Distracted Driving for First Responders

Course overview

We live in a world of constant distractions. Research indicates at least once a day upwards of 70 percent of Americans on the road are distracted from driving. The number of distracted drivers on the nations roadways makes it even more dangerous for first responders to drive distracted themselves. This 1-hour course raises awareness of distractions inside and outside of the emergency vehicle, including the risks associated with cell phone use, radio operation, and fatigued operators. First responder drivers will learn strategies for eliminating controllable distractions and making necessary adjustments for uncontrollable distractions.