Original Air Date: July 27, 2023
Webinar Summary
Distracted driving is frequently cited as one of the leading causes of automobile collisions, primarily due to driver behaviors which take the operator’s attention away from driving the vehicle. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cited in the 2020-year that distracted driving claimed 3,142 lives. Distracted driving can come in several different forms which include, texting/cellphone use, eating and drinking, radio and navigation adjustment, and more. The goal of this Distracted Driving training is to share information and education surrounding distracted driving and potential best practices that can be implemented.
This webinar provides a general awareness of distracted driving issues and best practices to mitigate these issues. It discusses vehicle safety technology and safety programs aimed at reducing crash frequency and distracted driving related incidents.
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Note: This webinar is intended to provide a loss control perspective of the topic. Insurance coverage issues will not be covered during this webcast. If you have questions concerning coverage or insurability, please contact your insurance broker or underwriter.