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PREFACE 0. Preface
Fleet Organization, Mission, and Responsibilities 1. Fleet Organization, Mission, and Responsibilities
Performance Metrics 2. Performance Metrics
Official Use of Vehicles 3. Official Use of Vehicles
Asset Management 4. Asset Management
Vehicle Acquisition 5. Vehicle Acquisition
Alternative Fueled Vehicles 6. Alternative Fueled Vehicles
Fleet Maintenance 7. Fleet Maintenance
Vehicle Disposal 8. Vehicle Disposal
Fuel Management 9. Fuel Management
Contractor Use of Government Vehicles 10. Contractor Use of Government Vehicles
Forms and Reports   Driver's Handbook
   
Using This Manual
Department Supervisor and Coordinator Responsibilities
Driver and Operator Responsibilities
 
Pre- and Post- Inspections
Interior and Exterior Cleanliness of Vehicles is the Operator's Responsibilities
Flat Tires
Won't Start and Won't Run
Emergency Road Service and Towing
Tire Replacement
Fueling Requirements
Driver Licenses and Driving Records
 
Commercial Driver's License
Driving Record Checks
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Use of Cell Phones
Vehicle Key Control
Fuel Card Control
Home-to-Word Authorization
Non-Government Passengers
Vehicle Misuse and Abuse
Temporary Duty (TDY) Use
Emergency and Inclement Weather Operations
Emergency Procedures
Seat Belt Usage
Bumper Stickers and Other Unauthorized Markings
Driving Under Adverse Weather Conditions
Unsecured Items in Vehicles
Accidents and Investigations
 
Notification of Proper Authorities
Towing
Completion of Accident Reports
Repair Responsibility
Revocation of Driving Privilege
Summary of Accident Procedures
Forms and Reports   Forms and Reports
Reference Materials   References
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions   Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions
Useful Web Links   Web Links
Frequently Asked Questions   FAQ

 

NASA Official Fleet Management Handbook

Driver’s Handbook

Summary of Accident Procedures

The following process will be followed for personnel involved in accidents in Government vehicles:

  1. Stop immediately and provide assistance to the injured.
  2. Never leave the scene of an accident.
  3. Avoid moving seriously injured persons unless essential for their protection.
  4. Warn other motorists of any existing highway hazards and use flares or reflectors during hours of darkness or where visibility is poor.
  5. Notify civil and NASA authorities.
  6. Complete accident report, SF 91 (and SF 94, witness report, if possible); and NF 1627, NASA Mishap Report, if individual is unable to complete, then the next person responsible for equipment operations will complete the report.
  7. Avoid expressing opinions regarding liability.
  8. Provide copy of SF 91, SF 94, and NF 1627 to supervisor, GSA FMC or AMC for GSA vehicles, the CTO, and other parties as deemed necessary.
  9. Comply with state and local laws pertaining to accident reporting and the rules of this handbook.
  10. Arrange to drive or tow vehicle for repair estimate and subsequent repair.
  11. Government-Owned Vehicles. The expeditious completion of accident claims and subsequent investigation is a critical part of risk management.
  12. GSA Vehicles. Users must work closely with GSA to process claims and properly investigate accidents.

 

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Last Updated: 08/30/2005 09:21 PM