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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">A driver that is involved in a close quarters accident should go through some type of retraining. Driving in a city environment is a challenge for the driver. Lack of attention and limited peripheral vision impede the driver's ability to maneuver around fixed objects. Fixed-Object Incidents (FOI) are not the most costly incidents for a company; but, they are the most numerous.  FOI show a pattern of inattentiveness and lack of peripheral vision on behalf of a driver. A driver should be given training immediately following a FOI for four reasons:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">An attempt to increase the driver's awareness to prevent future FOI. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">An attempt to reduce the risk of a future catastrophic incident. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Counter Measures-Providing training to a driver after a FOI shows the FMCSA, insurance companies and (god forbid) a litigating attorney the willingness of the carrier to invest in training and the willingness to promote a culture of safety. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Providing training to a driver, after a FOI, spreads throughout the driver population. The drivers may start a dialogue amongst themselves about the best practices regarding close quarters maneuvering. The drivers may even discuss <i>hotspots </i> on their local routes. They may share tips about how to approach specific stops along their routes. A driver dialogue is the best source way to prevent a FOI. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I have outlined our training outline for Fixed-Object Incidents below. Training is performed in a simulator, classroom and through live demonstrations while practicing on the driving range. In-the-field training (on location) can be added if desired. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Space Management in Tight Quarters</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Learning Objectives</b>
<b>Discussion/Classroom</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Peripheral Vision</b> </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">How to calculate a safe distance by using peripheral vision; while operating within inches of other vehicles and/or objects. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">How to operate under a variety of circumstances by applying the Proximity-Interval Method.
-Discuss appropriate space-management techniques used to manage the space around a vehicle when encountering a variety of hazards. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Applying the Proximity-Interval Method. Discuss the limitations of mirrors and applying Proximity-Interval Method.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b><b>Zen and the Art of Close Quarters</b>. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Keeping awareness alive at all times to prevent FOI. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Driving in narrow areas requires more mirror checks and attention to lane position
 -Read the situation. Scan at least 12-15 feet behind and to the sides of the vehicle. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Drive or Back to the right. Drive or Back slightly to the right of center for better visibility in tight places. Avoid the blind side at all costs. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Reduce your speed. If you see an approaching hazard:: reduce speed for more reaction time </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Realign the vehicle. Re-position the vehicle to lessen impact or prevent a collision.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b><b>In Practice</b> </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Demonstrate the ability to manage a space cushion around the vehicle when encountering typical hazards during simulation. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Navigating narrow alleys, customer parking lots and retail establishments during simulation. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b><b>Live Demonstration</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>On the Driving Range</b> </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Demonstrate the fallability of mirrors. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Best Practices while backing </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Judging distance while looking backwards. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Move your body for  better vision. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This not a timed event! Get out of the vehicle. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Speed and its effect on backing. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br />This course takes 4 hours. Groups of 2 or less are preferred and has a cost of $520/per a group of 2. No discount is given for less than 2 drivers. A certificate will be issued for the driver's file (counter measures). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Contact us at 303-367-1030 or visit <a href="http://cdlcollege.com/Contact_Us" target="_blank">CDL College</a><a href="http://cdlcollege.com/Contact_Us"></a> to schedule. Please reference Fixed Object Incident Training.</span><br />
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