DOT Entry Level Driver Training – Safe Operating Procedures: Distracted Driving
Whether you are driving in city traffic or cruising along on a quiet country road, your focus and attention must remain on the job at hand – safely transporting cargo or passengers to their desired locations. Whenever you are driving and your full attention is not on the road, you are putting yourself, your passengers or cargo, other drivers, and pedestrians in danger. Driver inattention is a factor in many accidents and near-misses. In 2019, over 3,100 lives were lost and around 424,000 people were injured in crashes that involved a distracted driver. Cell phones and other in-cab devices can be a big distraction, which is why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) specifically addresses cell phone use by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. This course discusses the dangers of distracted driving, fines and penalties associated with cell phone use by CMV drivers, and ways to stay alert and in control while driving. After all, a safe driver is the best driver.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- List things you can do to help stay awake, alert, and in control while driving
- Identify potential in-cab and outside distractions for CMV drivers
- Recall cell phone practices that are illegal while driving
- Describe what happens if you are caught using a cell phone illegally while driving a CMV
Specs
Course Level | Fundamental |
Languages | English |
Compatibility | Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive |
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