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Course 1 · Commercial Driver Fatigue Awareness

Commercial Driver Fatigue Awareness & Prevention Program

Alert drivers. Safer roads. Every mile matters. Practical strategies to recognize fatigue, manage sleep, reduce risk, and make safer decisions — covering sleep science, the brain, high-risk situations, warning signs, lifestyle, Hours of Service awareness, and crash case studies. Includes a 25-question exam (80% to pass) and a verifiable certificate.

Duration

1 Hour

Format

Self-paced online

Certificate

Verifiable completion

Enrollment

$99.99

Unlimited time to complete after payment.

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Course modules

Modules designed for completion in one sitting or self-paced after payment.

  1. 01

    Why Fatigue Matters

    6 min

    Fatigue as a leading safety risk, responsibilities of operating large commercial vehicles, and the physics of heavy vehicles.

  2. 02

    Understanding Sleep

    6 min

    Sleep cycles, circadian rhythm, sleep debt, why catching up is difficult, and quality versus quantity of sleep.

  3. 03

    Fatigue and the Brain

    6 min

    Reduced reaction time, tunnel vision, decision-making impairment, slower processing, increased risk-taking, and microsleeps.

  4. 04

    High-Risk Driving Situations

    6 min

    Night driving, early morning driving, long-haul trips, monotonous highways, bad weather, congestion, construction zones, and mountain driving.

  5. 05

    Recognizing Fatigue

    6 min

    Warning signs: yawning, heavy eyelids, missing exits, drifting lanes, difficulty concentrating, delayed reactions, head nodding, and near misses.

  6. 06

    Commercial Driver Lifestyle

    6 min

    Healthy eating, hydration, exercise, stress management, family balance, sleep hygiene, overnight schedules, and alertness on long trips.

  7. 07

    Federal Hours of Service Awareness

    6 min

    Purpose of Hours of Service rules, why rest periods matter, daily and weekly limits, ELDs, and driver/employer responsibilities.

  8. 08

    Managing Fatigue Before It Manages You

    6 min

    Trip planning, knowing when to stop, safe rest locations, power naps, caffeine strategies, weather planning, and emergency planning.

  9. 09

    Real Commercial Crash Case Studies

    6 min

    Interactive investigations of fatigue-related crashes: chain reactions, jackknifes, rear-end collisions, and work-zone incidents.

  10. 10

    FAID Professional Driver Safety Commitment

    6 min

    Build a personalized fatigue management plan and commit to stopping when unsafe.

  11. 11

    Final Exam

    20 min

    25 questions · Pass at 80% · Unlimited attempts

  12. 12

    Written Reflection

    10 min

    150+ words on what changed your thinking and future choices.