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37TH TRANSCOM37
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ROME ARENA
CONDITION: Classroom environment
STANDARD: IAW AR 600-55
TASK: Discuss winter driving, effects of adverse weather on equipment, maintenance, driving techniques, and risk assessments
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37th TRANSCOM WINTER KICK BAGThe following are the minimum requirements:
Arctic Sleeping Bag
Gortex/Field JacketWet Weather Gear
Wool BlanketWet Weather Bag
OvershoesGloves with Inserts
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COLD WEATHER CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
Warm your engine, but don’t……race it!
Clean the vehicle completely!
Lights, windows, and mirrors
Good all around visibility is the first step to safe winter driving
Remove all snow and ice off the vehicle
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MAINTENANCE & CHECKS
LIGHTS
FLUID LEVELS
TIRES
COOLING SYSTEM
BATTERIES
EXHAUST SYSTEM
WIPERS
PERSONAL GEAR
HEATERS & DEFROSTERS
CARBON MONOXIDE-CO
CHECK ANTIFREEZE AT REGULAR INTERVALS-AT LEAST 2x YEAR
CORRECT MIX FOR TEMPERATURE
CHECK HOSES/FITTINGS
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID IS FULL
SERVICEABLE & ON HAND
CHECK DAILYCAN WEDGE REAR OF HOOD OPEN TO AID IN DEFROSTING
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CARBON MONOXIDEFACT: 1,500 people are killed yearly in the U.S. by Carbon Monoxide and more than 10,000 are exposed to levels so dangerous, medical attention is required
What effects does CO have on a person?
NauseaDizzinessMakes you sleepyToo much could be fatal
In order to prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, ensure:
Never run engine with windows up, leave one cracked while driving
Check exhaust daily for leaks
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MAINTENANCE TIPS
Proper maintenance habits are even more critical in cold weather!!
When performing PMCS, DO NOT touch metal with your bare
When climbing on vehicles, use extreme caution
Why should you keep the fuel tanks as full as possible?To keep moisture from condensing inside the fuel lines
use 3 points of contact
Filter the fuel through a Chamois to remove water
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BLACK ICE!!!!
Be careful because you can’t see it.
Where might you find it?
Bridges and overpassesShaded areas
Once it finds you, what should you do or not do?
PANIC!Make any sudden changes
in speed or direction
Ease off the accelerator
Steer in the same directionas the back end is skidding
DO DO NOT
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RULES OF THUMB
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PROPER DISTANCE IS A MUST!
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FOGFOGFOGFOG
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Use low beam headlights
If the fog is too dense, stop and wait
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FRONT END SKID
Release the brake & let the front wheels roll freely to regaintraction and steering control
REAR END SKID- Take your foot off the accelerator- Turn wheels in the direction the rear end is skidding - Pump brakes slightly
What may result from a skid is a ACCIDENT
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES
Safety
Use your turn signalssooner to give otherdrivers more time
to react
Drive at reduced speeds so you can
stop quicker
Brake soonerto warn of yourintention to stop
Maintain at least 3xthe normal following
distance
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Factors to consider:
Amount of experience
Self Discipline
Well rested
Dual DriverMission priority
Road type (Autobahn vs. Secondary)
Road Conditions
Road Conditions:
GREEN AMBER RED BLACK
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RISK ASSESSMENT
GREEN
AMBER
RED
BLACK
Unrestricted vehicle dispatches. Ideal road, visibility, and temperature conditions exist. Drivers will observe
normal precautions and speed limits.
Ideal road, visibility and temperature do not exist. Increaseddriving times, hazardous road conditions and driver experience
will be considered. Company Commanders will authorize dispatches for their vehicles.
Only mission essential vehicle dispatches are authorized. Dispatchwill be marked “mission and emergency essential.” Battalion
Commanders may authorize dispatch of vehicles. Risk assessmentwill be conducted for each mission.
Only emergency essential vehicles are authorized. Dispatch will be marked “emergency essential.” Brigade Commanders may authorize dispatch of their vehicles. Risk assessment will be
completed before dispatch.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Road Condition
Road Surface
Snow Ice Snow Depth
Visibility Temperature
Dry
Wet
Flooded *
HeavilyFlooded *
None orblowingpowder
Packed *Slush *
Drifting *
HeavyDrifting *
None None
Patches *Black Ice *Slush *
Sheet Ice *
ExtremeSheet Ice *
Less than4 inches *
Between4 - 8 inches *
More than8 inches *
More than50 m
Between20 - 50 m *
Between15 - 20 m *
Less than15 m *
Above 35F (+2C)
Between 30F (-1C)- 35F (+2C)
Between 10F (-12C)- 30F (-1C)
Less than 10F (-12C)
**When one or more of the road conditions marked with an asterisk are present, the corresponding road condition status most be declared.
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COLD HARD FACTS OF WINTER DRIVINGCold weather greatly affects the operating performance of yourequipment
Winter weather presents unique hazards
Black Ice Snow & Slush Fog Hills & Grades
We can prevent accidents with constant training and safety awareness
Remember: Slow down
Following distances
Adjust to conditions
Intervals
SAFETY!!!
