Entry-Level Driver Training: Distracted Driving

Entry-Level Driver Training: Distracted Driving

Course Length: 20 minutes

Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver's license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL.

Course Disclaimer: This course can be used to help satisfy the theory instruction portion of the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements that go into effect on February 7, 2022. To satisfy the theory instruction requirements, this course must be assigned and administered by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry (TPR). To satisfy the complete ELDT training requirements, the school or entity conducting the training must provide the driver-trainee "behind-the-wheel" instruction in addition to theory instruction.

Regs Covered: A1.2.3 Distracted Driving §392.80 and §392.82

This unit must instruct driver-trainees in FMCSRs related to distracted driving and other key driver distraction driving issues, including improper cell phone use, texting, and use of in-cab technology (e.g., §§ 392.80 and 392.82). This instruction will include training in the following aspects: visual attention (keeping eyes on the road); manual control (keeping hands on the wheel); and cognitive awareness (keeping mind on the task and safe operation of the CMV).

Overview: Distraction occurs any time drivers take their eyes off the road, their hands off the wheel, or their mind off driving. Common distractions can be a phone, radio, even a navigation system. Anything that drivers do-other than focusing on driving a vehicle safely-is a distraction.

This training is designed to help drivers recognize and manage distractions while on the road.

Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify common driving distractions
• Describe how to prevent accidents caused by distracted driving

Outline

The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training: Distracted Drivin online course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Recognizing Driving Distractions

• Types of Distractions
• Visual Distractions
• Physical Distractions
• Mental Distractions
• Distracting Devices
• Personal Devices
• Texting
• Cell Phone Use
• Exception
• Penalties
• State Requirements

Conclusion

• Summary

Copyright Date: 2022 (Rev. 4/23)

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