Eliminate driving distractions
March 2, 2026
This month’s road safety goal is to help employees eliminate distractions when they drive. Choose one or more of the following activities to help you reach that goal, using the recommended resources.
The basics
These activities can help you focus on high-priority risks and basic compliance requirements.
- Hold a tailgate meeting and ask participants to identify one specific thing they will do to eliminate distractions while they drive: Preventing Distracted Driving Tailgate Meeting Guide
- Set clear expectations: no calls, texts, or device use while vehicles are in motion, even hands-free.
- Test your staff’s knowledge with a short quiz: Distracted Driving Quiz for Employees
- Have drivers watch WorkSafeBC’s 2-minute video showing common distractions. It’s available in multiple languages: WorkSafeBC distracted driving video
Better steps
Build on the basics with activities that strengthen your road safety practices and results.
- Review 6 things employers can do to help drivers reduce distractions: Distracted Driving Tool Kit
- Work with drivers and your JOHS committee to build a distracted driving policy. Apply it to all vehicles used for work, including ones owned by employees: Distracted Driving Policy Template
- Add a distracted driving pledge to orientations for new hires. Have employees sign it.
Best practices
Take it further with activities that help you maintain strong performance and a lasting safety culture.
- In a monthly safety meeting, watch our one-hour webinar on distracted driving. Discuss with employees how they can apply what they learn: Distracted Driving: More Than Just Phones Webinar
- Meet with your JOHS committee or staff to review and update your existing distracted driving policy.
- Identify one to 3 key distraction hazards and implement a plan to manage those distractions. Report your results and celebrate your successes: Tips for drivers
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