Transportation

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Transportation

• Catherine A. Flick, Major, CAP
• Transportation Officer ADY
• 814-233-1721
• harley1502_at_yahoo.com

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Overview

• What we have
• Van reservations
• Inspection
• Operations

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What we have
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What we have

• 5 twelve passenger vans
• 37351 1988 Chevrolet based at 1407 MAJ J.
  Dowdrick
• 37010 1990 Dodge (unassigned, out of service,
  repairs being made)
• 37111 1999 Ford based at 603, CPT M. Lopez
• 37630 2008 Ford based at 601, CPT D. Hobgood
• 37671 1996 Ford based at SQ 1502, MAJ C. Flick

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2009 usage

• 37010 656
• 37111 3,750
• 37351 1,084
• 37630 5,630
• 37671 4,678

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2009 Usage

• A total of 15,798 miles were safely driven!
• GREAT JOB DRIVERS!!!!!!!!!

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The priorities

• First consideration is always given to actual
  missions.
• Second consideration is given to scheduled
  emergency services training activities.
• Third consideration is given to scheduled cadet
  program activities such as encampments, field
  trips and community service details.

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The priorities

• Fourth consideration is given to senior member
  training activities.
• Fifth consideration is all other activities.

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The priorities

• To help reduce scheduling conflicts, the
  commander and I, are requesting units provide a
  list of 2010s scheduled activities, for your
  unit, to us.
• There are 9 units (308 members) to share 5 vans
  (with a capacity of 60).

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The priorities

• The point is we have to work out scheduling, its
  the right thing to do.

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Inspections

• Each driver is responsible to perform a thorough
  pre-trip inspection and record that on the
  CAPF73. ref. CAPR77-1
• The inspector must sign the CAPF 73
• Find something wrong, contact the van OIC and the
  Group Transportation Officer

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Operations

• Remember the rule of the three Ds!

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Operations

• If its
• Dumb
• Different
• Or
• Dangerous
• Dont do it!!!!

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Operations
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Operations

• Fifteen-passenger vans are more likely to be
  involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash than
  any other type of vehicle. In response, the
  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  (NHTSA) has issued safety advisory on these
  vehicles.

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Operations

• Loading 15-passenger vans causes the center of
  gravity to shift rearward and upward increasing
  the likelihood of rollover. Shift in the center
  of gravity will also increase the potential for
  loss of control in panic maneuvers.
• It is important that the van be operated by
  experienced drivers, they should understand and
  be familiar with the handling characteristics of
  their vans, especially when fully loaded.

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Operations

• Check your vans tire pressure frequently at
  least once a week. A just-released NHTSA study
  found that 74 percent of all 15-passenger vans
  had improperly inflated tires. By contrast, 39
  percent of passenger cars had improperly inflated
  tires. Improperly inflated tires can change
  handling characteristics, increasing the prospect
  of a rollover crash in 15-passenger vans.

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Operations

• Require all occupants to use their seat belts or
  the appropriate child restraint. Nearly 80 of
  those who have died nationwide in 15-passenger
  vans were not buckled up. Wearing seat belts
  dramatically increases the chances of survival
  during a rollover crash.

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Operations

• Be mindful of speed and road conditions. The
  analysis of 15-passenger van crashes also shows
  that the risk of rollover increases significantly
  at speeds over 50 miles per hour and on curved
  roads.

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Operations

• Only qualified drivers should be behind the
  wheel. Special training and experience are
  required to properly operate a 15-passenger van.
  Make sure your driver or drivers have both and
  only operate these vehicles when well rested and
  fully alert.

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Accident Facts

• 25 of all driving accidents are the result of
  excessive speed.
• 70 of driving accidents occur within 25 miles
  from home.
• 1 out of 4 employees who drive experience an
  accident while at work.
• Most people know someone who has died in a car
  accident.

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Driving Tips for all vehicles

• Avoid sharp turns.
• Avoid excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers.
• Dont drive tired.
• Dont drive in bad weather
• Drive conservatively
• Rest stops often (every 2 hrs. recommended)
• Wear seat belts
• Drive during the day, if possible.
• Require someone to be awake in the front seat
  with the driver on long trips

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Vehicle Accident Advice

• Relax, you cant help anyone if your heads not
  clear. Once in an accident your mission changes
  to support the task at hand.
• Never leave the scene of an accident.
• Report the accident to the police and CAPs
  National Operating Center.
• Never admit fault.
• Gather all the facts (date, time, witnesses,
  phone numbers, etc.)
• Report all accidents to the Group Commander and
  Safety Officer.

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In closing

• Use common sense
• Inspect the van before using it
• Document it!
• Use ORM
• When done with the van, clean it up for the next
  operator. Remove trash, clean windows, check the
  fluids etc.
• Be safe!