AMAZON EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Setting your mirrors - Answer-Top Mirror (flat mirror)
Center the horizon in each mirror
lean until your head touches the driver's window
set mirror so you can just see the back of your vehicle.
Lean the same distance the other way and repeat for the opposite Mirror.
Bottom Mirror (convex Mirror)
Set so you can see the entire area down the side of your vehicle. Do not lean to set
should be able to see one whole traffic lane on each side of you. Do not lean to set
Hand Position and Steering - Answer-9:00 and 3:00
Blind Spots - Answer-An object is in a vehicle's blind spot if it cannot be seen through
the windshield od side windows or in the side or rearview mirrors.
you can adjust your mirrors to minimize your blind spots, but you can never eliminate
them.
Amazon vans Blind Spots - Answer-Larger Blind Spots
Longer than a regular car, so potential blind spots to the side are extended
no back window to check directly behind you
Taller, so you will not see directly in front of you
(especially at an intersection)
sets your mirrors correctly ALWAYS BE SCANNING
Your 3 Super Powers as a SMART Driver - Answer-1. Breaking- how and when
2. Maintaining an Appropriate Space Cushion
3. SCANNING where and how far
Braking - Answer-Smooth
Show
Steady
Show
Braking Amazon vans - Answer-takes longer to stop than a normal vehicle
, slow down
get into a low gear earlier than normal
allow your speed to slow gradually
apply the brakes SLOWLY and SMOOTHLY
Space Cushion (Following Distance) - Answer-one of the MOST important defensive
driving practices
about 1/3 of all collisions are rear-end collisions caused by at least one of the drivers in
the situations following too closely
for regular cars 2-3 seconds is recommended IN IDEAL ROAD CONDITIONS
You will need to flip a switch in your mind each morning when you climb into your van
Space cushion for Amazon vans in ideal Road Conditions should be
least than 30 mph: 4-6 seconds
Greater than 30 mph: 6-8 seconds
in snowy or icy conditions: Double it at least
Scanning - Answer-Scan from the road of your vehicle to 15 Second ahead
continually scan around your vehicle using your windows and side mirrors, so you know
what is there
Practice active observation
what you can see
what you can't see
what might you reasonably expect to happen
plan for the unexpected
look for brake lights in the distance warning you of a hazard or slowing traffic ahead
Reverse your decision to reverse
(Unless there is truly NO other way) - Answer-Backing collisions are far too common -
typically the #1 collusion type for large vehicle
size of blind spots are worse in large vehicles
Thousands of children are killed or injured each year in backing incidents in residential
neighborhoods
It is always safer to pull through or back in to park- when you leave the space you will
not be backing up into an active lane of vehicle and pedestrian traffic
ANSWERS
Setting your mirrors - Answer-Top Mirror (flat mirror)
Center the horizon in each mirror
lean until your head touches the driver's window
set mirror so you can just see the back of your vehicle.
Lean the same distance the other way and repeat for the opposite Mirror.
Bottom Mirror (convex Mirror)
Set so you can see the entire area down the side of your vehicle. Do not lean to set
should be able to see one whole traffic lane on each side of you. Do not lean to set
Hand Position and Steering - Answer-9:00 and 3:00
Blind Spots - Answer-An object is in a vehicle's blind spot if it cannot be seen through
the windshield od side windows or in the side or rearview mirrors.
you can adjust your mirrors to minimize your blind spots, but you can never eliminate
them.
Amazon vans Blind Spots - Answer-Larger Blind Spots
Longer than a regular car, so potential blind spots to the side are extended
no back window to check directly behind you
Taller, so you will not see directly in front of you
(especially at an intersection)
sets your mirrors correctly ALWAYS BE SCANNING
Your 3 Super Powers as a SMART Driver - Answer-1. Breaking- how and when
2. Maintaining an Appropriate Space Cushion
3. SCANNING where and how far
Braking - Answer-Smooth
Show
Steady
Show
Braking Amazon vans - Answer-takes longer to stop than a normal vehicle
, slow down
get into a low gear earlier than normal
allow your speed to slow gradually
apply the brakes SLOWLY and SMOOTHLY
Space Cushion (Following Distance) - Answer-one of the MOST important defensive
driving practices
about 1/3 of all collisions are rear-end collisions caused by at least one of the drivers in
the situations following too closely
for regular cars 2-3 seconds is recommended IN IDEAL ROAD CONDITIONS
You will need to flip a switch in your mind each morning when you climb into your van
Space cushion for Amazon vans in ideal Road Conditions should be
least than 30 mph: 4-6 seconds
Greater than 30 mph: 6-8 seconds
in snowy or icy conditions: Double it at least
Scanning - Answer-Scan from the road of your vehicle to 15 Second ahead
continually scan around your vehicle using your windows and side mirrors, so you know
what is there
Practice active observation
what you can see
what you can't see
what might you reasonably expect to happen
plan for the unexpected
look for brake lights in the distance warning you of a hazard or slowing traffic ahead
Reverse your decision to reverse
(Unless there is truly NO other way) - Answer-Backing collisions are far too common -
typically the #1 collusion type for large vehicle
size of blind spots are worse in large vehicles
Thousands of children are killed or injured each year in backing incidents in residential
neighborhoods
It is always safer to pull through or back in to park- when you leave the space you will
not be backing up into an active lane of vehicle and pedestrian traffic
