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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