Staying attentive

By staying focused & ignoring distractions you will be safer, being present and aware, and saves lives.

The driving academy is one initiative that introduces defensive driving, help drivers to build focus and it increases awareness on the prohibiting of the use of a cellular phone while driving

Defensive driving tips that can help save lives:

Look ahead and keep distance. Have an escape plan. Reduce your speed. Don't drive in blind spot. Avoid constantly changing of lanes.

Defensive driving train drivers into getting into the habit of slowing down as the conditions change. Not speeding and going slow gives drivers extra time to take corrective actions or respond to sudden changes. Slowing down can decrease the impact and accidents altogether.

Driving essentials

Driving essentials are important habits that drivers should perform to promote safe driving. Some driving essentials include:

These driving essentials can keep you safe:

· Seatbelt saves lives: Wearing your seatbelt and protect yourself from impacts and secure your body in the event of an accident.

Seabelts save lives

Safety checks

· Fit and Alert: As a driver always make sure you are fit to drive, you are hydrated, well rested and free from the influence of alcohol and drugs. Being tired and intoxicated can lead to accidents.

· Safety checks: It is important to carry out your pre-checklist and do your inspections before driving your vehicle, this helps identify early signs of tire wears and other mechanical problems.

· Remembering that your family depends on you and is waiting for you is essential. This helps to remind you as to why you need to drive safely to go back home to your loved ones.

Our goal

Make sure all of our employees get home safe 100% all the time.

For CEMEX there has been a trend to reduce the number of incidents that occur and this has been achieved through collective effort.

Within your role, how have you managed to reduce this number? Write 2 positive actions: that we find within your activity as a driver. These moments of truth can help you identify important details within your day-to-day life.

#1 Is my vehicle in condition to go to service?

#2 Am I fit (Conditions) to go to service?

#3 Do I react correctly to distractions?

First MOT

Is my vehicle in condition to go to service?

Are you carrying out your vehicle inspections?

Scheduling timely maintenances and carrying out pre- trip inspections are important. The vehicle checklist is a tool used to aid in vehicle inspections.

By performing your checklist, if the vehicle meets the minimum requirements of the operational checklist the driver can go to service. If not, the vehicle is not suitable to go out on a trip and that is a moment of truth. The checklist confronts drivers with the true status of their vehicle.

Drivers, it is important to do your checklist and carry out your 360 inspection. These initiatives on your behalf will save your life and the lives of others.

Second MOT

Am I fit (Conditions) to go to service?

Are you fit to make your trip?

Drivers, your wellness is important to us. It is important that you get adequate rest and stay hydrated. The fatigue testing will help to assess how fit you are to carry out your duties. It is also important not exceed 12 hours of driving policy. Driving tired can lead to road accidents.

Third MOT

Do I react correctly to distractions?

How do you respond to distraction?

If your boss, wife or child calls when you driving, would you pick up?

Being present and aware will save your life. Avoid all distractions including the use of tell cell phones while driving. The driving Academy helps to sensitize drivers to prohibit the use of a cellular phone when the phone rings also engaging in distraction management trainings can help you to avoid distractions and stay focus while driving.

Sub Moment of truth

Initiatives

Do I have the correct tools and instructions?

Driving academy

Fatigue testing

Vehicle checklist Speed controls