GroundCloud University Quiz/Final Exam Answers

What size vehicle should be used to road test a driver?

The test vehicle must be equal to or larger than, the size of vehicle that the

driver will be assigned to operate while delivering packages

 

What is the goal of the driving range (obstacle course)?

To witness a driver’s ability to use a commercial vehicle’s mirrors and

identify the vehicle’s pivot point (back tires)

 

What is the most dangerous and costly accident type?

Intersection Accidents

What is the problem with calculating Following Distance based upon vehicle

length rather than a measurement of time (i.e. 3 seconds)

The problem with calculating by vehicle length is that every vehicle is

different, and this calculation is based upon personal perception.

 

If you maintain a proper following distance, will your following distance

increase or decrease as your vehicle’s speed increases?

Following Distance will increase

Define Following Distance?

The distance between your front bumper and the rear bumper of the vehicle

in front of you

 

What driving action slows down your delivery day and poses the greatest

safety risk due to passing through on-coming traffic?

Left Turns

 

A Professional Safety Tip for a Proper Lane Change?

Leaving enough space between your delivery van and the vehicle in front

(do not tailgate)

 

Define Inattention Blindness

Inattention Blindness is the brain switching between complex tasks. The

brain is designed to handle complex tasks sequentially, switching focus and

attention from one task to another.

 

Where are the two most dangerous locations that a driver may fall into a Fixed

or Blank Stare?

Highway & Intersection

 

A last mile delivery driver might fall into a ______ Stare while looking for a

street sign and/or an address.

Fixed

 

What’s the danger of having a Fixed or Blank Stare?

The field of vision is reduced from over 180 degrees to ONLY 5 – 18

degrees as the brain only processes the Central Vision

 

Which vision allows you to focus & read?

Central

Which vision is used as an early warning system?

Peripheral

 

What are the two types of vision used by the human eye?

Peripheral & Central

Which one of the vehicles listed would be the largest Vision Barrier?

Truck

How many seconds constitutes Professional Eye Elevation?

15 seconds

Define Lane Presence as it relates to knowing the height of your vehicle?

Lane Presence ensures the vehicle will fit underneath bridges, tree branches,wires and will stay out of fast-food drive-thru lanes.

 

To Ensure Proper Lane Presence, Lane Placement & Lane Change the driver

should look in their mirrors every?

5-7 seconds

Any person who violates the rules set forth in the FMCSR may be subject to?

Civil or Criminal Penalties

 

No person shall aid, abet, encourage, or require a motor carrier or its drivers to

violate the rules of the?

FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations)

 

Every driver shall be instructed regarding, and shall comply with?

all regulations contained in the FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations) which are applicable to that motor carrier’s operations

 

All motor vehicle equipment and accessories required by DOT Regulations shall

be maintained in compliance with?

All applicable performance and design criteria set forth in the Federal Motor

Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)

Every Driver shall be knowledgeable of and comply with?

all regulations contained in the FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations) which are applicable to that motor carrier’s operations

 

What does DVIR stand for?

Driver Vehicle Inspection Report

 

Due to a Post-Trip Inspection, if a vehicle is placed Out-of-Service, it cannot be

placed back into service until?

the next driver verifies the defect(s) have been fixed and the DVIR is

updated.

 

What is the meaning of the Professional Mindset “driving for Themselves and

Others”?

The professional driver is constantly aware of the space cushion around theirvehicle and ready to avoid the mistakes made by drivers operating around

them.

 

A professional driver realizes that it takes two objects working in harmony, to

operate a commercial motor vehicle successfully.

The Human & The Vehicle

Which is NOT a Proper Lifting Technique?

Keep the package away from your body (keep your uniform clean)

Name ways that a seatbelt and/or airbags could harm or even kill a driver or

passenger?

All the answers are correct

According to the NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,

what percentage of people were killed in vehicle accidents because they did not

wear a seatbelt?

47%

What percentage of railroad accidents happen at properly functioning automatic

warning devices

50%

How does only having One DOT Number effect FXG and its daily operations?

FXG is evaluated on the performance of the 165,000+ drivers and the

mechanical condition of the 89,000+ vehicles.

 

How many DOT Numbers does FXG operate under?

1 DOT number, one for the entire company

Without using the 16 Hour Rule, a driver may NOT drive beyond the _____

consecutive hour? This “clock” does not stop even if the driver changes to Off-

Duty to take a lunch or nap.

14th

How many hours must a driver spend resting or Off-Duty, before starting to

drive a commercial motor vehicle?

10 hours

Define On-Duty?

Anytime the driver is performing a job-related task (i.e. punching-in for

work)

17. Why are Hours of Service Rules in place?

In order to keep fatigued drivers off the roadways

Under the Professional Backing to a Dock Techniques, what should the driver

do before reverse is engaged?

Use the Horn & Flashers

 

Under the Professional Backing to a Dock Techniques, what type of backing

maneuver provides for the best visibility?

Driver’s Side Backing Maneuver

 

Under the Professional Backing to a Dock Techniques, what is one benefit of

Swooping Down Towards the Dock?

Allows you to decrease the distance of your backing maneuver

 

Name the 3 Simple Steps to Follow to be able to ALWAYS pull FORWARD

Limit Backing, Back Now & Limit the Total Distance

 

What is the simple summary to park your vehicle properly?

Always be able to drive Forward after returning from your delivery or pickup

 

What continues to be the leading cause of accidents in the Last Mile Delivery

industry?

Parking Technique Accidents

 

Which is the correct Stopping Distance Formula?

Thinking Distance + Braking Distance = Stopping Distance

 

Define Stopping Distance?

The distance required to safely stop your vehicle AND the vehicle behind

you.

What is the maximum height of a standard 26ft Straight Truck?

13’6’’

 

What is the length of the largest P&D Vehicle, a standard 26ft Straight Truck?

34’

 

The two main blind spots around commercial vehicles consist of the distance

_________ and the area _____________?

Behind the vehicle and the area in front of the passenger side front bumper

 

A professional driver will look into the __________ of the vehicle’s turn, to

ensure their vehicle’s tail-swing does not strike an object?

Opposite Mirror

 

Tail-Swing is defined as?

The distance from rear tire to the rear bumper

 

The Professional Driver will calculate their Turning Radius distance needed

before?

Beginning the Turning Maneuver

Why is there a camera installed in the cab of the commercial motor vehicle?

Sharpen the professional driver’s habits & protect them from unjust lawsuits

 

What safety technology will help reduce the common Backing-Overhead

accidents, because drivers are usually focusing on their rear tires and not looking

up for overhead obstacles.

Backing Sensors (Sonar)

 

Traffic death rates while driving at night are ___ higher

3 times

 

What is NOT a common cause that leads to a vehicle’s tires skidding on a

roadway?

Properly maintained vehicle (tires with good tread depth)

According to the manual, the main problem with Distracted Driving is?

The brain cannot process 2 complex tasks at the same time

 

Define Cognitive Distraction?

Taking your Mind off Driving

 

Define Manual Distraction?

Taking your Hands off the Wheel

Define Visual Distraction?

Taking your Eyes off the Road

 

What are the three types of Distractions?

Visual, Manual, Cognitive

Posted speed limit signs are posted for what type of conditions?

Ideal Conditions