snowdrift? Offered are tips for dealing with winter hazards. Tone: Actuality / Language: English, Russian Key Training Points: braking and accelerating - turning - skidding - snowtires and chains - speed   T222 - Speeding - Cars Speeding is a national epidemic. It's deadly; it's everywhere. The viewer is motivated to make a life-saving decision, not to speed. Tone: Drama / Language: English Key Training Points: speed kills - braking - stopping distances - the two-second gap   T223 - Speeding - Trucks Problems are multiplied when you mix trucks and speeding. The possible harm, damage and destruction are all bigger than life. It is the driver's responsibility to increase his awareness of potential hazards and reduce his speed. Tone: Drama / Language: English Key Training Points: plan ahead - match speed to conditions - perception and reaction - distance - braking   T239 - Backing Up Safely backing up large trucks, trailers, and other vehicles can be a challenging task requiring more than a little skill. Mishaps can be prevented if some simple precautions and guidelines are followed. Tone: Drama / Language: English / Caption: Open Key Training Points: check your path - avoid distractions - tips to use when using guides   T245 - City Driving City driving can be difficult and dangerous. To drive like a professional, you need to know what to focus on. Learn the answer to this and many other important driving questions. Tone: Drama / Language: English Key Training Points: hazards - speed - changing lanes   T257 - Intersections Nearly half of all urban accidents occur at intersections. Covered are important driving safety issues for Intersections. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: right of way - potential hazards   T265 - Passenger Vans And Shuttle Bus Operations - Part 1: You, Your Vehicle And Your Passengers When you're transporting passengers, you can't take safety for granted. You must follow special procedures and safe driving practices to help ensure the safety of your passengers. It's up to you to make sure they arrive safely and comfortably at their destinations. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: stay alert - vehicle inspections - prepare yourself - discharging passengers - passenger emergencies   T266 - Passenger Vans And Shuttle Bus Operations - Part 2: Safe Driving Practices Driving passenger vans and shuttle buses is different from driving cars. Know your vehicle and know its limitations. Follow safe driving practices at all times. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: blind spot - speed - vehicle handling - defensive driving - driving environment   T267 - Utility Vans - Part 1 Anytime you're on the road, you have to drive with safety in mind. But when you're driving utility vans, you have to take special precautions. Covered are necessary precautions for driving utility vans. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: seat belts - inspections - loose objects   T268 - Utility Vans - Part 2 Driving utility vans is different from driving cars. Generally, the larger the vehicle, the more room you need to maneuver and the longer it takes you to stop. Also, larger vehicles have larger blind spots. To drive a utility van safely, it's important to know your vehicle and to know its limitations. Tone: Actuality / Language: English / Caption: Open Key Training Points: familiarize yourself with van - blind spot - defensive driving - driving environment   T291 - Pulling Trailers Towing a trailer is a big responsibility. Not only must you be concerned with your own safety, but you must also take steps to ensure the safety of other vehicles on the road. Whether you're towing a light boat, a utility trailer, a camper, or a motor home, it's important to prepare the trailer and the tow vehicle properly, and to follow safe procedures for handling your vehicle. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: load limits - hitching and unhitching - safety chains - driving with caution   T292 - Hazardous Materials Regulations: Overview The U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T) has established laws regulating the transportation and shipping of hazardous materials. These laws, called the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), specify requirements for safety transportation of hazardous materials in commerce by rail car, aircraft, vessel, and motor carriers. To help reduce incidents involving hazardous materials, hazmat employers and employees are required to know and follow HMR requirements. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key Training Points: transportation - labeling - classification and identification of hazardous materials - incident reporting   T293 - US Department of Transportation Regulations - Regulations: Overview The US Department of Transportation regulations affect millions of transportation workers, including school bus drivers, certain commercial truck drivers, motor coach operators, and mass transit employees. To help ensure safety, employees must know and follow the D.O.T. regulations applicable to their jobs or workplaces. Tone: Dramatization / Language: English Key Training Points: D.O.T. Agencies - alcohol and drug testing requirements - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations -ÊHazardous Materials Regulations   T312 - Defensive Driving - Principles A defensive driver is one who can anticipate road hazards and take evasive action in time to prevent an accident. Learn the basic principles of defensive driving and practice them daily. Tone: Drama / Language: English, Spanish Key Training Points: anticipating hazards - speed - following distance   T313 - Defensive Driving - Strategies No matter how skilled you are as a driver, you are bound to encounter hazards caused by other driver's errors or adverse weather. Help avoid accidents by anticipating these hazards and knowing strategies for defense. Tone: Drama / Language: English Key Training Points: intersections - weather - head-on collisions   T314 - Road Rage Road Rage is a type of aggressive driving that occurs when a driver reacts angrily to other drivers. Road Rage is a factor in many traffic accidents. To be safe, drive courteously, and avoid potentially dangerous or competitive situations. Tone: Drama / Language: English Key Training Points: incidence - causes - driving responsibly and safely - avoiding aggressive drivers   T332 - SEATBELTS AND AIRBAGS Every year, over 40,000 Americans die in traffic accidents, and another 3 million are injured. Air bags, combined with lap/shoulder safety belts, offer the most effective protection available for passenger vehicle occupants. Tone: Dramatization / Language: English Key Training Points: Causes of injuries - Effectiveness of seat belts and air bags - Proper use - Child passenger safety   T333 - CELLULAR PHONES AND TWO-WAY RADIOS Cellular phones and two-way radios offer great benefit, but may also create distractions that increase a driver's risk. When on the road, it's important to concentrate on safe and defensive driving, and not on making or answering calls. Tone: Dramatization / Language: English Key Training Points: Accident causes - Driver responsibility - Steps to minimize risks T352 Driving in the Rain Reduced visibility and slippery roads can make driving in the rain hazardous. Even in a light drizzle, driving conditions can be downright dangerous. To maintain control of your vehicle, it¹s important to take preventative measures. Tone: Actuality / Language: English Key training points: Safe driving strategies - Skidding - Hydroplaning - Flooded roadways - Vehicle maintenance T361 DRIVER SAFETY BEGINS WITH ATTITUDE Your attitude will affect your driving. If you are hurried, distracted or angry, you could be a serious safety threat on the road. Improve your driving skills - and your odds of arriving at your destination safely - by letting go of negative emotions when you get behind the wheel. Tone: Graphic / Language: English Key Training Points: Shock - Elevation - Pressure points }