Driving: Distracted Driving At What Cost? Transit Version

It is important to pay full attention when driving because of the consequences you could face while distracted behind the wheel. People are constantly multi-tasking while driving and this is hazardous. Use this course to learn how to avoid the distractions of driving transit vehicles.

The training is divided into the following major sections; The Toll of Distracted Driving, It’s Just a Few Seconds, What’s a Distraction?, Consequences of Distracted Driving, Controlling Distractions, Bus Operator Procedures, and Taking Control. It reminds drivers how even the smallest distractions can be dangerous. The course demonstrates this with a scenario of an accident involving two distracted people, who do not realize they were the cause of the accident. Also, there is a real-life account of a woman whose life was dramatically changed for the worse after a car accident caused by her talking on her cell phone. Overall, this training reminds drivers to focus only on the road, and not let distractions affect their driving safety.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

This training is for all transit drivers

• Introduction
• The Toll of Distracted Driving
• “It’s Just A Few Seconds”
• What’s a Distraction?
• Consequences of Distracted Driving
• Controlling Distractions
• Bus Operator Procedures
• Taking Control
• Conclusion

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