how can I be a safe driver while operating my vehicle?
being a safe driver means being aware of your surroundings. while operating your
vehicle, always refer to foundation of safe driving, REPS. - ✔️✔️1. Recognize hazards-
scan and communicate
2. eliminate distractions- keep your focus and see it all
3. plan ahead- expect the unexpected
4. seek space- eyes on path, know your limits
how long do I have to load my vehicle? - ✔️✔️1. during load out, each wave of vehicles
has 20 minutes to identify, scan and load each bag/package into the vehicle. the 20-
minute time starts when your wave begins and ends when you leave the stations
geofence (the digital location). you cannot leave the station if you finish loading your
vehicle early. you must wait for the yard Marshall to dispatch your entire wave as a
group.
2. correctly sort and organize your vehicle according to the rabbit during loadout. you
are not allowed extra time to stop and reorganize your vehicle after you leave the
station. if you need to make any last minute adjustments to your load, please wait until
you get to your first stop.
10 point commentary - ✔️✔️1. starting up at intersection - look left, right, and left
2. when stopped in traffic- when stopped in traffic, a car length of space is required from
the vehicle ahead. this will allow enough space to pull your car around the vehicle
ahead if it should stall and will give you an instant cushion if it should make a turn.
3. count 1-2-3 after vehicle ahead has started to move- this step is to be followed when
stopped at an intersection behind another vehicle
4. 4-6 seconds following time for speeds under 30 mph 6-8 seconds for speeds over 30
mph- this is to keep you from getting a fixation on the car ahead and to allow time to
obtain and hold the proper eye-lead time.
5. 8-15 seconds eyes-lead time- this is the best way to keep your eyes ahead of your
wheels and is the depth at which your eyes should be focused most of the time
, 6. scan steering wheels- look and see whether or not cars at the curb are occupied. this
is the only time they are a threat. if they are occupied the driver is probably about to exit
from the car or pull out from the curb
7. stale green lights- the point of decision is an imaginary line that you set up between
your vehicle and the crosswalk when you are approaching an intersection with a stale
green light. since you are not sure of the light, you must be sure of the point behind
which you will stop if the light should start to change. this helps you get the big picture.
8. eyes contact- when you must depend on anyone along the edge of your driving path
to stay put until you are past the danger point, it is imperative that you get their
attention. the horn and lights are your communication tools where you do not have eye
contact. only when you have eye contact can you expect the other person to act in a
reasonably predictable manner to avoid a dangerous situation
9. when pulling fro
when do i use the mentor application and how can i have a safe driving score (FICO)?
all drivers, departments of transportation(DOT) and non-DOT delivery associates, must
use the mentor application. mentor measures your safe driving habits. it is mandatory to
keep the application running throughout your entire shift. - ✔️✔️specifically, mentor
measure the following:
1. acceleration is <9MPH/second (0-30MPH count to 3)
2. braking: hard braking is more than 9 MPH/ second (30-0MPH count to 3)
3. cornering: do not take turns >20MPH
4. distractions: do NOT log in on your personal phone while operating the vehicle
5. speeding: going above the posted speed limit
the safest tip for maintaining a good mentor score is to never touch your device while
driving, wear your seat belt, and always drive at the posted speed limit. if you drive at
the speed limit, it greatly reduces the chances of harsh cornering, hard braking, and
quick acceleration.
how do i safely drive into my site at the start of my shift?
most sites will require you to drive inside of a station to load your vehicle at the start of
shift. driving in a station has different safety rules and regulation than driving on the
road. - ✔️✔️when driving in a station:
1. honk your horn when approaching the driver lanes
2. drive at the speed limit of 5mph (both inside the station and in the parking lot)