Even the most well-trained, safety-conscious Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver is at risk of engaging in driving behaviors that could lead to a crash on today’s crowded highways. Weather conditions or road conditions change and suddenly “driving too fast for conditions” becomes a risk factor. Failing to look or looking and not seeing, impaired performance because of fatigue, inattention or daydreaming or an unexpected external distraction can all lead to a truck crash.

This Web site was developed to raise the consciousness of CMV drivers about common driving errors and to provide valuable driving tips through an easily accessible tool, the Internet. Fleet safety managers can also use this Web site for their driver training programs. These tips offer preventive measures that CMV drivers can take to help avoid crashes.

The driving tips, ideas, and suggestions on this Web site are supported with real-world video clips (25- to 30-second video clips) recorded in a naturalistic (open roadway, non-test track) driving study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). The video clips show examples of driver errors that will serve to motivate CMV drivers to become safer drivers and thereby avoid dangerous driving situations. Also, as a training exercise, each video clip is followed by a set of questions to help encourage you to think about and examine the driver's behavior.

Please click on any of the error categories (left navigation bar) under the "Driving Tips" section. Under each category you will find driving tips, interesting facts, video clips, a video description, and the training exercise questions.

VTTI is conducting an anonymous study to measure your opinions regarding the Driving Tips Web site. VTTI is seeking fleet safety managers to complete a 45 minute questionnaire. You will receive financial compensation for your time. If you are a fleet safety manager and would like to participate and/or receive additional information about this study, please visit the VTTI Survey page.