Online Distracted Driver Training

This distracted driver training course builds an awareness of the dangers of driving while distracted. It shows studies that indicate over half of crashes involve a distraction. In this course you will learn which distractions are the most common, how to avoid them, and also how to manage distractions that can't be avoided. The course also shares a tragic story that involves a distracted driver.

All drivers.

• Introduction to Distracted Driving
  • A humorous look at common distractions
  • A dangerous attitude
• The Effects of Being Distracted
  • Distance traveled in two seconds at 30 mph
  • Distance traveled in two seconds at 65 mph
  • Hazards of being distracted
• What is a Distraction?
  • Common distractions
  • Cell phone use
  • Multiple distractions
• Distracted Driving Collision
  • Investigation of the collision
  • Actions that could have prevented the collision
• Taking Control
  • Avoiding distracting actions
  • Ignoring uncontrollable distractions
  • Managing distractions that can't be avoided
  • Distractions in an unfamiliar vehicle
  • Distractions in an unfamiliar area
• Conclusion
  • A tragic true story
  • Tips for increasing awareness and self control

• Recognize how driving distractions affect our safety and the safety of others.
  • Restate distance vehicle travels in 2 seconds.
  • Describe how distractions affect vehicle control.
  • Recognize that distractions reduce reaction time.
• Avoid activities that distract our attention from driving.
  • Recognize common activities that can distract us from our driving.
  • Agree that using a cell phone can distract us while driving.
  • Identify distractions that contribute to traffic mishaps.
• Understand that distractions while driving can result in vehicle collisions.
  • Identify the distractions that contributed to the collision shown in the video.
  • State the actions each driver could have taken to avoid being distracted.
• Safely avoid or manage driving distractions.
  • Recognize that our actions cause most distractions.
  • Agree to ignore distractions we can not control.
  • Describe methods to manage distractions that can not be ignored or avoided.
  • Identify methods for avoiding distractions while driving in unfamiliar vehicles.
  • List methods for avoiding distractions while driving in an unfamiliar area.

Mastery awards 0.050 CEUs to participants who successfully complete this program.

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