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Research reports on human factors and driver safety. Factors influencing driver response time. MVR insurance point table. Full text of the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 - Title 30 of the US Crime Bill. Fact sheets on drivers such as new drivers, teenagers, elderly, and passengers. Answers to common questions asked by owner-operators. Commercial driver handbooks. Measuring driver response time.

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10-Codes [11654] ?

Used by the police, fire, truckers and other types of radio operators

A Literature Review on Reaction Time [6726] ?

Discusses factors influencing human response time

Accident Preventability Evaluations [12569] ?

Checklist to revaluate company standards for safe driving

An Examination of Car-Truck Collisions [4748] ?

Results of research related to large truck collisions with other vehicles on the roadway

BASICS - Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categorie - Articless [39415] ?

Articles related to the federal Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) safety behavior program

CDL Prep Test [11651] ?

Sample questions to the CDL test

CDL Program [20915] ?

Reference materials related to Commercial Driver Licensing

CDL Training Center [23249] ?

Chance to test your knowledge in real test form

CMV Driver Safety [35818] ?

Tips for commercial motor vehicle drivers from FMCSA on driver safety

Commercial Driver Rest Area Requirements [12574] ?

How to Determine Commercial Drivers' Requirements For Parking at Rest Areas

Commercial Driver's License Program [11649] ?

Summarizes CDL requirements for CMV drivers

Commercial Learner's Permit Standards [39860] ?

Text of rule on minimum Federal standards for States to issue the commercial learner's permit (CLP)

Disabled: Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities [1489] ?

Adapting Motor Vehicles for People With Disabilities

Driver Attitudes & Behavior [13387] ?

National survey of speeding and other unsafe driving actions

Driver-related DOT Regulations [23896] ?

Text of the rules for truckers

Driving After the 14-hour Limit [37014] ?

The rules provide three situations in which a driver can operate a CMV beyond the 14-hour limit

Driving Ergonomics [17031] ?

Describes the ergonomic hazards faced by drivers

Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements [39414] ?

Includes instruction in four areas; driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness and whistleblower protection

Human Factors [10060] ?

A large volume of documents on human factors & drivers published by the US government

Motor Carrier Employee Whistle Blower Protection [8597] ?

FAQ for drivers who report employer motor vehicle safety violations

Office of Motor Carrier Safety Hotline [5739] ?

A toll-free number for drivers nationwide to report violations of federal motor carrier regulations

PSP - Pre-employment Screening Program [39418] ?

FMCSA provides electronic access to a driver’s crash and inspection history

Updated PSP - Pre-employment Screening Program Basics [39419] ?

PSP reports only contain MCMIS entries and not traffic convictions appearing on the MVR

Safe Driver's Award Program [10268] ?

Example of a safe driver award program

Stress Factors Experienced by Female Commercial Drivers [13385] ?

How psychological stress contributes to injury & illness statistics of female commercial drivers

The Three-Point Rule [18794] ?

The biggest cause of falls from a vehicle is driver error and failure to follow the 3 point rule

Three Points of Contact - Falls from Equipment [39417] ?

Practicing the three-points-of-contact way of climbing into a cab

WayPoint Research in the News - Driving Screening [10488] ?

News articles on using a new driving predictor test to screen potential drivers


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Fleet Safety / Driver Age
Driving tips for senior drivers and teenagers

Fleet Safety / Driver Drug Testing
Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing

Fleet Safety / Driver Fatigue
The effects of fatigue on drivers

Fleet Safety / Driver Medical Fitness
Guidelines on DOT medical exam requirements

Fleet Safety / Driver MVR
Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR

Fleet Safety / Fleet Policies
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.

Fleet Safety / Trucking Safety
Safety and the trucking industry

Safety Training / Fleet Training
Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum


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