Driving: Defensive Driving: Supervisor's Guide

Supervisors have many critical responsibilities within a company, but one of the most critical is to manage the performance of their employees, and in this case, their drivers. It is integral to ensure your employees' safety, as any mishap may reflect poorly on both you and your company. Experts say almost all accidents are avoidable; learn not only what safe driving practices are through the material presented in this video, but also how to make sure your employees follow those practices.

In order to ensure your employees are good defensive drivers, it is important to let them know what you expect as a manager. This includes reinforcing good driving habits while correcting bad driving habits. While coaching your drivers can be difficult, as many are out on the road for the majority of the day, the lesson presented here will educate you on the steps to take to ensure good driving habits become a priority. In addition, this on-demand training will inform you as a supervisor how to best coach your drivers during ride-alongs. Ride-alongs are great opportunities to observe and train your employees, so use this video and learn how, through coachable moments, to turn your workers into safe and defensive drivers.

If your employees are involved in an accident, their job or reputation may not be the only things at risk; the company's funds and reputation may be at risk as well. Remember, even if your employee is already an excellent driver, mistakes can be made. Also, even if your employee is not be the safest driver now, bad habits can be broken and good habits can be created and reinforced. Utilize the information within this video to recognize what it is that makes a safe and defensive driver, and then instill those qualities in your employees. After all, safe driving is good business.

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Supervisors of professional drivers

• Introduction
• Observing the Driver
• Coaching the Driver
• Driving Expectations
• Conclusion

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