Navy Motor Vehicle Safety

Programs of excellence:

DoD TRiPS – described below

Naval Traffic Safety Program (OPNAVINST 5100.12H) – excerpts attached

Navy Motor Vehicle checklist- attached

Navy Supervisor’s Checklist- attached

Navy Drive Risk Indicator Self Assessment Survey- attached

The DoD TRiPS (Travel Risk Planning System) is an interactive online tool for assessing and reducing the risks of long distance travel. The prospective driver completes an online questionnaire regarding destination;length of trip, time of day, type of vehicle;age of driver; driver training; type of roads to be driven (highway, two lane, etc.);amount of sleep during the prior 12 hours; use of medications;and planned use of seat belts, alcohol, and frequency of breaks; etc. Upon submission, the program recommends specific risk reduction measures. The program also requires that the supervisor inspect the vehicle and approve the TRiPS plan.

The Army reports that it “currently has 763,177 registered users with over 2,375,000 completed assessments and only 6 fatalities reported during assessed trips”. The Navy/Marine Corps report that they “have over 102,000 registered users with just over 124,000 assessments completed and zero fatalities reported during assessed trips”. (See Within the Navy, the use of TRiPS is voluntary, but Navy motor vehicle accident reports require information on whether or not a TRiPS assessment was performed prior to the travel. (

The Navy motto for TRiPS is “Think of it as insurance that your road trip will be a round trip.”

With minor modifications, this system could be adapted to DOE for its drivers.

NAVY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM(OPNAVISNT 5100.12H, 7 March 2008):

9. Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Operator DriverImprovement Training Requirements

a.All military and DoD civilian personnel who operate aGMV as their primary duty, or who operate a GMV more than 8hours a week as part of their incidental duties will attend an NAVSAFECEN-approved 8-hour course of driver improvementinstruction at no cost to the individual prior to assignment.

b. All military and DoD civilian personnel who have beenconvicted of a serious moving traffic violation while operating a GMV (i.e., reckless driving, driving while impaired, speeding, following too closely, and failure to yield) or who have been determined to be at fault in a traffic mishap while on/off a DoD installation shall attend an NAVSAFECEN-approved driver improvement training course.

24. Maximum Driving Time – GMVs

a. Commands shall follow any host nation, federal, or state guidelines that may exist regarding maximum driving time.

b. Commanders should not assign or authorize long distance or long duration driving without assessing the impact fatigue may have on the operation and personnel. No one may drive or require another person to drive a GMV more than a total of 10 hours in a 24-hour period. A 14-hour duty day, including driving and all other duties, should be the maximum allowed unless required under exceptional conditions. Any driving in excess of this standard should only be undertaken after a thorough risk assessment, following the principles of ORM, is completed. Commanders should document risk assessment and acceptance, to include one-time and routine alternative procedures as necessary.

c. Use of alcohol 8 hours prior to operating a GMV is

prohibited.

d. Drivers carrying explosives or other hazardous cargo may not drive more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period. Two drivers will be assigned when the vehicle is carrying explosives or other hazardous cargo on a trip of more than 8 hours. Total driving time for both drivers shall not exceed 10 hours in a 24-hour period. Drivers shall relieve each other of driving responsibility at frequent intervals.

e. Emergency medical service, fire truck, and crash andrescue vehicle drivers who are assigned to rotating shifts with sleeping accommodations are exempt from the above duty time restrictions.

25. Maximum Driving Time – PMVs

a. All personnel shall follow any host nation, federal, orstate guidelines that may exist regarding maximum driving time.

b. To reduce the potential for traffic mishaps caused byoperator fatigue while on leave or liberty status, commandersand supervisors shall:

(1) Ensure military personnel apply personal risk

management when planning trips. It is recommended that PMVtravel not exceed 10 hours in a 24-hour period, and that longdistance driving only be undertaken after adequate rest. Longdistance travel for two or more drivers should not exceed 16hours in a 24-hour period. It is strongly encouraged that priorto leave approval, supervisors review all travel plans,including mode of transportation, driving distance/time, restperiods, and accommodations. The use of the TRiPS is highlyrecommended prior to leave approval.

Navy Motor Vehicle checklist: to be used prior to long trips:

Motor Vehicle Checklist

What's your vehicle condition after having been stored or parked during your deployment? Contact a vehicle distributorship for your make of vehicle and find out what procedures to follow to get your vehicle back on the road in a safe condition.
Before you drive your vehicle any long distance get a pre-trip tune up and inspection. The following is a partial list of items to check. Add others as necessary:
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  1. Engine Oil Level
  2. Cooling System Hoses
  3. Brake Lines
  4. Brake Operation
  5. Windshield Wiper Blades
  6. Head Lights/Driving Lights
  7. Power Steering Hoses
  8. Exhaust System
  9. Parking Brake Operation
  10. Fan Belts
  11. Mirrors: Side, Rear-view
  12. Snow Chains (if applicable)
  13. Transmission Fluid Level
  14. Brake Lights/Turn Signals
  15. Brake Fluid Level
  16. Tail Lights/Reverse Lights
  17. Power Steering Fluid Level
  18. Tire Wear/Inflation
  19. Tire Balance/Alignment
  20. Spare Tire (condition)
  21. Horn
  22. Anti-freeze Level
  23. Heater and AC functioning
  24. Portable Radio/Spare Batteries
  25. State Inspection Sticker
  26. Bricks or Boards (to prevent vehicle from rolling off a jack on a hill or incline)
  27. (other)
  28. (other)
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You should keep these items in your car at all times, especially during long trips:
  • First Aid Kit
  • Blanket
  • Spare Fuses
  • Shovel
  • Engine Fluids
  • Flashlight
  • Flares/Reflective Devices
  • Tool Kit
  • Extra Fan Belt (serpentine)
  • Water
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Jumper Cables
  • Duct or Electrical Tape
  • Jack/Lugnut Wrench
  • Spare Tire (properly inflated)
  • Sand, Cat Litter (winter)

Navy Supervisor’s Checklist

Command Checklist for Supervisors

  • Have personnel received safety standdown briefs on traffic safety issues, e.g., drinking and driving, occupant protection, aggressive driving, hazards associated with driving in different types of weather, fatigue, cellular phone use, state and local laws, etc.?
  • Encourage personnel planning to drive long distances not to travel immediately after return from deployment, or immediately after a work shift. Urge proper rest before starting out. (Make it command policy if necessary to enforce).
  • Have mileage limits been established for a weekend trip?
  • Is leave encouraged or granted to those individuals driving more than 350 miles on weekends?
  • Has individual completed a Driving Mishap Risk Indicator Form before leave papers are signed?
  • Do personnel know the procedure to follow to avoid hurrying in case of an emergency or an unscheduled delay?
  • Has supervisor been provided with travel destination, mode of travel, travel distance, expected arrival time? On the return trip, day and time of return and emergency phone numbers?
  • Does individual possess a current driver's license, vehicle registration and insurance?
  • Does individual drive a high performance vehicle or motorcycle? Does individual have less than six months driving experience in this vehicle? (Crash risk may be higher when driving these types of vehicles)
  • Have personnel under 26 years of age attended a Driver Improvement Program?
  • Do you know who ride motorcycles? (Conduct Command wide survey). Have they completed required training whether or not they choose to ride on a military installation? Do they know the Navy requirements for PPE while riding?
  • Have you conducted a vehicle inspection standdown?
  • Have you informed personnel of emergency phone number(s) with instructions to call collect in an emergency? Suggest statement be stamped or typed on leave papers "IN EVENT OF EMERGENCY, CALL COLLECT (XXX) XXX-XXXX".

Navy Drive Risk Indicator Self Assessment Survey

Driving Mishap Risk Indicator Self Assessment Survey

Instructions: Assign points for the following risk factors as they apply.
Total points determine an individual's relative risk level.
Directions for use of this form:
  • Supervisor will discuss completed form results with interviewee and may discuss results with the chain of command for the purpose of the individual's welfare. A record may be made of counseling, however recommend gross score/result or "low, medium, or high" risk levels be recorded in lieu of answers to particular questions.
  • Information or statements made to the supervisor concerning items on this form CANNOT be used in any adverse proceeding, administrative or criminal.
  • Form is property of interviewee only and will not be retained by command or supervisor. The interviewee may retain this completed form if desired, however recommend this document be destroyed/shredded ASAP after counseling.

RISK FACTOR
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POINTS
1. AGE
25 YEARS OR YOUNGER = 1 PT
26 OR OLDER = 0 PTS
2. PAY GRADE
E-5 AND BELOW = 1 PT
E-6 AND ABOVE = 0 PTS
3. SEX
MALE = 1 PT
FEMALE = 0 PTS
4. MARITAL STATUS
SINGLE = 1 PT
MARRIED = 0 PTS
5. DRIVING RECORD
1 OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS LAST 12 MOS = 1 PT
6. TIME SINCE DEPLOYMENT
DEPLOYED OVER 30 DAYS AND HOME LESS THAN 30 DAYS = 2 PTS
OTHERWISE= 0 PTS
7. DISTANCE TO TRAVEL
LESS THAN 500 MILES = 0 PTS
500 THRU 1000 MILES = 1 PT
OVER 1000 MILES = 2 PTS
8. INCIDENTS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE / 4 PTS PER INCIDENT
9. RATIO OF TRAVEL DAYS TO TOTAL LEAVE
LESS THAN 1 TO 5 = 0 PTS
1 TO 4 = 1 PT
GREATER THAN 1 TO 4 = 2 PTS
10. REST PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
LESS THAN 8 HRS = 1 PT
11. HOUR OF RETURN TO DUTY SECTION
LESS THAN 12 HOURS PRIOR TO NEXT WORK DAY = 1 PT
12. DRIVING ALONE
YES = 1 PT
13. PERSONAL STRESSORS
1 PT FOR EACH:
MARITAL TROUBLES
DEATH IN THE FAMILY
CAREER DECISION LOOMING
14. MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL
TRAVELING BY MOTORCYCLE? = 1 PT
15. TRAVELING DURING HOLIDAY PERIODS
YES = 1 PT
TOTAL POINTS :
Note: If the total points exceed 10, the individual has a greater than average risk for a traffic mishap. The supervisor/branch/division officer should work with the individual to reduce the risk factors (allow for more travel time, take more leave, adjust the time of departure/arrival, travel with a companion, etc.)
ANALYSIS
The following areas of excessive risk were noted:
The solutions for these excessive risk factors are:

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