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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) When driving in the rain and/or other adverse weather conditions:
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you should increase your following distance.
it is safe to travel at the posted speed limit.
you should brake harder to compensate for the increased stopping distance.
you should drive as you would in ideal conditions.
2) When using a helper to back, which of the following statements is not correct:
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Roll down your window and turn off all radios so you can hear any warnings.
Make sure the helper is out of the backing path and visible in your mirror.
It is the helper's responsibility to make sure you back safely.
Agree on hand signals before backing.
3) When driving on the highway, you should scan:
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only to the next vehicle.
every 3-5 seconds.
one mile down the road.
12-15 seconds down the road.
4) While driving, you should:
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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.
place clipboards and/or other important papers on the engine cover so you can reach them easily.
5) If a jaywalker is waiting to cross the street at mid-block, you should:
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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.
put on your hazard lights to warn other drivers, then allow the pedestrian to cross.
cover the brake to be ready to stop if the pedestrian crosses in front of you.
6) Safety belts:
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are required for the driver and all passengers.
are effective in reducing injury only in high-speed crashes.
aren't necessary to wear if not required by your organization.
are optional when transporting cargo.
7) Average reaction time is:
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3/4 of a second.
4 seconds.
3-5 seconds.
3 seconds.
8) When stopped at an intersection, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
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stop before the crosswalk.
leave space between you and the vehicle ahead.
stop behind the stop line.
back up immediately if you stop in the crosswalk.
9) While waiting to make a left turn at an intersection:
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wait with your wheels straight.
try to time the light change by concentrating.
wait with your foot over the accelerator to reduce your reaction time so you can shoot through a small break in traffic.
wait with your wheels turned in the direction you wish to go.
10) In ideal conditions, it is recommended that you follow no closer than ____ behind the vehicle ahead.
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two vehicle lengths
4 seconds
3 seconds
2 seconds
11) When driving at night, it is recommended that you do all of the following EXCEPT:
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look to the right edge of the road to avoid being blinded by headlights of oncoming vehicles.
reduce your speed.
immediately pass erratic drivers who may be impaired.
use your high beams whenever it is safe and legal to do so.
12) Which one of the following does not apply to vans?
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They usually have larger blind spots.
They usually have shorter stopping distances.
They usually have a higher center of gravity.
They are usually more affected by crosswinds.
13) In adverse weather:
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stopping distances are the same.
following distances shouldn't change.
stopping distances are greater.
following distances should be less.
14) While on the road, you should check your mirrors:
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every 3-5 blocks.
every 3-5 seconds.
every quarter mile.
every 12-15 seconds.
15) When driving in the city, you should scan:
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every 3-5 seconds.
scanning in the city is not recommended.
1 to 1.5 blocks ahead.
only to the vehicle ahead.
16) Properly adjusted mirrors will:
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eliminate all blind spots.
make you more visible to other drivers.
reduce your blind spots.
eliminate all side collisions.
17) Hydroplaning:
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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.
can occur any time the roadway is wet and at speeds as low as 35 mph.
18) Compared to a passenger car, a van's following distance should:
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never be more than 3 seconds.
be greater in both ideal and adverse conditions.
be the same.
be greater, but only in adverse weather.
19) 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.
20) The maximum speed when driving a van is:
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55 mph
65 mph
posted speed
45 mph