TEMCO Logistics Defensive Driving - Space and Visibility Training

Flashcards covering TEMCO Logistics' Space and Visibility Training, focusing on defensive driving habits, backing rules, 10-point commentary, and DOT Hours of Service regulations.

Space & Visibility Training

The name used at TEMCO for its Defensive Diving Program, derived from the Smith System and based on two keys: Space for the vehicle and Visibility for the driver.

4 Levels of Method

The progression of method mastery including: 1. Use the Methods, 2. Memorize the Methods, 3. Comprehend the Methods, and 4. Teach the Methods.

4 Steps to Space and Visibility Training

The structural steps of the training program consisting of Observation, Explanation, Commentary, and Drill.

The Fatal Five

The five most critical driving hazards: 1. Backing, 2. Intersections, 3. Lane Changes, 4. Low Clearance, and 5. Sideswipes.

B.U.G.S.

An acronym representing TEMCO'S pride and safety standards: Badge, Uniform, Gloves, and Safety Shoe.

GOAL

A backing safety rule standing for "Get Out And Look" to be used whenever a driver is in doubt.

The Five Seeing Habits

A system for space and visibility using the mnemonic "All Good Kids Like Milk": 1. Aim High in Steering, 2. Get the Big Picture, 3. Keep Your Eyes Moving, 4. Leave Yourself an Out, 5. Make Sure They See You.

Aim High in Steering

A habit involving an imaginary target to center the vehicle in the traffic lane and provide a safe path on turns, with the key phrase: "Find a safe path well ahead."

Get the Big Picture

A habit defined by scanning wide and deep (objects and ground) to stay away from billboards and buy time, with the key phrase: "Stay back and see it all."

Keep Your Eyes Moving

A habit of moving eyes every 2 seconds to the front and every 5 to 8 seconds to the rear to stay alive at intersections, with the key phrase: "Scan - don't stare."

Leave Yourself an Out

A habit of maintaining an escape route and path of least resistance to ensure space on all five sides, with the key phrase: "Be prepared. Expect the unexpected."

Make Sure They See You

A habit of communicating in traffic using the horn, lights, and signals to establish eye-to-eye contact, with the key phrase: "Don't gamble - use your horn, lights, and signals."

Billboard

In driving terms, anything that you cannot see over, under, around, or through, which obstructs a driver's vision.

PBMV

An acronym for common objects in the driving picture: Pedestrians, Bicycles, Motorcycles, and other Vehicles.

Clearing Intersections (KAI)

The 10 Point Commentary method that keeps you alive at intersections by scanning ahead and looking left, right, left and checking mirrors.

When Stopped in Traffic (HER)

A commentary point that ensures you have an escape route by leaving enough space to maneuver around the vehicle in front if it stalls.

Count 1-2-3 (KABB)

A commentary point that keeps you away from billboards by waiting three seconds after the vehicle ahead starts to move before you move.

6 to 8 Seconds Following Distance (BT)

A commentary point designed to buy time for the driver to act on changes in the traffic scene ahead.

12 to 15 Seconds Eye Lead Time (CCTL)

A commentary point used to center the car in the traffic lane by maintaining a specific depth of vision while moving the eyes.

Scan Steering Wheels (TPLR)

A commentary point meant to take the path of least resistance by checking if parked cars are occupied to avoid potential hazards like exiting persons or cars pulling out.

Stale Green Lights (SST)

A commentary point for smooth stops and turns involving a "point of decision" between the front bumper and the stop line for lights you did not see change.

Eye Contact (EEEC)

A commentary point that establishes eye-to-eye contact with PBMV to eliminate uncertainty using the horn, lights, or signals.

Pulling from Curb (CITHLS)

A commentary point for communicating in traffic by using turn signals, checking mirrors/blind spots, and verifying tail swing clearance.

Use of Mirrors and Gauges (KEAC)

A commentary point that keeps eyes ahead of the car by checking mirrors every 5 to 8 seconds and substituting for primary gauges when traffic allows.

Drill Drive

A 2-minute interval exercise during training where the driver calls out drill points every 2 seconds to verify defensive eye movement.

EDVIR

The Electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Report mandatory for both pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

34-Hour Restart

An optional DOT regulation that resets a driver's weekly 60-hour clock back to zero after 34 or more consecutive hours off duty.

14-Hour Duty Limit

A DOT regulation stating a driver cannot drive a commercial vehicle after being on duty for 14 hours until they have had 10 consecutive hours off duty.

11-Hour Driving Limit

A DOT regulation that specifies the maximum amount of actual driving time allowed within a 14-hour workday.