Understanding Distracted Driving: Data, Laws, and Lives

Course Description:
Understanding Distracted Driving: Data, Laws, and Lives is a focused one-hour training led by Melissa Ostergaard, MPH, a national subject-matter expert from NHTSA. This course provides a clear overview of the types of driver distraction, current state and national laws, and the latest data on distraction-related crashes. Participants will learn effective enforcement and education strategies, explore emerging legislative trends, and understand the critical role of public awareness campaigns. The session concludes with a real victim stories that underscores the human impact of distraction. By the end, learners will be equipped to educate, enforce, and advocate for safer, more focused driving within their communities.
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  • Duration: 1.0 hr.
  • Lessons: 3
  • Quizzes: 0
  • Certificate: Yes
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Melissa Ostergaard

Melissa Ostergaard is a public health professional and consultant with expertise in traffic safety and injury prevention. See full bio. 
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Course Content

Distracted Driving 1: Definitions and Laws
Distracted Driving 2: Law Enforcement’s Role
Distracted Driving 3: Stories, Campaigns, and Quiz

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