LTCW Vehicle Safety Quiz

When looking at the physics of a vehicle crash, one thing we can always control is..*

the distance traveledthe mass of an objectthe speed of the vehiclethe velocity of the crash

Before you drive, you should*

set up GPS if needed.make phone calls, send text/emails if needed.tie down equipment and secure vehicle.all of the above.

While driving you should...*

drive quickly to keep day on budget.drive appropriately, safely, and remember you represent the company.eat your lunch to get a better hourly commission.use your horn to get people out of the way.

To avoid road rage, you should...*

tailgate other drives so they move into the slower lane.not let others merge to avoid confrontations.flash your brights so drivers move into the slower lane.be courteous and avoid aggressive drivers.

While gassing up a vehicle...*

don't use a radio or cell phone.be aware of your surroundings.pull in so you have an easy exit.all of the above.

If you are involved in a vehicle accident, you should...*

get to safe place, contact emergency responders, and contact your supervisor.keep driving to avoid confrontation.blame it on the other person even if it's your fault to avoid liability.not tell your supervisor because they probably won't find out.

The dangers of driving tired can include...*

tire blow outs and a a BAC of .01.unrecognizable facial expressions and personality.impaired cognition and slowed recognition time.all of the above.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol...*

is okay if it is doctor prescribed.is aloud if you feel more relaxed and focused.is aloud if the customer gave it to you as a tip.is never okay, either on or off the clock.

Road signs are...*

everywhere and never change.not important if you know the area really well.the same across the worldused to communicate something unusual or unexpected in the roadway.

Pedestrians..*

always have the right of way.never have the right of way.are predictable.do not need to be yielded to.

Approaching a construction zone, you should...*

slow down if you see law enforcement.get past other cars before lane closures.try to get around cones if no one is there.slow down and be on high alert for directions, workers and equipment.

Dashboard icons are...*

usually not accurate.not important on work vehicles.used to warn drivers of maintenance, safety concerns, or mechanical issues.maintenance issues that can wait longer term.

When replacing a tire remember that...*

not all tires are compatible with all vehicles.you need to use the star method for tightening lug nuts.you need to make sure the tread is safe.all of the above.

Tire PSI (pound-force per square inch) can fluctuate during temperature changes, and...*

can cause uneven wear to tired tread if over or under inflated.time pressure monitoring systems are not a safety concern.it's always better to keep the tire ten PSI over inflated.unbalanced wheels cause higher PSI.

A good way to check tire tread without a tread gauge is to use...*

your finger nail to see if it bottoms out.a quarter to check the trad gaps.a penny and make sure Lincoln's head is below the tread.a lug nut and see if it's the same depth.

Rotating the tires...*

is an unnecessary task that tire sellers push.is important and should be done every year.is important for even tread wear.is important if the PSI is low.

Low tire tread...*

is good and means you are getting the most out of your tires.can wait until rainy season to get replaced.doesn't affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle.is dangerous and should be replaced immediately.

If you have to change a tire, you should...*

make sure yourself and others are in a safe place.block tires to prevent vehicle movement.use the star formation when tightening lug nuts.all of the above.

When jumping vehicle batteries, connect the cables starting with...*

red on charged, black on charged, black on dead, red on dead.red on dead, black on dead, black on charged, red on charged.black on dead, black on charged, red on charged, red on dead.red on dead, red on charged, black on charged, black on bare metal.

Vehicle weight limits...*

only matter when towing water.are used for the DOT to track shipments of large chemicals.should only be considered when towing.is used to help drivers make sure their vehicle can safely carry their weight

Trailer break controllers...*

automatically stop the trailer in an emergency.should be readjusted anytime the trailer weight changes.are automatic and don't need to be adjusted.are automatically adjusted based on trailer weight.

When towing you should...*

drive slower and keep a larger distance to vehicles in front of you.keep the weight centered, balanced, and over the trailer axel(s).test breaks, lights, and get a peer check on the hookup.all of the above

If you're a spotter you should do all of the following except...*

make sure you and the driver agree on hand signals before backing up.stay visible to the driver at all times in their mirror.multitask by calling the next job for an update.wear high visibility clothing and be aware of other traffic.

If you're a driver and lose site of your spotter, you should...*

go slower while backing up.move forward until you make contact.stop immediately until contact is made.tap breaks three times, honk, and then turn on hazards.

Checking vehicle engine oil...*

should be done once per year, even if you're busy.should be done regularly and can affect the longevity of the vehicle.is not an important factor on vehicle maintenance.is important but doesn't matter if it's low or dirty.

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