Distracted Driving Training
Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program: Defensive Driving
New Driver Training Program: Defensive Driving: Distracted Driving
This course is designed to help CMV drivers learn how to recognize and avoid dangerous distractions.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common driving distractions
- Describe how to prevent accidents caused by distracted driving
Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program: Defensive Driving: Distracted Driving Course Topics
The course topics include:
Recognizing Driving Distractions
- Types of Distractions
- Visual Distractions
- Physical Distractions
- Mental Distractions
Distracting Devices
- Personal Devices
- Texting
- Cell Phone Use
- Exception
- Penalties
- State Requirements
Managing Driving Distractions
- Focus on Driving
- Steps to Avoid an Accident
- Stay Focused
- Recognize the Signs
- Manage Distracted Drivers
- Commit, Watch, and Respond
Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
