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

25) It is easy to make safe driving a habit. A safe and careful driver is also acourteous driver. Your attitude on the road and the way you drive is a reflection ofyou and your company.a) Properly positioning your vehicle on the highway and using proper signalswill reduce the possibility of accidents. Driving rules that contribute both tosafety and goodwill are based on common sense and courtesy.b) To avoid intersection accidents, never assume you have the right-of-way.c) Take your turn in traffic. Do not crowd other vehicles. Do not demand theright of way.d) Do not weave from one lane to another.e) When other drivers signal that they wish to pass, permit them to do so.f) Pass vehicles only when there is ample room to get back safely into yourown lane.g) Allow pedestrians to cross ahead of your vehicle.h) When parking, do not block pedestrian cross walks, private drives,emergency exits, or other entrances. Do not obstruct fire hydrants.i) Never apply your brakes suddenly when you have a flat tire or blowout.Take your foot off the accelerator and apply the brakes cautiously.j) If you run off the road, slow your speed before attempting to return to theroad.k) Watch carefully for persons riding bicycles, especially children.l) Do not coast with gears in neutral or drive with the clutch pedal pusheddown except when shifting gears. When going down steep grades use alower gear.m) Keep your seat belt fastened at all times and insist that your passengersuse them.n) Obey every traffic sign and signal.6.5 Passenger Protection in VehiclesGeophysical operations involve a considerable amount of passenger transportation. Thestandard of protection provided for passengers varies with different vehiclemanufacturers and in different countries and may not be adequate for the intended useof the vehicle. It is recommended, therefore, that the following measures be taken forthe protection of passengers in vehicles:Page 92 of 136