Bob and I in our younger years raced "Odysseys" on dirt road course tracks, we both honed our skills at being able to quickly look at a situation and figure out the best way through without wrecking. We also learned how to handle a vehicle in all manner of skids and to drive it till the very end never giving up that we would get it back under control. We also learned what to do when the vehicle decided to flip flop through the air before coming back to the ground.
Do YOU drive for five?
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Looking at the diagram and playing the "what if game" helps to make reaction time to something unexpected happening second nature. When we think about our family members being in the vehicles around us I am sure we would drive a little different. If we let our mind wander and traffic comes to a stop which one of our family members would we take out if we could not stop?
Excellence is not only a part of what we do and how we do it, but it is also a matter of who we are as individuals. It speaks to our character, our competence, our personality, and our legacy. Personal and professional excellence is the never-ending quest to determine and actualize a monument of our existence that transcends roles, positions, jobs, titles, and life itself.
Living in excellence requires constantly asking yourself: Am I right, am I safe, and am I legal?
The Ethics of Excellence
1. Contribute to society and human well-being.
Professional truck drivers must avoid causing any potential damage to the local or global environment with their driving.
2. Avoid causing harm to others
"Harm" means injury or negative consequences, such as loss of life, loss of property, property damage, or unwanted effects.
3. Be honest and trustworthy
Honesty is an essential component of trust. Without trust, an organization cannot function effectively.
4. Be fair, and model cooperative driving behavior.
The company's reputation rides on each person's behavior, especially while he or she is out on the road. If you want goodwill with the public, you must earn it!
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| Know your surroundings |
Information was taken from National Safety Council - Defensive Driving Courses for Professional Truck Drivers.