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Company Vehicle Use Policy

ACI has established the following mandatory polices and defensive driving tips pertaining to
company vehicles and operators:

1. Only authorized employees may drive company vehicles. Personal and off duty use of ACI
vehicles is prohibited.

2. Non employee passengers are not permitted in ACI vehicles at any time, unless they are
business related.

3. Seat belts must be worn in ACI vehicles at all times. The single biggest thing you can do to
protect your life while driving is wearing your seat belt correctly. If the seat belts in your
vehicle are inoperative or defective, have them repaired or replaced immediately. You
should wear the lap belt low across your hips and have the shoulder strap directly across
your chest. You also need to keep the belt tight. There should not be more than an inch
between your body and the belt at any point.

4. No employee is permitted to drive ACI vehicles while impaired by alcohol, illegal or
prescription drugs, or over the counter medications.

5. Employees shall not engage in any activities that distract them from driving while operating
vehicles. This includes eating, reading maps, texting, looking for reports or files and talking
on a cell phone without a hands free device.

6. All accidents involving ACI vehicles must be reported to the office immediately.

7. Employees with two or more preventable accidents in a three year period, or that obtain
three points on their driving record, will be subject to a loss of their driving privileges or
have their driving privileges restricted.

8. Get the big picture while driving. Keep your eyes aimed high and try to anticipate hazards
and other drivers’ mistakes. You should be looking well ahead of where you are. You
should also always leave yourself an out in case the other driver does the unexpected.

9. Maintain a safe following distance at all times. You should be at least two seconds behind
the vehicle in front of you to allow yourself sufficient time to stop. Do not tailgate.
Following distances should be increased for larger vehicles or if in slippery or rainy
conditions.

10. Avoid passing on two lane roads. Head on collisions are the most common cause of
fatalities. You should also turn on your headlights while driving on two lane roads. This
helps oncoming traffic see and avoid you. Never pass another vehicle on blind turns or hills.

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