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DRV110 
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TRAINING PROGRAM

This program provides you with the practical tools and information that you need to conduct or assist in faster, more thorough and better organized accident investigation.  After completing this training, you’ll know how to thoroughly investigate an accident, how to review police and witness reports, how to gather information quickly from several different sources—including your drivers, and how to get related paperwork.  This training will help you uncover the cause of an accident, recognize where additional driver training is needed, document accidents to be better prepared in the event of a lawsuit, and educate your drivers so they’ll be more likely to collect the right information at the scene of an accident.  Each program contains 1 27-minute training Video, 1 instructor guide/workbook, 1 accident investigation file packet, 1 accident report kit.

DRV112 
ANIMAL AWARENESS  DRIVING
Video
Vehicle accident records show that between one and five percent of all reported traffic accidents involve hitting an animal on the road.  This educational video aims to reduce this statistic by training drivers on proper driving behavior when animals cross the road.  Drivers will learn proper driving techniques for various road, traffic and weather conditions and what actions to take when a collision with an animal is imminent.  15 minutes.

DRV114 
BACKING AND PARKING FOR CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS
Video
Thirty percent of all traffic accidents are caused by backing and parking mistakes.  This program features drivers of cars and light trucks in the most frequently encountered backing and parking situations.  This video emphasizes the importance of planning ahead, recognizing potential parking problems, and using safe backing and parking procedures.  Leader’s guide included.  13 minutes.

DRV116 
BACKING SAFELY
Video
Backing is the cause of a large number of collisions — a disproportionate number — since drivers spend a relatively small amount of time actually backing.  And although speeds are normally low, these collisions not only create inconveniences, they cause significant property damage and even personal injury.  This video offers practical safety information that can help drivers eliminate backing collisions.  It features tips to avoid backing, procedures for backing with a helper, specific steps for a safe backup, and procedures for backing with a trailer.

DRV120 
BEATING A BLOWOUT
Video
When a tire blows, proper driver action can prevent a more serious accident.  Simple but important guidelines are demonstrated.  Key training points include:  braking, accelerating, steering, tire inspection.  5 minutes.

DRV122 
SEATBELTS A LIFESAVING HABIT
Video
Driving is the riskiest thing most people do!  Refute common excuses for not using your best protection an automobile the seatbelt.  20 minutes

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DRV124 
COACHING THE EMERGENCY  VEHICLE OPERATOR — FIRE
Video
This program discusses defensive driving techniques that can reduce the risk of collisions in both emergency and non-emergency situations.  Novice and experienced operators benefit from the non-lecture format which encourages examination of safe driving issues.  Topics addressed include emergency and non-emergency defensive driving techniques, vehicle inspection, responding to a call, backing, adverse weather conditions, vehicle characteristics, backing techniques, fire ground considerations,  and night driving.

DRV126 
COACHING THE PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER
Video
Capitalizing on truck drivers’ over the road experiences, this program continuously requires drivers to analyze and discuss defensive driving issues.  The program also features a segment on vehicle inspection.  Covers city, highway and rural driving, cushion of safety, and backing.    Also includes the critically acclaimed “Knights of the Road” regarding driver professionalism.  Includes 20 slides, instructor guide, workbook. 

DRV128 
COACHING THE  TRANSIT BUS OPERATOR
Video
Refreshes basic driving skills and introduces advanced techniques to help transit bus operators anticipate and avoid collision situations.  Includes a ten-minute video featuring transit bus operators discussing common traffic and customer problems.  Sets up an after-video discussion of the importance of building a professional image through safe driving and a positive mental attitude.   It deals with five segments covering trip preparation, cushion of safety, city driving, highway and suburban driving, and special considerations.  Includes 32 page operator workbook with self appraisal, vehicle inspection review, talking point situations, preventability situations, breakdown collision procedures review, and course completion certificate.

DRV130 
DDC - PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER:  SELF INSTRUCTION
Video
This course concentrates on the Commercial Driver’s License and defensive driving principles, including pre-trip inspection, cushion of safety (following distance, stopping distance, blind spot, tailgaters), and effective scanning procedures and applies them to city, highway and rural driving situations.  It also deals with safe backing procedures, night driving, impaired drivers, adverse weather conditions, triangle placement, and the importance of adequate sleep, exercise and proper nutrition.  Includes video presentation, video binder, and driver response book with test and scoring.

DRV132 
DRIVER FATIGUE TRAINING KIT
Video
This new training kit can help you present critical driving techniques that can help your drivers minimize fatigue while on the road.  The video and driver’s handbooks cover why driver fatigue is an issue, hours of service regulations, sleeping habits. the effects of stress, and how to identify and handle fatigue on the road.  Shows your drivers the obvious and not-so-obvious dangers of driving tired.  Each kit contains enough material to train up to ten drivers.  Includes 22 minute training Video, instructor guide, driver handbook, wallet cards, training log, and driver awareness poster.

DRV134 
DRIVING DEFENSIVELY 1
Video
Workers are reminded of dangers in daily driving routines and defensive driving principles are offered.  Includes fixed staring, path of clear vision, elements of driving defensively, speed.

DRV135 
DRIVING DEFENSIVELY 2
Video
This continues the program, which takes a look at the ways defensive driving helps prevent accidents.  It concentrates on issues relating to stopping, prevention formula and accidents.

DRV138 
VEHICLE SAFETY - DRIVING ON THE ROAD
Video
Perfect for everyone who drives any type of vehicle.  Covers rules of the road and preparation for safe driving, defensive driving:  freeway driving, stopping distances, pedestrians, parking rules and safety concerns, inspection of vehicles, accident procedures and emergencies, drinking and driving.  12 minutes.

DRV140 
DRIVING TECHNIQUES  TRAINING KIT
Video
This kit, developed with the veteran driver in mind, can help you present practical, yet often forgotten or overlooked driving techniques that can help your drivers improve their own driving practices.  Review with them how to become better defensive drivers and “decision makers.” Show them what they can do to improve their driving and safety skills for the most critical areas of driving, including underpasses, turns and merging with traffic, and how safer, accident-free driving can help lower insurance premiums and maintenance costs.  Each kit contains enough material to train up to ten drivers.  The kit includes a 17-minute training Video, instructor guide, driver handbook with quizzes, wallet cards, training log and driver awareness poster.

DRV142 
DRIVING UNDER THE  INFLUENCE
Video
Use this subtle but effective Video to remind your employees how painful the consequences can be of drinking and driving.  The program follows a driver through a roadside test, an arrest and court date.

DRV146 
FLEET SHOP SAFETY AND  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Video
Professional automotive staffs will work more safely with this extensive information. It includes basic attire and personal protective equipment, hazardous chemicals (labels, material safety data sheets), definitions and discussions of flash point, auto-ignition, combustible vs. flammable liquids, explosive atmosphere, fire safety, and specific hazards.

DRV148 
HAND AND POWER TOOL SAFETY FOR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
Video
Encourages personal responsibility for safety and professional tool use. Includes electrical safety, double insulation, grounding, damaged cords, water safety, drills, bench grinders, cheater bar prohibition, torquing, calibration, torquing lug nuts, and eye protection.

DRV150 
LIVE AND LET LIVE
Video
This program is a tale of co-workers celebrating a recent success in a bar.  Leaving the bar in an inebriated condition, they die in a collision.  Throughout, the narrator explains the effects of drugs and alcohol on the driver.  The conclusion depicts the sobering effects of the co-workers’ deaths on families and friends.

DRV152 
LOW VISIBILITY AND DRIVING
Video
Learn about fog, snow, rain and bright sun effects on the driver.  Also considers night driving, oversized vehicles, obstacles within the vehicle, blinding spray from passing vehicles, effects of shadows, safe-stopping areas and more in this eye-opening Video.

DRV154 
MODERN TECHNOLOGY AND DRIVING
Video
This program offers important safety information regarding the use of such features as air bags, automatic restraint systems, anti-lock brakes, four-wheel drive, cruise control and car phones.   20 minutes.

DRV156 
MODERN TECHNOLOGY AND DRIVING
Video
In just 15 minutes, this video covers critical safety issues involving air bags, automatic safety belts, four-wheel drive, cruise control, car phones, and high-tech audio systems.

DRV158 
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
Video
There are more than 400,000 motorcycle accidents each year.  Frequent causes of accidents are discussed, including the most common accidents, visibility, road conditions and weather conditions.

DRV160 
MOTOR FLEET MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Video
Motivate your fleet repair staff to see safety as part of their job as a professional.  Reviews basic safety tips and tips for industry.  Includes proper attire and personal protective equipment; fire prevention in the shop; avoiding back injuries and falls; tools—inspection, replacement, care and use; electric hazards and protection; industry-specific hazards and safety checks.

DRV162 
NIGHT DRIVING
Video
At night, driving even familiar streets and highways can become more difficult and dangerous.  Safety tips for nighttime driving are shown.  Includes issues of speed, stopping distance, and lights.

DRV164 
PARKING SAFELY
Video
Parking can be just as hazardous as driving in traffic since many drivers and pedestrians disregard many traffic laws while in a parking area.  This video is designed to refresh even an experienced driver’s parking skills, including following basic rules of the road, scanning for hazards, covering the brake, sharing the roadway with pedestrians, compensating for blind spots, staying within designated parking lanes, positioning the vehicle within a space, backing the vehicle, personal safety considerations and choosing a smart parking location.  14 minutes.

DRV166 
THE PRO SYSTEM FOR ACCIDENT-FREE BACKING
Video
Backing accounts for 25 % of all truck accidents.  This Video teaches truckers to Plan and get the best set-up, React to changing conditions by using the right technique, and Operate their vehicles safely by controlling their space.  Increase productivity, prevent injuries, avoid property damage and cut accident-related paperwork by using this simple video program.  22 minutes.

DRV168 
THE PRO SYSTEM FOR ACCIDENT-FREE BACKING
Video
This program is designed to help new and experienced big-rig drivers improve their backing skills.  The video demonstrates basic backing techniques and shows how experienced drivers use analytical thinking and advanced planning for safe backing.

Viewers will observe how experienced drivers take risks, adjust the mirrors, judge the rear blind spot, use the “First Point, Last Point” technique, get the best set-up, identify potential hazards, and control backing space.  They will also learn how backing procedures vary with different kinds of equipment.   24 minutes.

DRV170 
RIDING ON ROLLING STOCK
Video
We roll back time in a tragic accident involving people hitching a ride on rolling equipment.  The story is based on a true incident.  The causes of the accident and how they could have been avoided are discussed.  Includes don’t ride where you shouldn’t and drive safely.

DRV172 
SERVICING/INSTALLING  MULTI-PIECE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
Video
Air pressure is dangerous.  Your staff must use special care when working with these complex tire/rim systems.  Using a multi-piece split ring as an example, this video demonstrates and illustrates safety rules for deflation, removal, inspection, remounting and reinflation.

DRV174 
SPEED AND SPACE  MANAGEMENT TRAINING KIT
Video
This program was developed for the veteran driver.  Covers key topics including speed and stopping, distance, adjusting to road conditions such as rain and ice, speed and handling on curves and downgrades, space behind vehicles, crossing and merging with traffic.  The video features live-action footage and advanced computer animation and graphics.  Each kit contains enough material to train up to ten drivers.  Includes 15 minute video, instructor guide,  10 driver handbooks with quizzes, 10 wallet cards, 1 training log, and 1 driver awareness poster.

DRV176
TIRE INSTALLER SAFETY
Video
The force in an inflated tire is sufficient to cause a dangerous, even deadly, explosion.  Covers details of safe tire removal and remount.  Includes care of vehicles to avoid damage, raising and lowering vehicles for tire change, use of the tire guide for specifications, and safe procedures for changing tires.  18 minutes.

DRV178 
TORQUING LUG NUTS
Video
An excellent program on how to safely torque lug nuts on passenger wheel/rims, including specific torque procedures to prevent wheel problems due to improper tightening.

DRV180 
TRUCK TIRE PUNCTURE REPAIR
Video
Proper and complete repair of tires is necessary for safety.  This program includes off-the-wheel inspection and a complete method for nail hole repair and safety procedures.

DRV182 
TRUCKING PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
Video
Safety demands thoroughness, consistency and good judgment.  Includes hazards in the environment, checklist for engine compartment, and items to check with the engine started or disengaged.  These include accident equipment and an extensive walk-around inspection checklist.

DRV184 
WATCH YOUR LOAD —UNRESTRAINED ITEMS
 IN SMALL VEHICLES
Video
Loose items inside a vehicle can be deadly in an accident or sudden stop.  This program illustrates the dangers of unrestrained cargo.  Emphasizes securing loose items and parts bins.

DRV186 
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS AND  BREAKDOWNS TRAINING KIT
Video
Created with the veteran driver in mind, this kit instructs drivers on accident and breakdown response procedures.  Including setting up warning devices and documenting the accident.  Can also be used to train new drivers.  Includes enough material to train ten drivers.  Contains a 12 minute training video, 1 instructor guide, 10 driver handbooks with quizzes, 10 wallet cards, 1 training log, and 1 driver awareness poster.

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Hazardous Materials Safety  Personal Protection 
Interactive CD-ROM Training Programs Driving Safety
 Fire Safety First Aid and Employee Health
Blueprints for Safety  Laboratory Safety
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