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Road Ranger Basic Training
LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES Apply safe driving rules Properly equip Road Ranger vehicles Use lights, arrow boards and DMS Correctly position Road Ranger vehicle Guidelines to approach disabled
vehicle Proper tool use
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES(Con’t)(Con’t)
How to assist commercial vehiclesSafely remove debrisProcedures for hazardous materialHomeland security concerns
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TOPICSTOPICS
Safe driving practicesProper equipmentUse of lights, arrow boards, DMSPositioning Road Ranger vehicleApproaching disabled vehicle
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TOPICSTOPICSCON’TCON’T
Tool useAssisting commercial vehiclesRemoval of debrisHazmat awarenessHomeland security
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FACTS TO STEER BYFACTS TO STEER BY ACCORDING TO 2001 DATA
FROM THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), APPROXIMATELY 6.3 MILLION REPORTED CRASHES OCCURRED IN 2000 ON AMERICA’S ROADWAYS.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES ARE THE NUMBER ONE KILLER IN YOUNG PEOPLE.
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CONTRIBUTION TO CONTRIBUTION TO INCIDENT MANAGEMENTINCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Road Rangers with proper safety setup help relieve
congestion during an incident
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO CRASHESTO CRASHES
DRIVER INATTENTION - 22.7% VEHICLE SPEED – 18.7% ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT – 18.2% PERCEPTUAL – (e.g., looked, but didn’t see) – 15.1%
DECISION ERRORS (e.g., turned w/ obstructed view) 10.1%
INCAPACITATION (e.g., fell asleep)
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SAFESAFE DRIVINGDRIVING Pre-trip inspections Buckle up Obey speed limits Comply with all traffic control
regulations Park vehicle to make cell phone call,
use hands free devices or be cautious Be courteous Be aware of weather conditions
BE ALERT!!!
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PROPER EQUIPMENTPROPER EQUIPMENT Safety vest Lights, arrow board, DMS Horn Loud Speaker Phone Tools Pre-trip checked vehicle
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PROPER EQUIPMENTPROPER EQUIPMENT
MOST IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT
IS … A GOOD ATTITUDE!
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HANDLINGHANDLING HOSTILITYHOSTILITY Be friendly
Never compete with “Pirate” Road Ranger Service
Never argue with a motorist
Call supervisor
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LIGHTS, LIGHTS, ARROW BOARD ARROW BOARD & &
DMSDMSCorrect usage
Correct time to use
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POSITIONING THE ROAD POSITIONING THE ROAD RANGER VEHICLERANGER VEHICLE
Park off roadway as far as possible Position vehicle at least 30 – 50 feet
behind stranded vehicle Turn front wheels away from travel
lane Never stand between vehicles!
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APPROACHING A APPROACHING A DISABLED VEHICLEDISABLED VEHICLE
Pre-approach rules Make notes of tag number, vehicle
description, occupancy
Approach from passenger side if possible
Stay away from traveling vehicles Approach with caution
IF SUSPICIOUS – CALL FHP
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APPROACHING VEHICLEAPPROACHING VEHICLE
USE CAUTION:
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER!!!
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THERE IS A STRANGE NOISE IN MY ENGINE!!
EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:
A motorist was driving along the highway.
He heard a pop!It sounded like a flat tire!
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THIS GUY WAS DRIVING INT 44 TO WORK FROM BALLWIN AND MADE IT TO HAMPTON WHEN HE HEARD A POP, IT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT TIRE....HE OPENS THE HOOD AND JUMPED A MILE....CO-WORKER RECOGNIZES HIM AND PULLS OVER...IMAGINE CALLING IN..I WILL BE LATE AND UH.....
As the motorist waited for the Road Ranger he decided to take a look.
He found no flat tire so he lifted the hood…
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THIS IS WHAT WAS MAKING THE NOISE!! FOUND THIS DAY 9/3/03 AT FRANK LETA ACURA
NOT EXACTLY ENGINE TROUBLE!!!
IMAGINE BEING THE ROAD RANGER TO RESPOND TO
THIS!
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TOOL USETOOL USE
Use correct tool for job Know limits of
individual tool If correct tool not
available, offer use of cell phone
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ASSISTING COMMERICAL ASSISTING COMMERICAL VEHICLESVEHICLES
Provide protection by use of lights, arrow board ,etc.
Offer use of cell phone if necessary
Assist in small ways – Hold flashlight, offer water, etc.
Know your vehicle’s limitations!
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REMOVAL OF DEBRISREMOVAL OF DEBRIS
Stop, look and listen Use caution entering travel lane Call for backup Call FDOT maintenance Proper disposal of debris
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HAZMATHAZMAT AWARENESSAWARENESS
Be aware of hazardous material Always carry Emergency
Response Book NEVER approach an incident
with an unidentified spill
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HOMELAND SECURITYHOMELAND SECURITY Be aware of terrorist activity Participate with AMBER alerts Report suspicious activity Never approach a suspicious
vehicle Report vehicles parked by
bridges, tunnels or busses
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JEFF GORDON TOP 10 JEFF GORDON TOP 10 DRIVING TIPSDRIVING TIPS
1. BUCKLE UP Seatbelt save lives.
2. DON’T BE A DRAG RACER Obey posted speeds.
3. PUT YOUR FRIENDS ON HOLD –Pull over before making a call.
4. CHECK YOUR BLIND SPOT OFTEN
Not your lipstick or five o’clock
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TOP 10 DRIVING TOP 10 DRIVING TIPSTIPS
5. PIPE DOWN Don’t let conversations draw
attention from the road.
6. GET IN THE GROOVE Change radio station or CD when the
car is stopped.
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TOP 10 TIPSTOP 10 TIPS
7. STAY ALERT Don’t ever drive when you are tired or impaired in any
way
8. SAVE TAILGAITING FOR THE FOOTBALL GAMES
Maintain a safe driving distance – one car length for very 10 mph
9. BE YOUR OWN PIT CREW Examine lights, tire inflation and check oil and other
fluid levels when you refuel.