Defensive Driving Post Test Solved
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A Comcast employee is driving in a van on a two-way street, and there are some cars
parked on each side of the street. The employee comes to a four-way stop sign, and
notices no other vehicles approaching the intersection. Suddenly, a speeding car comes
from the right, tries to stop, but collides with the right side of the Comcast vehicle. -
ANSWER-
A delayed start does what ____? - ANSWER-> Allows you to scan the intersection
Keeps you out of the intersection while scanning the intersection
> Enables you to establish a 3 to 4 second following distance
ABS Brake method - ANSWER-These computer-controlled, anti-lock brakes won't allow
the wheels to lock up no matter how hard you apply the brakes, so you should use a
steady, firm pressure. Do not pump ABS brakes, since it decreases its effectiveness.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) someone in
America is INJURED in a auto accident how often? - ANSWER-Every 14 seconds
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) someone is
KILLED IN A CRASH how often? - ANSWER-Every 12 minutes
Aerial lifts, known as buckets ________ - ANSWER-pose an issue in that there is extra
weight and they add to the clearance height of the vehicle.
All Incident Investigation Reports will be maintained______ - ANSWER-until seven
years after the date of the incident. For an employee injury, please refer to the retention
policy for personnel records.
Always maintain a safety perimeter around your moving conditions because -
ANSWER-You want to ensure safer moving conditions and that you have time to react a
hazard and the distance to stop safely.
At 20 MPH, the vehicle will travel ________ - ANSWER-over 27 feet from the time the
command is given to the time steering input begins.
At 55 MPH, the distance of the vehicle__________ - ANSWER-increases to over 60
feet. It is important to always maintain a 3 to 4 second following distance.
Basic Vehicle Check - ANSWER-> Windows
> Lights
,> Mirrors
> Exterior
> Fluid
> Tires
> Brakes
> Steering
Be aware of convex or firsh eye mirrors because _____ - ANSWER-they severely
distort depth perception, so again you need to verify what you're seeing (or not seeing)
by actually looking over your shoulder.
Controlled braking is - ANSWER-executing a hard controlled braking stop while turning.
the same as the evasive exercise in the approach to the three lanes at 20 MPH (15
MPH for bucket trucks
Cover brake means to _________ - ANSWER-cover the brake does not mean to stop,
but to anticipate a stop. It may also serve as a warning to the vehicle behind you of your
intention to stop.
Cover the brake means you have to ____________ - ANSWER-Remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and hovering over the brake pedal in anticipation of applying the
brake
Daily inspection for Interior ; - ANSWER->Cab
>Fire extinguishers: Comcast requires a charged fire extinguisher
>Mirrors
>First aid kits: Comcast requires a fully stocked first aid kit
>Seat belts
Daily inspection for Mechanical things to check for on vehicle are : - ANSWER->
Engine: Smooth, rough, burns oil
> Transmission: Smooth, slips, leaks oil
> Brakes: Quiet, noisy, pulls to side
>Front End and Steering: Okay, needs aligning, pulls to side
>Other: Radiator, air conditioner, muffler, etc.
>Fluid Levels: Oil, brakes, transmission, power steering
Daily inspection for personal factors regarding Metal and Paint includes - ANSWER-
>Top of truck/van
>Engine hood
>Grill
, >Front left and right front and rear fenders
>Left and right front doors and rocker panels
>Left and right sides
>Tool bins
>Ladder racks
>Rear bumpers
Daily inspection While checking the vehicle for glass.. look for - ANSWER-Location and
description of any damage
Daily inspections for miscellaneous parts of the vehicle includes: - ANSWER-Lights (all)
Horn
Backup alarm
Beacon
Wipers
Mirrors
Gauges
State inspection due date
Insurance card
Vehicle registration card
Condition of logo
Date and mileage of last oil change
Define a defensive driver - ANSWER-> Is careful to commit no driving errors
> Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the actions
of pedestrians and other drivers
Evaluate the following to maintain correct speed: - ANSWER->Traffic volume
>Conditions of road surface (rough road, wet road, sand, mud or other obstacle)
>Visibility (smoke, rain, snow, fog)
>Environmental conditions (pedestrians, parked cars, schools, malls)
Evasive Exercise Example - ANSWER-The cones will be set up to form three lanes, 12
feet wide with one extended entry lane down the middle. This lane is blocked off with
cones so the driver must turn into either the left or right lane at the instructor's
command.
For ladders on a FIXED RACK prevent hazards while driving by__________ -
ANSWER-Confirming that the ladder has been loaded properly to the truck
Ensuring that the ladder is properly engaged to the front hitch and is locked down
For people who generally wear their seat belts, the most frequently cited reasons for not
having a seat belt on are: - ANSWER-"I was only going a short distance."
"I forgot to wear it."
100% Correct
A Comcast employee is driving in a van on a two-way street, and there are some cars
parked on each side of the street. The employee comes to a four-way stop sign, and
notices no other vehicles approaching the intersection. Suddenly, a speeding car comes
from the right, tries to stop, but collides with the right side of the Comcast vehicle. -
ANSWER-
A delayed start does what ____? - ANSWER-> Allows you to scan the intersection
Keeps you out of the intersection while scanning the intersection
> Enables you to establish a 3 to 4 second following distance
ABS Brake method - ANSWER-These computer-controlled, anti-lock brakes won't allow
the wheels to lock up no matter how hard you apply the brakes, so you should use a
steady, firm pressure. Do not pump ABS brakes, since it decreases its effectiveness.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) someone in
America is INJURED in a auto accident how often? - ANSWER-Every 14 seconds
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) someone is
KILLED IN A CRASH how often? - ANSWER-Every 12 minutes
Aerial lifts, known as buckets ________ - ANSWER-pose an issue in that there is extra
weight and they add to the clearance height of the vehicle.
All Incident Investigation Reports will be maintained______ - ANSWER-until seven
years after the date of the incident. For an employee injury, please refer to the retention
policy for personnel records.
Always maintain a safety perimeter around your moving conditions because -
ANSWER-You want to ensure safer moving conditions and that you have time to react a
hazard and the distance to stop safely.
At 20 MPH, the vehicle will travel ________ - ANSWER-over 27 feet from the time the
command is given to the time steering input begins.
At 55 MPH, the distance of the vehicle__________ - ANSWER-increases to over 60
feet. It is important to always maintain a 3 to 4 second following distance.
Basic Vehicle Check - ANSWER-> Windows
> Lights
,> Mirrors
> Exterior
> Fluid
> Tires
> Brakes
> Steering
Be aware of convex or firsh eye mirrors because _____ - ANSWER-they severely
distort depth perception, so again you need to verify what you're seeing (or not seeing)
by actually looking over your shoulder.
Controlled braking is - ANSWER-executing a hard controlled braking stop while turning.
the same as the evasive exercise in the approach to the three lanes at 20 MPH (15
MPH for bucket trucks
Cover brake means to _________ - ANSWER-cover the brake does not mean to stop,
but to anticipate a stop. It may also serve as a warning to the vehicle behind you of your
intention to stop.
Cover the brake means you have to ____________ - ANSWER-Remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and hovering over the brake pedal in anticipation of applying the
brake
Daily inspection for Interior ; - ANSWER->Cab
>Fire extinguishers: Comcast requires a charged fire extinguisher
>Mirrors
>First aid kits: Comcast requires a fully stocked first aid kit
>Seat belts
Daily inspection for Mechanical things to check for on vehicle are : - ANSWER->
Engine: Smooth, rough, burns oil
> Transmission: Smooth, slips, leaks oil
> Brakes: Quiet, noisy, pulls to side
>Front End and Steering: Okay, needs aligning, pulls to side
>Other: Radiator, air conditioner, muffler, etc.
>Fluid Levels: Oil, brakes, transmission, power steering
Daily inspection for personal factors regarding Metal and Paint includes - ANSWER-
>Top of truck/van
>Engine hood
>Grill
, >Front left and right front and rear fenders
>Left and right front doors and rocker panels
>Left and right sides
>Tool bins
>Ladder racks
>Rear bumpers
Daily inspection While checking the vehicle for glass.. look for - ANSWER-Location and
description of any damage
Daily inspections for miscellaneous parts of the vehicle includes: - ANSWER-Lights (all)
Horn
Backup alarm
Beacon
Wipers
Mirrors
Gauges
State inspection due date
Insurance card
Vehicle registration card
Condition of logo
Date and mileage of last oil change
Define a defensive driver - ANSWER-> Is careful to commit no driving errors
> Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the actions
of pedestrians and other drivers
Evaluate the following to maintain correct speed: - ANSWER->Traffic volume
>Conditions of road surface (rough road, wet road, sand, mud or other obstacle)
>Visibility (smoke, rain, snow, fog)
>Environmental conditions (pedestrians, parked cars, schools, malls)
Evasive Exercise Example - ANSWER-The cones will be set up to form three lanes, 12
feet wide with one extended entry lane down the middle. This lane is blocked off with
cones so the driver must turn into either the left or right lane at the instructor's
command.
For ladders on a FIXED RACK prevent hazards while driving by__________ -
ANSWER-Confirming that the ladder has been loaded properly to the truck
Ensuring that the ladder is properly engaged to the front hitch and is locked down
For people who generally wear their seat belts, the most frequently cited reasons for not
having a seat belt on are: - ANSWER-"I was only going a short distance."
"I forgot to wear it."
