Online Training
Fatigued Driving Prevention
Every driver wants to arrive home safely. However, a driver’s job, family, and friends, can be hard to balance with getting enough sleep, eating right, and exercising on a regular basis. Increased awareness of the importance of sleep and the dangers of fatigued driving can help a driver make proper rest and well-being a priority. This course is designed to help drivers recognize the value of adequate sleep and its impact on driver fatigue.
About This Course
Every driver wants to arrive home safely. However, a driver’s job, family, and friends, can be hard to balance with getting enough sleep, eating right, and exercising on a regular basis. Increased awareness of the importance of sleep and the dangers of fatigued driving can help a driver make proper rest and well-being a priority. This course is designed to help drivers recognize the value of adequate sleep and its impact on driver fatigue. Specifically, it covers the warning signs, causes, and effects of fatigue, as well as strategies and tips learners can use to avoid fatigued driving.
Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the causes and effects of fatigue
- Describe the causes of poor sleep and the benefits of getting proper sleep
- Discuss strategies they can use to avoid fatigued driving
Outline
Introduction
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Fatigue Basics
- What is Fatigue?
- The Definition of fatigue
- Internal or physical causes of fatigue (poor nutrition, lack of exercise, lack of proper sleep, low circadian, drinking alcohol, some medications, untreated sleep disorders)
- Environment-related causes of fatigue (loud noises, bright lights, time on task, time pressure, poor weather and road conditions, vehicle breakdowns, long-haul driving, changing time zones, etc.)
- Effects of Fatigue
- Physical effects (slowed reaction time, less attentive, clumsy movements, yawning, blinking frequently, heavy eyelids)
- Mental and emotional effects (decision making abilities, difficulty remembering)
- Signs of fatigued driving (missing your exit, drifting, hitting a rumble strip)
Sleep
- How Much Sleep is Needed?
- Average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night
- Causes of Poor Sleep
- Diet and pre-sleep habits (caffeine, eating before bed, too much light, watching tv, using cellphones or tablets before bed)
- Effects of medication and alcohol (some medications can cause poor sleep)
- Sleep disorders (Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia)
- Benefits of Proper Sleep
- Physical (strengthens immune system, our bodies heal, strengthens bone and muscle)
- Mental (mentally alert)
- Performance (improved response time, decision making)
- Strategies to Prevent Fatigue on the Road
- Transitioning back to the road
- Differences between getting proper sleep at home and getting proper sleep on the road
- Take breaks (reduce time on task)
- Keep a regular schedule (night versus day driving)
- Control the vehicle environment (temperature, no distractions, proper seating, proper lighting)
- What if You are Fatigued?
- Stop driving (get off the road, take a nap before getting back on the road)
Conclusion
- Summary
Course Requirements
- Estimated Duration
- Approximately 20 minutes
- Pass Requirements
- Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.
- Certificate
- Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
- Registration Fee
- $49.99 CAD
Frequently asked questions about online training
Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.
What are the benefits of online training?
Benefits of online training include:
- Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
- Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
- Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
- Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
- Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
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