Driver Safety Training: Distracted Driving Dangers and Prevention is a 23-minute online course that teaches employees to recognize and avoid distracted driving behaviors, including cell phone use, cognitive distractions, and in-vehicle technology hazards. It is designed for any employee who drives a company vehicle or drives for work purposes and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Distracted driving killed 3,275 people in the United States in 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA reports that distracted driving was a factor in 8% of fatal crashes and 13% of all injury crashes, though researchers believe the actual toll may be significantly higher - a 2023 NHTSA study estimated distraction could be involved in as many as 29% of all crashes when unreported incidents are included. For employers, the liability exposure is substantial: companies can face negligent entrustment lawsuits when employees cause accidents while driving for work, with jury verdicts routinely exceeding $1 million in commercial vehicle cases.
This course trains your employees on the three categories of distracted driving - visual, manual, and cognitive - and the specific behaviors that create the highest risk behind the wheel. Your team will learn why texting is considered the most dangerous distraction, how hands-free devices still create cognitive distraction, and practical techniques for eliminating distractions before and during trips. The course also addresses employer responsibilities for establishing distracted driving policies and the role drivers play in creating a safety-first culture.
While no single federal OSHA standard specifically addresses distracted driving, OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards, which courts have applied to driving-for-work situations. As of late 2025, 31 states plus Washington D.C. have enacted comprehensive hands-free driving laws, and 48 states ban texting while driving for all drivers. NHTSA data shows 3,275 distracted driving fatalities in 2023, with drivers aged 25-34 disproportionately represented in distraction-affected fatal crashes. Employers face both regulatory risk and significant civil liability - distracted driving incidents involving company vehicles regularly produce seven-figure jury verdicts under negligent entrustment, negligent supervision, and respondeat superior theories. Companies without documented distracted driving policies and training programs face substantially greater exposure in litigation.
6 courses for driver safety and DOT compliance
View Package Details| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.