Distraction Overload: Risk Reduction for First Responders

First Responders may spend up to 70% of a work shift engaged in driving and are exposed to a higher incidence of driving safety risk as part of their duties. Use of personal cellular phones and other electronic devices in the complex environment of a modern patrol vehicle is a growing problem, increasing the risk for injuries, fatalities, and liability resulting from collisions.

TREDS has developed an education program for law enforcement to reduce the risk distracted driving poses to the motoring public.

Course description

Just Drive is a one-hour program designed to highlight the problem of distracted driving with an emphasis on the unique challenges faced by first responders. The training is delivered by law enforcement and traffic safety professionals, using class participation, videos and case examples to promote safe driving habits.

Topics addressed in the class

• Cellular phone user trends
• Risks and consequences associated with distracted driving
• CVC sections related to communication devices
• Agency policy and procedure development
• Practical strategies to reduce risk

Potential benefits

• Increased awareness of the dangers of distraction
• Reinforcement of agency policies and state law restrictions
• Information of value to friends, family, co-workers, and the public
• Reduction of traffic injuries and fatalities among first responders
• A safer driving experience for all roadway users

Become an instructor

TREDS offers training to traffic safety professionals on the delivery of the Distraction Overload: Risk Reduction for First Responders curriculum.

Contact us for additional information or to request training.