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Preventability
Fleet Conference
Definition
Preventable Collision -
One in which the driver failed to do everything that reasonably could have been done to avoid it.
Definition
ATA Preventable Collision:
Based on the premise that the professional driver is expected to meet a higher standard of performance than the average motorist.
Non-Preventable Collisions
• Struck in rear by other vehicle– While proceeding in proper lane at legal speed– While waiting to make turn form a proper lane– While stopped in compliance with traffic sign or
signal
• Struck while parked– Parked legally and safely
Preventability
Most collisions are Preventable…
Once we learn the appropriate actions to take and when to take them.
Preventability
Not at fault
Does not mean
Non-preventable
Intersection Collision
Woodward St.
Stead St.
2
1
Intersection Collision
Woodward St.
Stead St.
2
1
Rear-End Collision
12
3
53 rd St.
Garden St.
Rear-End Collision
12
3
53 rd St.
Garden St.
Blind Side Collision
48th St.
Rossville Blvd.
Blind Side Collision
48th St.
Rossville Blvd.
Oncoming Vehicle Collision
Rural Road
12
Oncoming Vehicle Collision
Rural Road
12
Passing or Being Passed Collision
1
1
3
Levy Lane
Longpoint Road
2
2
Passing or Being Passed Collision
1
1
3
Levy Lane
Longpoint Road
2
2
Intersection Collision
2
2
1
Plain St.
Green St.
Intersection Collision
2
2
1
Plain St.
Green St.
Pedestrian Collision
Main St.
Church St.
Pedestrian Collision
Main St.
Church St.
Intersection Collision
1
Mapleton St.
Newell Road
2
Intersection Collision
1
Mapleton St.
Newell Road
2
Parking Collision
1
2
Main St.
Parking Collision
1
2
Main St.
Weather Related Collision
Weather Related Collision
Intersection Collision
1
xNewtown Road
45 th St.
2
Intersection Collision
1
xNewtown Road
45 th St.
2
Summary
• Preventable Collisions
• Non-Preventable Collisions
Most Collisions are Preventable!
Disclaimer
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