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1. How can I be a safe driver while operating my vehicle?
being a safe driver means being aware of your surroundings. while operating your vehicle,
always refer to foundation of safe driving, REPS. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Recognize hazards- scan
and communicate
2. eliminate distractions- keep your focus and see it all
3. plan ahead- expect the unexpected
4. seek space- eyes on path, know your limits
2. 10 point commentary - CORRECT ANSWER 1. starting up at intersection - look left, right,
and left
2. when stopped in traffic- when stopped in traffic, a car length of space is required from the
vehicle ahead. this will allow enough space to pull your car around the vehicle ahead if it should
stall and will give you an instant cushion if it should make a turn.
3. count 1-2-3 after vehicle ahead has started to move- this step is to be followed when
stopped at an intersection behind another vehicle
4. 4-6 seconds following time for speeds under 30 mph 6-8 seconds for speeds over 30 mph-
this is to keep you from getting a fixation on the car ahead and to allow time to obtain and hold
the proper eye-lead time.
5. 8-15 seconds eyes-lead time- this is the best way to keep your eyes ahead of your wheels and
is the depth at which your eyes should be focused most of the time
, 6. scan steering wheels- look and see whether or not cars at the curb are occupied. this is the
only time they are a threat. if they are occupied the driver is probably about to exit from the car
or pull out from the curb
7. stale green lights- the point of decision is an imaginary line that you set up between your
vehicle and the crosswalk when you are approaching an intersection with a stale green light.
since you are not sure of the light, you must be sure of the point behind which you will stop if
the light should start to change. this helps you get the big picture.
8. eyes contact- when you must depend on anyone along the edge of your driving path to stay
put until you are past the danger point, it is imperative that you get their attention. the horn
and lights are your communication tools where you do not have eye contact. only when you
have eye contact can you expect the other person to act in a reasonably predictable manner to
avoid a dangerous situation
3. When do i use the mentor application and how can i have a safe driving score (FICO)?
all drivers, departments of transportation (DOT) and non-DOT delivery associates, must use the
mentor application. mentor measures your safe driving habits. it is mandatory to keep the
application running throughout your entire shift. - CORRECT ANSWER specifically, mentor
measure the following:
1. acceleration is <9MPH/second (0-30MPH count to 3)
2. braking: hard braking is more than 9 MPH/ second (30-0MPH count to 3)
3. cornering: do not take turns >20MPH
4. distractions: do NOT log in on your personal phone while operating the vehicle
5. speeding: going above the posted speed limit
4. The safest tip for maintaining a good mentor score is to never touch your device while
driving, wear your seat belt, and always drive at the posted speed limit. if you drive at
the speed limit, it greatly reduces the chances of harsh cornering, hard braking, and
quick acceleration. how do i safely drive into my site at the start of my shift?
most sites will require you to drive inside of a station to load your vehicle at the start of shift.
driving in a station has different safety rules and regulation than driving on the road. - CORRECT
ANSWER when driving in a station: