Transit Bus Operator Distraction Policies (2013) / Chapter Skim
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58 APPENDIX D CUTR/TSI "Curbing Transit Operator Distracted Driving Training" Instructor Guide CURBING TRANSIT OPERATOR DISTRACTED DRIVING TRAINING INSTRUCTOR GUIDE
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59 Acknowledgements We would like to thank the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funding this project and Victor Wiley (FDOT)
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60 Requirements In order to teach this course and be able to print certificates you must meet the following criteria: 1) Be employed by a transit system 2)
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61 SLIDE 1-2: WELCOME Housekeeping items: Restrooms, emergency exit, vending machines, etc. Introductions Overall course time: 60 minutes SLIDE 3: COURSE OVERVIEW Welcome participants and identify the goals established for the training class.
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62 SLIDE 7-11: MULTITASKING In our fast-paced and technologically advanced society, the ability of an individual to multitask is viewed as a positive attribute. What are some examples of multi-tasking?
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63 SLIDE 12-15: DISTRACTIONS Ask participants these two questions and write their responses on a white board, or any other multimedia board. What is a distraction?
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64 SLIDE 16-20: JUST THE FACTS The fact is that distracted driving is seriously affecting the safety of our roadways. • Distracted driving is the number one killer of American teens • More than 80% of drivers admit to blatant hazardous behavior (Nationwide Mutual Insurance Survey)
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65 SLIDE 24: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRACTED OPERATORS Examples of distractions that bus operators may experience include: • Radio • Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) • Passenger assistance • Route maps • Fareboxes • GPS It is important for us to learn how to manage our level of distraction while operating a transit vehicle.
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66 SLIDE 28 On September 12, 2008, a westbound Southern California Regional Rail Authority Metrolink train, consisting of one locomotive and three passenger cars, collided head-on with eastbound Union Pacific Railroad freight train LOF65–12 near Chatsworth, California. The Metrolink train derailed its locomotive and lead passenger car; the UP train derailed its 2 locomotives and 10 of its 17 cars.
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67 SLIDE 34-37: MANAGING DISTRACTIONS Our ability as professional transit operators to manage the level of distraction while driving is critically important. We must ensure safety first!
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68 SLIDE 40-47: LAWS AND REGULATIONS There are many states in the US that have banned the use of hand held devices and texting. At this time Florida has not banned the use of wireless devices.
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69 Additional references for trainers: http://www.aptastandards.com/Portals/0/Bus_Published/APTA-BTS-BS-RP-005-09_employee_controlled_distractions.pdf http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/201009172 www.nsc.org www.aaaexchange.com www.focusdriven.org http://www.ghsa.org/html/issues/dist_driving_psa.html http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/End-Distracted-Driving SLIDE 48: OUR AGENCIES POLICY Insert your transit agency policy on wireless technologies here. Be sure to clearly explain your agencies policies and rules on both agency authorized and non-agency authorized wireless communication devices.
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