Sometimes, we forget the basic driving rules that we learned long ago! This category lists all Tailgate Talks on the topic of driving basics. Tailgate Talks are short lessons that can be delivered to small groups of learners outside of a traditional classroom.
Driving a car backwards is a practiced skill! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 2008 to 2011, an average of 41% of non-occupant traffic injuries were caused by a car backing up into someone. The use of safe vehicle backing tips by employers and employees can help prevent accidents while on the …
Have you ever had a close call, a time when your vehicle was out of control? What did you do to regain control? Here are some techniques for regaining control of your vehicle in different situations. What to do in inclement weather. In these conditions the best thing you can do is slow down. This …
There are so many different types of intersections, it can be hard to remember the rules for using them! Here’s a list of tips for each type. Two-Way Intersection: Check both ways when arriving at the intersection. Pedestrians, emergency vehicles or impaired drivers may be traveling the wrong way. T-Intersection: The major road, or the …
One modern train engineer recently stated, “There are two types of train engineers—those who have hit someone on the tracks—and those who will.” Why would he say that? Think about it for a moment, and put yourself in his place. Here’s why: Train engineers know the extreme distance it takes to bring a hulking moving …
If you like to see store shelves full of all the things you need, then you should be grateful for all of the big trucks on the road who deliver all the stuff we like to have! Do you know how to drive safely around large trucks? What do you do now when you see …
Emergency personnel risk their lives every day to help people in a time of need. Drivers need to pay attention and respond properly when emergency vehicles approach. Describe what you currently do when this happens to you. What is the proper protocol when you are driving and an emergency vehicle is approaching? ANSWERS FIRST, never …
TRUE or FALSE? The posted speed limit is a law that applies to all traffic lanes. Technically speaking, there is no “fast lane” or “slow lane”. Answer: TRUE In at least 29 states, slower traffic is expected to keep right (and many drivers treat this as an “unwritten rule” of the road), except for emergency …
Unlike owls, humans can’t swivel their heads around to face backwards. If only we could, driving backwards would be easier. Let’s review this checklist of tips for backing up your vehicle. Think in advance. Drivers should not put themselves into unnecessary backing situations. Get to know a vehicle’s blind spots. In a medium-sized truck, blind …
