Course Description
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
Skills You Will Learn
- Commercial Vehicle Operation
What You'll Learn
- Understand how fatigue can impair alertness, problem solving, quick decision-making, and good judgment
- Identify the factors that contribute to driver fatigue and the dangers of driving while fatigued
- Describe good habits for getting sufficient, consistent sleep each night
- Explain the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service regulations that limit drivers' hours of service
- Recognize types of fatigue and sleep disorders
- Apply steps commercial drivers can take to get enough sleep while out on the road
Key Takeaways
- Failing to get a healthy amount of sleep can seriously impair the problem solving, quick decision-making, and good judgment commercial drivers need to drive safely.
- Driver fatigue is cited as the primary cause of nearly a third of at-fault CMV accidents.
- Driving while fatigued puts not only drivers at risk, but also everyone else around them.
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service regulations limit drivers' hours of service to address fatigue.
- Good sleep habits and proactive steps help commercial drivers get enough sleep when they are out on the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who need to drive safely and understand the impacts of driver fatigue.
What does this course cover?
It covers the factors that contribute to driver fatigue, the dangers of driving while fatigued, types of fatigue and sleep disorders, the FMCSA hours-of-service regulations, and good sleep habits for drivers on the road.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course supports commercial vehicle operation by helping you understand how fatigue impairs alertness and decision-making and how to prevent it to keep yourself safe 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, you will know how to keep yourself safe on the road by understanding the impacts of driver fatigue and how to prevent them.
