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1 Distracted Driving Staying Focused Behind the Wheel Disclaimer: These safety materials, resources and PowerPoint ® presentations are not intended to replace your company's health and safety policies or to substitute for specific state and federal standards. We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy of the material contained within these resources. Please refer to applicable state and federal standards for regulatory compliance. Note to trainer: This presentation includes speaker’s notes.

2 Agenda  Common driver distractions  Evolution of distractions  Overcoming distractions

3  We all get distracted.  Driving is a privilege, not a right.  We must protect our privilege. Remember…

4 Types of Distraction  Visual distraction  Manual distraction  Cognitive distraction Simply put… Anything that takes your eyes off the road is a distraction.

5 Common Distractions 70 – 95% of drivers*  Reaching, leaning  Adjusting the radio  Talking  Eating *Texas Highway Patrol study

6 Common Distractions 35 – 45% of drivers:  Grooming  Interacting with passengers  Reading, writing  Using a cell phone

7 Distracted Driving  More than just texting & driving  Affects everyone  Involved in 80% of accidents* *National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

8 Distracted Driving & Speed  More distractions  Increased speed  Higher risk

9 In the Beginning, Distractions Were Few

10 They Soon Began to Increase

11 Responsibilities Increased, Too

12 Introduction of Speed

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14 Fatal Consequences

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16 Want to be a Better Driver?  Plan your trip  Focus on driving  Avoid risky behavior

17 Plan Your Trip  Review map, route  Update GPS  Adjust seat  Adjust mirrors  Adjust radio  Remind yourself… “Think safety first.”

18 Focus on Driving  Practice safe following distance rules  Keep eyes moving  Avoid deep thought  Choose relaxing music

19 Avoid Risky Behavior  Focus on the road  Don’t multitask  Don’t get aggressive  Avoid unnecessary risks

20 Driving is a privilege, not a right.

21 Discussion  Do 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?

22 Recap  Texting is not the only distraction  Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents  Driving is a privilege  You must protect your privilege

23 Resources  http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/ http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/  https://www.aaafoundation.org/distracted-driving https://www.aaafoundation.org/distracted-driving  www.enddd.org www.enddd.org  www.distraction.gov www.distraction.gov  Distracted Driving Brochure in English and SpanishEnglishSpanish  NIOSH Brochure: Quick Sleep Tips for Truck Drivers NIOSH Brochure: Quick Sleep Tips for Truck Drivers

24 Questions?


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