Vehicle Handling Safety

In the often hectic environment of an auto repair shop, or even your own driveway, the movement of vehicles should be handled in a deliberate, controlled manner.

Precautions for vehicles in motion

According to AMTrust, when driving through repair shop areas, five miles per hour is the maximum acceptable speed. Make sure the headlights are on when driving in the interior of the shop.

Be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially in the direction the vehicle is moving. Avoid distractions like having a conversation or listening to the radio when moving a vehicle.

To avoid the possibility of tipping a vehicle over, never drive across a slope. Always drive up or down slopes. As a passenger, never ride in the bed of a pickup truck.

Follow all traffic laws when test-driving vehicles on the road.

Precautions for stopped vehicles

Never approach a vehicle until it's stopped completely. Before leaving a vehicle in a parking or storage area, make sure the parking brake is engaged, and consider chocking the wheels (especially for larger vehicles).