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Distracted Driving

The use of personal cell phones and electronic devices by drivers of trucks and buses increases the risk for injuries and fatalities resulting from serious crashes. One research study commissioned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “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

Just Drive: Deliver Distraction-Free

The 60-minute courses address the risks and consequences of distracted driving and provide strategies to prevent this behavior, focusing primarily on the use of cell phones and electronic devices. 

CMV Driver Course

This online course can be viewed on a computer or mobile device. It is self-paced and includes video modules, learning activities, and a certificate of completion. A sample of the course can be viewed in the video below. Coming soon in Spanish.

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Train-the-Trainer

This online course prepares safety professionals to deliver the program. Access to the curriculum will be granted upon completion. Materials include PowerPoint slides, print resources, video clips, and social media posts.

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TREDS offers live courses upon request. Submit a form to learn more.

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Course Topics

  • Scope of the problem
  • Risk and consequences
  • Rules and regulations
  • Strategies to prevent distracted driving
  • Fatigue and drowsy driving
  • Work zone safety

Resources

Videos

 A video preview of the "Just Drive: Deliver Distraction-Free" online course which aims to prevent distracted driving among CMV drivers.

CMV drivers share insights on types of distractions, risks, personal experiences, and strategies to prevent distracted driving behaviors.

 

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

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