In the past, there was a common belief that the use of mobile phones was the top reason for distracted driving during truck driving jobs. A recent report by the SmartDrive Distracted Driving Index (SDDI) revealed that for 2010, it came second to a new top reason for possible cause of road accidents or crashes.

The new number one is having an object in your hand while driving.

The SDDI used video cameras to record 34,466 truck drivers as they worked. The data showed that operating an mp3 player or even looking into some paperwork are high-risk distractions. Other causes for increased chances of road accidents are listed as follows:

44.5% Object in hand (PDAs, mp3 players, paperwork)
13.4% Talking on a handheld mobile phone
12.7% Beverage
10.1% Food
9.9% Smoking
9.1% Operating a handheld device
5.2% Talking/listening on a handsfree mobile phone
1% Map, Manifest or Navigation
0.6% Grooming/Personal hygiene

Responsible truck driving begins with disicpline. You learn this, among other things during your time at CDL training. The core values taught during time spent on basic driving skills and techniques are essential to mold you to become the best safe truck driver on the road.

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