Problem solving, quick decision-making, and good judgment are all important skills that commercial drivers need in order to drive safely.
Problem solving, quick decision-making, and good judgment are all important skills that commercial drivers need in order to drive safely. But failing to get a healthy amount of sleep each night can seriously impair these abilities, which puts not only drivers at risk, but also everyone else around them. In fact, driver fatigue is cited as the primary cause of nearly a third of at-fault CMV accidents.
In this course, we'll discuss the factors that contribute to driver fatigue, the dangers of driving while you're fatigued, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service regulations that address these issues. You’ll also learn the importance of good sleep habits, and steps commercial drivers can take to ensure they’re getting enough sleep when they’re out on the road. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to keep yourself safe on the road by understanding the impacts of driver fatigue and how to prevent them.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how fatigue can impair alertness and decision-making
- Describe good habits for getting sufficient, consistent sleep each night
- Explain the regulations that limit drivers’ hours of service
What You'll Learn
- Identify the factors that contribute to commercial driver fatigue
- Recognize how fatigue impairs alertness and decision-making
- Distinguish between different types of fatigue and sleep disorders
- Explain the FMCSA hours-of-service regulations that limit drivers' hours
- Describe good habits for getting sufficient, consistent sleep each night
- Apply steps to ensure adequate sleep while on the road
Key Takeaways
- Driver fatigue is cited as the primary cause of nearly a third of at-fault CMV accidents.
- Failing to get enough sleep can seriously impair the problem solving, quick decision-making, and good judgment that commercial drivers need to drive safely.
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service regulations address the dangers of fatigued driving by limiting drivers' hours of service.
- Good sleep habits and practical steps can help commercial drivers get enough sleep when they are out on the road.
- Driving while fatigued puts at risk not only drivers but also everyone else around them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, addressing the problem solving, quick decision-making, and good judgment skills they need to drive safely.
What does this course cover?
It covers the factors that contribute to driver fatigue, the dangers of driving while fatigued, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service regulations, along with the importance of good sleep habits and steps drivers can take to get enough sleep on the road.
What topics are included in the lessons?
The lessons include an Introduction, Fatigue: The Basics, Types of Fatigue and Sleep Disorders, FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations, and a Review.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
By the end of the course, you'll know how to keep yourself safe on the road by understanding the impacts of driver fatigue and how to prevent them.
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Problem-solving, quick decision-making and good judgment are all skills that CMV drivers need to drive safely. But if you're not getting a healthy amount of sleep, it can seriously impair these abilities. In fact, being awake for 24 hours straight can affect your driving And if you don't get enough sleep over an extended period of time, you can become fatigued, which can increase the chances of having an accident when you're behind the wheel even more. In this program, we'll discuss the factors that contribute to fatigue, the dangers of driving while you're fatigued, and the federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Hour-of-service regulations that address these issues.
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