{"id":677,"date":"2015-10-28T16:14:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T16:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/facilities\/?page_id=677"},"modified":"2025-03-18T11:40:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T18:40:53","slug":"transportation-driving-safe-off-campus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/facilities\/transportation-driving-safe-off-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Transportation &#8211; Driving Safe Off-Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"style34\" style=\"text-align: justify\">You are your employer\u2019s most valuable asset!\u00a0 The way that you drive says everything about you and your company.\u00a0 Make a positive statement by following these work-related safe driving practices:<\/p>\n<p class=\"style36\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Stay Safe<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Use a seat belt at all times \u2013 driver and passenger(s).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Be well-rested before driving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Avoid taking medications that make you drowsy.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Those that do have a label warning against operating vehicles or machinery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">The most common medicine of this type is an ordinary cold pill.\u00a0 If you have to drive with a cold, you are better off suffering from the cold than from the effects of the medicine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">A hot, poorly ventilated cab can make you sleepy.\u00a0 Keep the window or vent cracked or use the air conditioner if you have one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Set a realistic goal for the number of miles that you can drive safely each day.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Driving for long distances can be very tiring, which can lead to increased potential for accidents.\u00a0 Because of this, driving limits for all drivers are as follows:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style33\">Daytime travel<\/span><span class=\"style21\">:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 hours at one time<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style33\">Nighttime travel<\/span><span class=\"style21\">:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 hours at one time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Within 15 minutes of reaching a driving limit, the driver should exit the highway to a rest area.\u00a0 The driver must take at least a 15-minute break or another approved driver should assume driving responsibilities.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Short breaks can keep you alert.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">But the time to take them is before you feel really drowsy or tired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Stop often.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Walk around and inspect your vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">It can help to do some physical exercises.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">When the total trip is expected to be completed within 30 minutes beyond the appropriate driving limit, one driver may drive the entire trip without a break.\u00a0 However, if poor visibility or heavy traffic threatens to lengthen the trip, the driver should exit the highway to a rest area within the normal driving limits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">No driver may exceed eight (8) total hours driving time in any 24-hour period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"style36\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Stay Focused<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Driving requires your full attention.\u00a0 Avoid distractions such as adjusting the radio or other controls, eating or drinking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Continually search the roadway to be alert to situations requiring quick action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\"><span class=\"style21\">Stop about every two hours for a break.\u00a0 Get out of the vehicle to stretch, take a walk, and get refreshed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"style36\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Avoid Aggressive Driving<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style32\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"style21\">Keep your cool in traffic!<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"style21\">Be patient and courteous to other drivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"style21\">Do not take other drivers\u2019 actions personally<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"style32\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"style21\">Reduce your stress by planning your route ahead of time (bring the maps and directions), allowing plenty of travel time, and avoiding crowded roadways and busy driving times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are your employer\u2019s most valuable asset!\u00a0 The way that you drive says everything about you and your company.\u00a0 Make a positive statement by following these work-related safe driving practices:&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/facilities\/transportation-driving-safe-off-campus\/\">Continue Reading<span> Transportation &#8211; Driving Safe 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