Impaired Driving OSHA Safety Training
What Is Impaired Driving?
Impaired driving can be defined as a reduction in the performance of critical driving tasks due to the effects of alcohol or other drugs.
Types
Drunk Drugs Drowsy/Fatigued Deterioration (natural aging process)
Who Does It Effect?
Impaired driving effects everyone.
Have to account for other drivers on the road. Report Impaired Drivers: ▪ weaving, swerving, or drifting, ▪ driving on wrong side of the
road, ▪ driving very slowly▪ stopping or breaking erratically▪ turning abruptly or responding
slowly to traffic signals▪ driving with headlights off at
night.
Recognize the Signs of Fatigued or Drowsy Driving
Fatigued Danger Signs: - Reduced reaction
time- Unclear decision
making- Diminished energy- Apathy (not caring)
Drowsy Danger Signs:- Can’t focus or keep eyes
open- Can’t keep your head up - Cant stop yawning- Having confused
thoughts- Don’t remember last few
miles- Drift on to the rumble
strip- Speed up or slow down
often- Miss an exit
Distracted Driving
“Drivers who are texting while behind the wheel have a 23% higher chance of causing a crash. That is equivalent to downing four beers and then getting behind the wheel”
Hands-Free is Not Risk-Free
The activity in the area of the brain that processes moving images decreases by up to 1/3 when talking on the phone.
Multitasking while driving is a myth! A driver’s field of view narrows significantly while talking on the phone.
How to Avoid?
Be a responsible driver! Have a plan and establish a
designated driver or call a taxi Know your limits
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