Distracted Driving

Staying Focused Behind the Wheel

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Agenda

Common driver distractions

Evolution of distractions

Overcoming distractions

We all get distracted.

Driving is a privilege, not a right.

We must protect our privilege.

Remember…

Types of Distraction

Visual distraction  

Manual distraction 

Cognitive distraction

Simply put…

Anything that takes your eyes off the road is a distraction.

Common Distractions

70 – 95% of drivers*

Reaching, leaning

Adjusting the radio

Talking

Eating

*Texas Highway Patrol study

Common Distractions 35 – 45% of drivers:

Grooming

Interacting with passengers

Reading, writing

Using a cell phone

Distracted Driving

More than just texting & driving

Affects everyone

Involved in 80% of accidents*

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Distracted Driving & Speed

More distractions

Increased speed

Higher risk

In the Beginning,Distractions Were Few

They Soon Began to Increase

Responsibilities Increased, Too

Introduction of Speed

Fatal Consequences

Want to be a Better Driver?

Plan your trip

Focus on driving

Avoid risky behavior

Plan Your Trip

Review map, route

Update GPS

Adjust seat

Adjust mirrors

Adjust radio

Remind yourself…

“Think safety first.”

Focus on Driving

Practice safe following distance rules

Keep eyes moving

Avoid deep thought

Choose relaxing music

Avoid Risky Behavior

Focus on the road

Don’t multitask

Don’t get aggressive

Avoid unnecessary risks

Driving is a privilege, not a right.

DiscussionDo you know someone who drives while

distracted?Is there any part of your job that requires you

to drive while distracted?What discipline or remedies would you

recommend?How would you help prevent someone you

know from driving while distracted?

Recap

Texting is not the only distractionDistracted driving is a leading cause of

accidents

Driving is a privilege

You must protect your privilege

Resources

http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/

https://www.aaafoundation.org/distracted-driving

www.enddd.org

www.distraction.gov 

Distracted Driving Brochure in English and Spanish

NIOSH Brochure: Quick Sleep Tips for Truck Drivers

Questions?