KOC Holds Safe Driving Campaign

As part of its efforts to help do its part in contributing toward a safer society, KOC recently launched a Safe Driving Campaign to create awareness and help spread a culture of safe driving to KOC employees and Ahmadi residents.

Under the sponsorship and attendance of DCEO (S&EK) Abdullah Al-Sumaiti, and in the presence of DCEO (WK) Ismail Abdulla, the HSE Team (S&EK) recently organized the Safe Driving & Traffic Awareness Campaign for KOC employees and contractors in cooperation with the Kuwait Motoring Company and General Department of Traffic.

 

 

The event was held at the KOC Tent and was attended by General Fahad Al-Shawai’, the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Traffic Affairs and Acting GM of the General Department of Traffic. In addition, Saqir Al-Roshood, PR & Customer Service Manager from Kuwait Motoring Company attended the event, which also featured the participation of various KOC Managers, Team Leaders, and contractors.

 

In a statement he made on the sidelines of the campaign, Al-Sumaiti affirmed that the aim of the event was to improve driving behaviors among KOC employees and contractors. The DCEO also noted that KOC spares no effort in its quest to improve targets and even surpass them in all fields, whether in operations, projects or HSE.

 

Al-Sumaiti added that KOC will continue to organize similar campaigns in the future and invite external experts to teach important lessons related to driving behavior. He also indicated that the S&EK Directorate succeeded in achieving 32 million safe working hours, which is a reflection of its compliance to HSE standards.

 

Most people understand that when you drive, it is very important to obey all traffic laws. This includes following the posted maximum and minimum speed limits, not using your phone while driving, and always wearing your seat belt.

 

Below are some additional traffic safety tips that you can follow in order to help create a safe driving environment for you and those you share the road with.

 

1. Increase the following distances from vehicles ahead

2. Signal early for turns, stops, and lane changes

3. Brake smoothly and gradually

4. Keep pace with traffic when possible and legal

5. Check mirrors for following distance of other vehicles

6. Before changing lanes, check direction of travel

7. After stopping, keep brake pedal depressed

8. Keep rear lights clean and functioning

 

1. Importance of maintaining adequate visual lead

2. Select speeds which position vehicle between clusters of vehicles

3. Select a safe lane position within traffic clusters

4. Avoiding multiple hazards

     (1) Identify hazards early

     (2) Predict potential hazards

     (3) Adjust speed and position to avoid potential hazards

     (4) Anticipate and plan escape routes

 

1. Importance of correct vehicle lane placement

2. When to increase following distance:

      (1) When being tailgated

      (2) When vision is blocked or visibility is poor

      (3) When speed is increased

      (4) When adverse roadway, traffic, or weather conditions exist

3. Momentary distractions - Pick a safe time to look away

4. Look ahead for trouble

    (1) Look over and around the car ahead

    (2) Check ahead for speed on hilltops and curves

    (3) Watch brake lights in adjacent lanes

    (4) Start braking early

5. Locations to watch for trouble

     (1) Traffic controlled intersections

     (2) Approaching crosswalks

     (3) Lanes next to parked cars

     (4) Parking lot entrances

     (5) Interchanges where cars enter and leave

     (6) Slippery or ice covered streets

     (7) Where children are at play

    1. The posted speed limit tells you how fast you are allowed to drive under ideal conditions. Rain, fog, dust storms, etc. are not ideal conditions.

   

    2. Common sense tells you how fast you should be driving. If you don't use common sense, a police officer may be more than likely to issue you a ticket.