Driver Distraction in Commercial Vehicles
Driver distraction can take many forms - using a mobile device, adjusting an interface, and even fatigue can take driver's attention away from the road. This behavior not only endangers the driver who is distracted, but poses a risk to all road users, whether they are other drivers, roadway workers, cyclists or pedestrians. Importantly, because commercial vehicles are often much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, they are capable of inflicting serious damage, injury, and fatalities. Here, find resources for addressing driver distraction in commercial vehicle operation.
Resources
Law Enforcement
International Association of Police Chiefs: Distracted Driving ToolkitTraining, Research and Education for Driving Safety: University and Law Enforcement Collaboration - Distracted Driving Education and Tool to Assess for Cognitive Impairment
AAMVA: Strengthening Distracted Driving Education, Legislation and Enforcement
Industry
CDC: Distracted Driving at WorkFMCSA: Mobile Phone Restrictions Fact Sheet
Governors Highway Safety Association: Distracted Driving Laws by State
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance: Defeat Distracted Driving
This material is based upon work supported by the FMCSA under a cooperative agreement, FM-MHP-0551-20-01-00
Important Information
Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute: The What and Why of Distracted Driving