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Weather driving hazards

Advanced techniques and practices (e.g., awareness, observation, spacing, etc.), used by drivers to protect themselves from the errors of other drivers, unsafe road conditions, and adverse weather conditions that increase driving hazards. The National Safety Council (NSC) launched the first Defensive Driving Course, adapted from techniques used by professional drivers in 1964. Since then, the NSC has trained more than 60 million drivers and today offers more than 25 different defensive driving and fleet safety courses. The NSC offers more courses with the highest success rate in reducing the number and severity of collisions and their related costs than any other driver training provider. [Pg.82]

Materials handling Noise exposure Pressure vessels Tractor operation Traffic and the work zone Driving hazards weather and car accidents alcohol and car accidents eating, drinking, and car accidents Hot and cold weather conditions... [Pg.65]

Road conditions—The surface condition of the roadway (rough or broken pavement) pared with what could on the actual road surface (oil, mud, water, ice, or snow) can make for very hazardous driving conditions. Drivers need to be aware of changing weather and road surface conditions... [Pg.95]

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