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