Distracted driving is a growing hazard that puts drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at serious risk. This course provides employees with essential knowledge on the dangers of distracted driving, how to recognize and avoid distractions, and best practices for staying focused behind the wheel.
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding distracted driving and its impact on road safety.
- Types of distractions, including visual, manual, and cognitive.
- Common causes of distracted driving, such as cell phone use, eating, adjusting controls, and talking to passengers.
- The dangers of multitasking while driving and how it affects reaction time.
- Cell phones and distracted driving, including the risks of texting, calls, and hands-free devices.
- Recognizing distracted drivers and defensive driving strategies to stay safe.
- Steps to minimize distractions before driving, such as setting up GPS, adjusting mirrors, and securing passengers.
- Techniques to stay focused while driving, including avoiding emotional distractions and knowing when to pull over.
- Encouraging safe driving habits among passengers and co-workers.
- Laws and regulations regarding distracted driving and employer policies.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to identify and eliminate common distractions before and during driving.
- The true risks of using cell phones while driving, even hands-free.
- Effective defensive driving techniques to protect yourself from distracted drivers.
- Best practices for staying focused on the road in various driving conditions.
- How to handle distractions from passengers, pets, and in-car technology.
- Ways to encourage a culture of safe driving in the workplace.
This course equips employees with practical strategies to reduce distractions, improve road safety, and prevent accidents, ensuring a safer driving experience for everyone.