Annual driver training plan and resources
Safety professionals recognize the need for ongoing driver safety education and awareness. After all, auto accidents are the number one cause of work-related fatalities in the U.S., making up 25% of all worker deaths.[1] Additionally, liability from auto accidents is one of the largest and most frequent risks an organization faces. Finding fresh content to share with drivers regularly is not easy. To assist you in your efforts Nationwide has put together a timely schedule of infographics and online training. Topics are geared toward light to medium size vehicles/trucks.
Infographics
- A resource for group training and toolbox talks
- A guide for one-on-one discussions and behind the wheel coaching
- Post-accident training
- An awareness poster
- An email attachment to reinforce safe driving messages to staff.
Online training
- Courses are less than 15 minutes in length
- Each course has 10 questions. A certificate of completion (COC) is generated if 80% correct
- Email the course link to drivers and ask them to print and return the COC
- Learn more about our online and group training resources
Monthly resources
| Month | Recommended infographic | Number of pages | Manager guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | Rear-end collision prevention | |
| Online training: Rear-end collision prevention* | |||
| February | Speeding* | 1 | |
| March | Pedestrians* | 2 | |
| April | Distracted driving* | 2 | Distracted and inattentive driving |
| Online training: Distracted driving* | |||
| May | Motorcycles | 2 | Motorcycle awareness |
| June | Left turns* | 2 | Preventing left-turn collisions |
| July | 1 | ||
| Online training: Rural roads | |||
| August | Driving around school busses and stops | 1 | |
| September | Deer collisions | 1 | Deer season: Keep drivers safe |
| October | Winter driving | 1 | Winter driving |
| November | Failing to yield right-of-way* | 1 | |
| December | Driver readiness | 1 | |
| Additional topics | Backing safety | 2 | |
| Drowsy driving | 1 | ||
| Lane selection on the freeway | 1 | ||
| Night driving | 1 | ||
| Specialty topics | DOT compliance for drivers | 2 | |
| Large passenger van rollovers | 2 | Managing large passenger van safety | |
| Large passenger van backing | 2 | Preventing large van backing accidents | |
| Utility trailer safety | 2 | ||
| Utility trailer inspection | 2 |
Topics marked with an asterisk (*) are considered the most critical topics that should be covered annually with all drivers. All training should be documented.
Additional training topics, including those for heavy vehicles, can be found on the Driver Training Topics tab of our website. Review our Driver Safety Training article for an overview of effective driver training methods and additional resources.
[1] Bureau of Labor Statistics [2023]. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2022;