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Van Safety Form
Driver Information
Name
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Phone
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e.g. (XXX) XXX-XXXX
E-Mail Address
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OSU/UO ID #
Quiz
This test is based directly off the van safety video you just watched. A 17 or higher is required to pass.
1) While driving, you should:
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place clipboards and/or other important papers on the engine cover so you can reach them easily.
adjust your seat forward or back to reduce the size of your blind spot.
none of the other answers are correct.
lean in your seat to reduce the size of your blind spot.
2) The maximum speed when driving a van is:
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65 mph
55 mph
45 mph
posted speed
3) When you must back your van, it is best to:
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back to the passenger's side whenever possible.
avoid using a spotter.
place the spotter in the path of the van.
back to the driver's side whenever possible.
4) In adverse weather:
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stopping distances are greater.
following distances should be less.
following distances shouldn't change.
stopping distances are the same.
5) Hydroplaning:
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can occur any time the roadway is wet and at speeds as low as 35 mph.
is rarely a problem because vans are heavy.
will not occur if your tires are properly inflated & have proper tread depth.
occurs only in heavy rains and at high speed.
6) Safety belts:
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are effective in reducing injury only in high-speed crashes.
are required for the driver and all passengers.
are optional when transporting cargo.
aren't necessary to wear if not required by your organization.
7) When stopped at an intersection, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
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leave space between you and the vehicle ahead.
stop before the crosswalk.
back up immediately if you stop in the crosswalk.
stop behind the stop line.
8) In ideal conditions, it is recommended that you follow no closer than ____ behind the vehicle ahead.
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2 seconds
two vehicle lengths
3 seconds
4 seconds
9) If a jaywalker is waiting to cross the street at mid-block, you should:
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put on your hazard lights to warn other drivers, then allow the pedestrian to cross.
stop and let the pedestrian cross in front of you.
stop and wave the pedestrian across, but only when you are sure all other traffic is stopped.
cover the brake to be ready to stop if the pedestrian crosses in front of you.
10) While on the road, you should check your mirrors:
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every quarter mile.
every 12-15 seconds.
every 3-5 seconds.
every 3-5 blocks.
11) When driving on the highway, you should scan:
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only to the next vehicle.
one mile down the road.
12-15 seconds down the road.
every 3-5 seconds.
12) When driving in the city, you should scan:
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1 to 1.5 blocks ahead.
scanning in the city is not recommended.
only to the vehicle ahead.
every 3-5 seconds.
13) When driving at night, it is recommended that you do all of the following EXCEPT:
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use your high beams whenever it is safe and legal to do so.
immediately pass erratic drivers who may be impaired.
look to the right edge of the road to avoid being blinded by headlights of oncoming vehicles.
reduce your speed.
14) Properly adjusted mirrors will:
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reduce your blind spots.
eliminate all side collisions.
eliminate all blind spots.
make you more visible to other drivers.
15) Compared to a passenger car, a van's following distance should:
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be the same.
never be more than 3 seconds.
be greater, but only in adverse weather.
be greater in both ideal and adverse conditions.
16) Which one of the following does not apply to vans?
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They usually have a higher center of gravity.
They are usually more affected by crosswinds.
They usually have shorter stopping distances.
They usually have larger blind spots.
17) While waiting to make a left turn at an intersection:
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wait with your wheels straight.
wait with your foot over the accelerator to reduce your reaction time so you can shoot through a small break in traffic.
try to time the light change by concentrating.
wait with your wheels turned in the direction you wish to go.
18) When using a helper to back, which of the following statements is not correct:
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Make sure the helper is out of the backing path and visible in your mirror.
Agree on hand signals before backing.
Roll down your window and turn off all radios so you can hear any warnings.
It is the helper's responsibility to make sure you back safely.
19) When driving in the rain and/or other adverse weather conditions:
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you should increase your following distance.
you should brake harder to compensate for the increased stopping distance.
it is safe to travel at the posted speed limit.
you should drive as you would in ideal conditions.
20) Average reaction time is:
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4 seconds.
3-5 seconds.
3 seconds.
3/4 of a second.