IAGC LAND GEOPHYSICAL SAFETY MANUAL Edition 9 ... - CGISS

17) Do not pick up hitchhikers.18) Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or narcotics.19) All employees boarding or exiting from cars or trucks should do so at the curbside.20) Jumping on or off moving vehicles is prohibited.21) Avoid backing when possible. When parking, look for a space where you candrive straight out. When you must back up, have someone direct you or walkaround your vehicle to make sure nothing is in your way.22) Winter driving requires special care since snow, ice, sleet, rain, mist or fogdecreases traction and visibility. The following are precautions to take:a) On slippery ice or snow, start in one of the higher gears and engage theclutch slowly. Chains or winter tread tires should be used when snow or icecauses hazardous driving conditions.b) Approach all curves cautiously.c) Do not rely on chains or other skid control devices.d) Keep defrosting equipment in good working order. All windows should befree of ice and frost.e) To avoid the dangers of carbon monoxide, see that the cab is wellventilated at all times.f) Winter driving conditions call for reduced speed.23) When driving at night, you should assume certain responsibilities to attainmaximum safety:a) Check all lights regularly, ensuring they are properly adjusted, cleanlenses and ensure all lights operate.b) Drive your vehicle at a speed consistent with its braking ability and thedegree of visibility.c) Reduce speed when bright lights hamper vision.d) Pass oncoming vehicles with your low-beam headlights on. This is thecourteous and the safe thing to do. Use low beams when following othervehicles or driving in foggy conditions.e) At dusk, turn on low-beam headlights. More automobile accidents occurduring the time from sunset to total darkness than any other time of theday. Most of these accidents are caused by drivers who fail to turn on theirlights as daylight fades.f) Switch to low-beams when driving through a city or town.24) After driving in water, brakes may become wet and are not effective. Apply thefoot brake lightly for a short period to dry the vehicle brakes.Page 91 of 136