Safe and Smart 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

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

Approximately 15 minutes

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users 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 to download and print.