Safety talking points:
How to determine a safe following distance:
- Perception Distance:The distance a vehicle travels while a driver is identifying, predicting and deciding to slow down for a hazard.
- Reaction TimeThe time it takes for a driver to execute a decision once a danger is recognized. The distance your vehicle travels while you react is called reaction distance.
- Braking DistanceThe distance a vehicle travels from the time a driver begins pressing on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop.
Other Contributing Factors:
Brake Lag: The time it takes for a broke signal to travel to all wheels on the Tractor-Trailer (about 3/4 of a second).
Short Term Goals:
- Prevent crashes by allowing plenty of distance between our trucks and the motoring public.
- Give knowledge to drivers about the importance of having enough following distance.
- Drivers that are defensive.
Long Term Goals:
- Prevent all accidents by ensuring we are following vehicles at the appropriate distances.
- Have a company full of defensive drivers.