I was doing some on-site training recently, and one of the armoured vehicles we were using had an intermittent issue with its ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). Sometimes the light was on; most times it went off and stayed off.
Anticipating Hazards from a Distance
This is a photo I took a while back and highlights the importance of identifying /anticipating hazards from a distance. In this case, change in road, weather and light conditions.
Key Benefits to Using Push-Pull Steering
I use push-pull steering (or pull-push, as it’s now known for some reason) as a driving gauge. If I go rotational with my steering, i.e. cross my arms, then I know I’m too fast and haven’t identified the situation well in enough in advance.
Use Dipped Headlights as a Proactive Driving Technique
Being Seen Most organisations I work with have older /African spec vehicles that don’t have daytime running lights (DRL) fitted. Therefore, I recommend using dipped headlights as a proactive defensive driving technique.
Why a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System is Important
A recent long trip reinforced the importance of having a tyre pressure monitoring system fitted. The tyre picked up a roofing nail and the system warned of low pressure soon after.
Speed Bumps, Hills and Mountains in East Africa
Twenty Years Ago… Twenty years ago I used to push trucks from Mombasa to South Sudan. The main roads at that time were in pretty bad shape.
Can You Spot 6 Hazards?
This road scene may look safe; and it can be fairly safe as long as the conditions have been identified correctly
Driving Murram Roads
Some say that Murram roads can be as good as Tarmac. Never. Always dangerous; however good they look.
RSA.ie – Duty of Care to Drivers
RSA.ie – What the laws say. While drivers are responsible for how they drive, you as an employer have duties in helping to make driving for work safer. Three sets of laws influence driving for work in Ireland: Road Traffic Laws: the Road Traffic Act 1961 and its later amendments influence driving on public roads in […]
Defensive Driving: Knowing Your Vehicle Bubble
To drive in such a way as to avoid being involved in an accident regardless of the action of other drivers or adverse driving conditions.
Understanding Target Fixation: Something Worth Looking At!
Recently, I had a training experience, where I ended up with a couple of damaged ribs and an arm twice it’s normal size. The objective of the training exercise was to learn to deal with looking at where you want to go in a high stress situation and not at the distraction. Unfortunately, the student […]