Fleet · Free course
Driver Safety Orientation
A new-driver orientation for anyone who drives for work: why driving is the leading cause of work-related death, your responsibilities behind the wheel, the big…
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course.
Explain why driving is the leading cause of work-related death
State your responsibilities as a driver for work
Identify the big crash risk factors: distraction, speed, impairment, fatigue, no seat belt
Apply the pre-drive routine: inspection, adjustment, planning, and seat belt
Apply defensive-driving basics: space cushion and scanning
Report crashes and know where to get depth
References & standards
Grounded in the source material.
- OSHA — Motor Vehicle Safety
- NHTSA — Risky driving
- FMCSA — Commercial driver requirements (49 CFR)
- NIOSH — Motor vehicle safety at work
This is awareness training. It supports your program; it is not a substitute for site-specific procedures or hands-on competency where a standard requires it.
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