Purpose:

The Attention module aims to educate on various aspects of driving, such as impairments and distractions that may impact driving behaviour.

Module Objectives:

The Attention module’s main objective is to teach students how impairments and distractions can affect drivers and other road users’ driving and safety.

Learning Outcomes:

After successfully completing this module, students will acquire the following skills and knowledge:

• Students will learn about the symptoms and effects of various types of impairments
• Students will learn about the different consequences of impairments, i.e. personal, social, legal and financial
• Students will learn about myths and facts related to impairments
• Students will learn about potential distractions both inside and outside the vehicle and how it affects driving
• Students will learn about strategies to manage a driver's attention

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