Helping truckies make safer choices behind the wheel

Truckies can now access a new free industry-led online safety program addressing the behaviours that influence the choices they make behind the wheel.

Devised by the Queensland Trucking Association, the Think.Act.Drive program is built around short, scenario-based online quiz modules that encourage drivers to reflect on their behaviours and actions in everyday driving situations.

Delivered in bite-sized units and accessible online at thinkactdrive.com.au, the program is free for truck drivers around Australia and available 24/7.

According to the QTA, the platform has been designed to be practical, simple to use and easy to integrate into existing driver routines and training schedules.

QTA CEO Gary Mahon said the focus of the program was on helping drivers recognise how everyday experiences can influence decision-making on the road.

The program targets common reactions and behaviours in real-world scenarios that may increase the risk of an incident, including interactions with other road users, distraction, lack of awareness, speed choice and following distance.

Mahon said while truck drivers could not control the behaviour of other road users, equipping drivers with the right knowledge and tools was critical.

“We know that we can’t control other road users’ behaviours or decisions so it’s critical we give our truck drivers the best possible knowledge and tools to keep themselves safe,” he said.

He also stressed the program is focused on awareness rather than fault.

“I’d like to reinforce that this program is about recognising behaviour, not blame. It’s about understanding those moments that may influence driving choices and to be able to make safer decisions in real time.”

Using short interactive quizzes, Think.Act.Drive reinforces safer choices through direct language and explanation, with the aim of supporting long-term behaviour change. The repeatable format is intended to encourage ongoing engagement and help translate awareness into action to reduce incidents on the road.

“I encourage every operator and driver to try the free quizzes at thinkactdrive.com.au – safer habits start with a single choice,” Mahon said.

The program aligns with key findings from the 2025 NTARC/NRSPP Report, which identified human factors as the leading cause of major heavy-vehicle crashes, with inattention, distraction, inadequate following distance and inappropriate speed listed as primary contributing behaviours.

Think.Act.Drive is funded through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative and supported by the Australian Government.

More information and access to the quiz modules is available at thinkactdrive.com.au.