Commercial Drivers

Distracted driving has been shown to be a major cause of large truck crashes and near-crashes, despite commercial drivers being some of the most highly trained professionals on the road. The use of personal cell phones and electronic devices in the complex environment of a modern truck, bus, or motor coach, increases the risk for injuries and fatalities resulting from serious crashes. One research study commissioned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) “shows the odds of being involved in a safety-critical event (e.g., crash, near-crash, unintentional lane deviation) are 23.3 times greater for CMV drivers who text while driving than for those who don’t.”¹

PROGRAM

Just Drive: Deliver Distraction Free

With funding support from the FMCSA, TREDS offers an education program for commercial drivers to reduce the risk distracted driving poses to the motoring public. This one-hour program is designed to increase driving safety awareness and decrease distracted driving behaviors among commercial drivers, addressing the use of cell phones and electronic communication devices.

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The training is delivered by traffic safety professionals, using class participation, videos, and case examples to promote safe driving habits.

Topics addressed in the class

Distracted Driving: Scope of the Problem
Risks and Consequences
State/Federal Laws and Regulations for CDL holders
Practical strategies to promote safe driving

Potential benefits

Increased awareness of the dangers of distraction
Reinforcement of state laws & regulations regarding cell phone policies
Safer employees on the road, both on and off the job
Reduction of traffic injuries and fatalities among commercial drivers
Contribute to improving safety for all roadway users.

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Funding for this program provided by FMCSA Cooperative Agreement: FM-MHP-0665-22-01-00

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¹ Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2013, December 30). No Texting Rule Fact Sheet. Retrieved from https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/driver-safety/distracted-driving/no-texting-rule-fact-sheet

Phone:

(858) 534-8386

treds.ucsd.edu/contact

Location

UC San Diego Family Medicine and Public Health 9500 Gilman Drive #8011 La Jolla, CA 92093-0811