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The MAVO is expected to follow all driving
and traffic safety laws. MAVO’s are
responsible for safety inside and outside
their vehicle including when they are on the
road. Because driving and parking are a
serious part of the MAVO’s responsibilities,
it is important to be focused on these safety
points that you should keep in mind when
operating your vehicle.
The information in this chapter covers
important topics and safe behaviors. It is not
intended to educate MAVO’s on all
defensive driving techniques. MAVO’s are
strongly recommended to take a Defensive
Driving course to learn how to prevent
accidents, protect yourself, your passengers
and others who are sharing the roadway.
You will carry what you learn with you
always, even when driving your own car.
Drive Safely
Driving safely is an important part of being
an MAVO. There is no job more important
than your safety and the safety of your
patient. You will be driving many miles each
work day and a motor vehicle incident (MVI)
may happen. No one wants to be involved in
an MVI. Unfortunately, even the most
cautious drivers can find themselves in that
position.
MODULE 7 – MAV Operations
Objectives:
• Identify three elements of safe driving
• Identify concerns when parking the MAV
• Name several items that should be inspected before operating an MAV
It only takes a split second for disaster to
strike so prevent accidents by practicing
safe driving and minimizing distractions:
Use your mirrors - know where the
other vehicles are at all times.
Get out of the vehicle and scan the
area before backing up.
Do not use your cell phones for
talking or texting at any time while
driving.
Do not eat or drink while driving.
Do not play loud music while driving.
Do not smoke while driving.
Keep a “cushion of safety” around
your vehicle.
Never drive aggressively.
Always go to work well rested
Driver’s License
You must possess a valid driver’s license to
work as an MAVO. If at any time your
driver’s license is suspended or revoked,
notify your employer at once. Under no
circumstances should an MAVO be
transporting patients if his/her driving
privileges have been taken away.
Seatbelts
Wearing a seatbelt is a requirement for the
patient and the driver as well as any other
passengers in the vehicle. Do not move the
vehicle until each and every person in the
van is wearing a seatbelt
.