Who caused the accident for Dipil's friend?
Well, we could say everyone.
It could have been the city putting the pile of cement in the location to repair roads, a common thing and a known hazard.
It could have been the two idiots on the bike who were drunk.
It could have been the other traffic congestion around them at the time.
It could have been the two drivers themselves or the pressures of the business to get to where they were going.
It could have been the driver trainer who taught the two to drive.
It could have been lots, but safety is not about blame but correction and finding a better way to prevent further incidents.
As much as the Smith System of driving has flaws in some of its teachings, it does three things really right:
1. Always look up and get the big picture, the SIPDE training.
2. Always commentary drive, talk out loud about what you see, not just the weather or what was for dinner last night.
3. Finally, training is important regardless if it is confined space or first aid or even driving.
Here are some examples of the Smith System. I have larger and better ones on my site if anyone needs them, and they, like the other 8000 plus training items, are free for the using.
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http://schoolwires.net <link updated to site home>
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http://www.smith-system.com/downloads/ReactionZone.ppt
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http://www.smith-system.com/downloads/ReactionZone.ppt <link no longer exists - removed>
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http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&am...T0n7wEmZ2Trsow
Or there is always the delete key on your keyboard.