Defensive Driving - Distracted Driving: Potential Distractions
Last Updated 02/2025
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What you'll learn
Participants will gain awareness of the severe risks associated with using phones while driving, understanding the implications of even brief glances and the potential distance covered during distractions. Learning objectives include recognizing the unique dangers posed by phone distractions and adopting a no cell phone use policy.
Participants will learn the importance of setting clear guidelines and avoiding multitasking behind the wheel. Learning objectives include understanding the potential distractions beyond phones, such as eating or interacting with passengers, and adopting disciplined driving habits to prioritize focus on the road.
Participants will develop an understanding of the potential consequences of allowing distractions to take priority over driving. Learning objectives include recognizing the impact of distracted driving on safety and reinforcing the importance of disciplined, distraction-free driving practices.
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Description
Phone use is a leading cause of crashes, but it is far from the only distraction. This course looks at everyday distractions and how disciplined habits keep them from compromising safety.
What this course covers:
- The severe risk of even a brief glance at a phone
- Everyday distractions like eating, the radio, and passengers
- Implementing a no-cell-phone-use policy
- Building disciplined, distraction-free driving habits
Ideal for drivers and employers building safer driving practices.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.
Defensive Driving - Distracted Driving: Potential Distractions
Frequently Asked Questions
Phone use, though the course stresses it is far from the only distraction.
Eating, the radio, and passengers among common everyday distractions.
Yes, implementing a no-cell-phone-use policy for drivers.
Disciplined, distraction-free driving habits.
Drivers and employers building safer driving practices.
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 7 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
The course focuses on the significant risks posed by phone usage while driving, acknowledging it as a primary cause of accidents. The course extends beyond phones to address common distractions like eating, adjusting the radio, or engaging with passengers. It emphasizes the implementation of a no cell phone use policy, encourages disciplined driving habits, and underscores the consequences of allowing distractions to compromise safety. Participants will gain awareness of the severe risks associated with using phones while driving, understanding the implications of even brief glances and the potential distance covered during distractions. Learning objectives include recognizing the unique dangers posed by phone distractions and adopting a no cell phone use policy. Participants will learn the importance of setting clear guidelines and avoiding multitasking behind the wheel. Learning objectives include understanding the potential distractions beyond phones, such as eating or interacting with passengers, and adopting disciplined driving habits to prioritize focus on the road. Participants will develop an understanding of the potential consequences of allowing distractions to take priority over driving. Learning objectives include recognizing the impact of distracted driving on safety and reinforcing the importance of disciplined, distraction-free driving practices.
Course Objectives:
Participants will gain awareness of the severe risks associated with using phones while driving, understanding the implications of even brief glances and the potential distance covered during distractions. Learning objectives include recognizing the unique dangers posed by phone distractions and adopting a no cell phone use policy.;Participants will learn the importance of setting clear guidelines and avoiding multitasking behind the wheel. Learning objectives include understanding the potential distractions beyond phones, such as eating or interacting with passengers, and adopting disciplined driving habits to prioritize focus on the road.;Participants will develop an understanding of the potential consequences of allowing distractions to take priority over driving. Learning objectives include recognizing the impact of distracted driving on safety and reinforcing the importance of disciplined, distraction-free driving practices.;;
Duration: 7 min.