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Distracted Driving

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The Distracted Driving course is an online safety training program that teaches employees about the dangers of distracted driving and how to avoid distractions while behind the wheel. The course covers the different types of driving distractions, the risks they create, and what drivers can do to stay focused on the road. It is delivered through MARCOM, a safety and compliance training content provider.

Training covers the definition of distracted driving, the three main types of distractions (visual, manual, and cognitive), the dangers of cell phone use and texting while driving, how other activities such as eating, adjusting controls, and conversations can impair driving, and strategies for eliminating distractions and staying focused.

The course is 100% online, fully self-paced, and accessible on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

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Topics Covered
  • Definition of distracted driving (NHTSA)
  • Types of distractions (visual, manual, cognitive)
  • Cell phone and texting risks
  • Common driving distractions
  • Impact on accident risk
  • Strategies for focused driving
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Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

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Course Details at a Glance

Key facts before you enroll.

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Who Should Take This Course?

Find out if this training applies to you.

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Industries That Require This Training

See which sectors depend on this training.

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What's Included

Everything that comes with your enrollment.

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Everything included with your Distracted Driving training.

  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Distracted Driving.

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Course Duration
45-60 minutes
Format
100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
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Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
Provider
MARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Who Should Take the Distracted Driving?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Employees who drive as part of their job duties
  • ✓Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and fleet drivers
  • ✓Delivery and courier service drivers
  • ✓Sales representatives and field service technicians who drive to client sites
  • ✓Construction workers who drive company vehicles
  • ✓Supervisors and managers responsible for fleet safety programs
  • ✓Any employee who operates a motor vehicle for work purposes
  • ✓New hires who will be driving company or personal vehicles for work

Industries That Require Distracted Driving

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Trucking and freight transportation
  • ✓Delivery and courier services
  • ✓Construction and general contracting
  • ✓Sales and field service operations
  • ✓Government and municipal vehicle fleets
  • ✓Utility and energy companies
  • ✓Healthcare and home health services
  • ✓Any organization with employees who drive for work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Distracted Driving.

  The Distracted Driving course is an online safety training program that teaches employees about the dangers of driving while distracted and strategies for staying focused on the road. The course covers the three main types of distractions (visual, manual, and cognitive), the risks of cell phone use and texting while driving, and practical steps drivers can take to eliminate distractions.
   This course is designed for any employee who drives a vehicle as part of their job duties. This includes commercial motor vehicle drivers, delivery drivers, sales representatives, field technicians, construction workers, and anyone who operates a motor vehicle for work purposes.
  The course takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. It is fully self-paced, so you can pause and resume at your convenience. You have 6 months from enrollment to finish. Progress saves automatically on the same device.
  The course covers the definition of distracted driving as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the three types of distractions (visual, manual, and cognitive), the dangers of cell phone use, texting, eating, and other activities while driving, how distractions increase accident risk, and strategies for staying focused on the road.
OSHA does not have a specific distracted driving standard, but the General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a safe workplace. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) prohibits texting and hand-held cell phone use by commercial motor vehicle drivers under 49 CFR 392.80 and 392.82. Many employers require distracted driving training as part of their fleet safety and risk management programs.
  Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.
  The three types of driving distractions are visual (taking your eyes off the road), manual (taking your hands off the wheel), and cognitive (taking your mind off driving). Texting while driving is especially dangerous because it involves all three types of distraction simultaneously.
Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.
  The course is currently offered in English. Check eTraining’s course catalog for updates on Spanish-language availability or reach out to us at info@etraintoday.com.
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