Corrective Action Training: 30-Minute Breaks

This Corrective Action Training module provides drivers with remedial training related to 30-minute breaks. Specifically, this course is designed to remind drivers of the hours-of-service 30-minute break rule to prevent violations and fatigue-related crashes.

After completing this course, drivers will be able to:

• Discuss the physical effects that impact your safety if you work too long without a break.
• Explain the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) 30-minute break rule.
• Identify the consequences of not taking the required breaks.

• Introduction
• Stress & fatigue decrease safety
• Stop driving after 8 consecutive hours
• Eight hours of work equals a 30-minute break.
• Take a break.
• Suddenly don’t qualify for exemption? Follow the break rule.
• Avoid crashes and fines.
• Do your part for highway safety.

Approximately 5 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.