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- Plan turns in advance to allow ade-


quate space. - Drive defensively and keep alert in


order to respond quickly and safely to unexpected situations. - Use extra caution when driving in


bad weather conditions.


Maneuvering tips Making a lane change ormerging into


traffic can be challenging when driving any vehicle, but even more so with a 15- passenger van. - Create more space around the van


by reducing or increasing speed. - Signal intentions by engaging turn


signals early. - Use the merge lane as intended


and designed. - Use themirrors as needed. - Yield the right-of-way, when


necessary.


Stopping & following distances A 15-passenger van weighs more


and takes longer to stop than a car, espe- cially when loaded with passengers and/or equipment.


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- A three to four second following


distance between the van and the vehi- cle in front of the van is a recommend- ed minimum. - Observe greater stopping distances when traveling in bad weather conditions.


Safety program Maintaining a safety program that


includes the items below will, at mini- mum, greatly reduce your chance of acci- dents, as well as reduce your property and liability associated with transporting clients.Your programmust include: - Executive management support


and enforcement.


- Safe driver qualification and main-


tenance practices. - Vehicle purchase, maintenance and


inspection procedures. - Driver training, coaching and


instruction. - Written safe practices and instruc-


tions, including accident investigation efforts. - Passenger


instruction enforcement.


Kathy Phillips, CIC, CPP, is First Vice President of Alliant Insurance Services. She can be reached at kphillips@alliantinsurance.com.


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