Driver & Supervisor Training

• When do most accidents occur ( type of weather )
• Clear sunny days, good visibility.
• Motor Vehicle crashes cause a death every 12 minutes, a disabling injury every 14 seconds
• Seat Belts are mandatory for all occupants
• Be especially alert at dusk. The sky still is quite bright , but objects on the road merge with shadows and fade into darkness

• Driver and Supervisor should have adequate knowledge of how and when to use Fire extinguisher?
• Fire Extinguisher should be placed in accessible place.
• The expiry date and condition needs to be checked by the driver and supervisor periodically.
• Ensure the replacement of Fire Extinguisher before the expiry date.

• First Aid Box is compulsory in each vehicle at all the times.
• The expiry dates of all the medicines needs to be checked periodically and must be changed before the expiry.
• The driver and the supervisor should have basic knowledge of the medicines purpose & use.
• Basic item’s list of medicines :-
  - Band-Aid.
  - Cotton
  - Antiseptic liquid
  - Soframycin
  - Bandage roll
  

• Drivers should adhere to Traffic rules and follow traffic Signals.
• Fastening of the seat belt is must for driver as well as employee in co-driver seat.
• Do not over take from the wrong side. Proper and careful Use of indicators.
• Should refer the traffic sign boards.
• Driver must possess all valid legal documents in the vehicle.
• Driver should not use no-entry road as a short cut.
• No chewing/spitting of tobacco while driving.
• Offer the side to others to overtake from the right.
• Use of handfree while driving.

• Brakes and clutch to be checked before driving.
• Wipers should be functional.
• Rear/front lights, indicators, fog lamps should be working.
• Spare tyre should be available in proper condition.
• Driver should not be under influence of alcohol while on duty.
• Rear view mirror should be in serviceable condition.- other use also apart from seeing back seaters
• Use of seat belt by driver and co-driver seat occupant is mandatory.
• Do not over speed.
• Don’t allow Non-employees to board the vehicle while on duty.
• Driver should immediately report to Supervisor/Transport helpdesk in case of any emergency & if he feels sleepy/unwell or unfit to drive.
• Should maintain safe inter vehicle distance.
• Ensure use of Handfree device while driving

• Each vehicle should have –
  - Allotted tactical number both front and back.
  - Copy of all statutory documents.
  - Do’s $ Don'ts.
  - Emergency Exit Sticker
  - ID- Card.
  - Medical kit.
  - Fire Extinguisher.
  - Hands Free
  - Spare Tyre
  - Tool Kit
  

ONSITE

• Display ID- Card all the time inside Office premises.
• Do not spit around in the premises.
• Do not use abusive language.
• Supervisor should align their respective vehicles and report to transport helpdesk in case of any replacement.
• Supervisor should ensure that the Drivers’ park their vehicles at the designated area only.
• Drivers/Supervisors to abide and co-operate with the Security personnel during security checks.

OFFSITE

• Converse politely with the Employees.
• Do not indulge in private conversations with Employees.
• Don’t do undue favors to Employees.
• Immediately report any incidence to Transport helpdesk.
• Do not divert the vehicle on any Employee’s instruction.
• Do not allow any Non Employee to board the vehicle.

• Supervisors have to Track & align each bus for the pick & drop duty allotted as per the schedule.
• Any discrepancy needs to be reported to Transport helpdesk immediately.
• Supervisors should be well conversant with geographical knowledge of areas to ensure right clubbing.

• Lighten the Load- Do not keep unwanted materials in the trunk.
• Slow Down- Economic Speed 60Km/h.
• Accelerate Smoothly Moderate throttle.
• Avoid Often breaking.
• Set tyres to recommended inflation.
• Tune up the engine through regular Servicing.
• Regular Checking of the 'Air Filter' and 'Fuel Filter' as per the Manufacturers recommended schedule.
• Avoid excessive Idling.
• Switch of the engine in case of dense traffic jams/Long duration at signals.

• Every driver should ensure:-
  a) Correct tyre pressure
  b) Timely servicing as recommended
  c) Avoid adulterated diesel filling
  d) Avoid riding the clutch
  e) Avoid frequent gear change
  f) PUC compliance
  

• Be punctual.
• Be disciplined.
• Be polite & helpful.
• Be adhered to the traffic rules.
• Be aware of the harmful effects of Pollution.
• Be a part of team to:-
  i) Reduce the pollution
  ii) Reduce the accidents
  iii) Conserve the natural resources
  

Only use a horn to:

• warn other road users of on-coming danger, or make them aware of your presence for safety reasons when reasonably necessary.
• Remember, the horn does not give you the right of way.
• Do not use a horn in a built-up area between 23.30hrs and 07.00hrs unless there is a traffic emergency.