Amazon Driver Training 2026 EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Section 1: Safety & Vehicle Operations (25 Questions)
1. What is the minimum following distance you should maintain from the vehicle in front of
you?
A) 1-second rule
B) 2-second rule
C) 3-second rule
D) 4-second rule
Explanation: The 3-second rule is the minimum following distance under ideal conditions.
Increase this distance in adverse weather, at night, or when following large vehicles.
2. Before backing up, what is the most important action a driver must take?
A) Honk the horn three times.
B) Get out and look (GOAL).
C) Use only the side mirrors.
D) Back up quickly to minimize time.
Explanation: GOAL is Amazon's cardinal rule for backing. It is the most effective way to identify
blind spot hazards that mirrors and cameras cannot show.
3. The "5's and 10's" driving technique means:
A) Drive 5 mph under the speed limit and use your hazards within 10 feet of a stop.
B) Check your mirrors every 5 seconds and scan 10 seconds ahead.
C) Take a 5-minute break every 10 deliveries.
D) Keep 5 car lengths of distance and signal 10 feet before turning.
Explanation: This technique ensures constant awareness. Checking mirrors every 5-8 seconds
helps with side and rear awareness, while scanning 10-15 seconds ahead helps identify
potential hazards early.
4. When performing an en-route vehicle inspection, what should you check first after parking
at a safe location?
A) Tire pressure
B) Fluid levels (oil, coolant)
,C) Walk-around inspection for obvious leaks, tire issues, and damage.
D) Wiper blade condition
Explanation: A quick walk-around is the most efficient first step to identify any major,
immediate safety concerns like flat tires or fluid leaks.
5. What does the acronym SEE stand for in defensive driving?
A) Stop, Evaluate, Execute
B) Search, Evaluate, Execute
C) Signal, Enter, Exit
D) Secure, Examine, Enter
Explanation: SEE is a fundamental defensive driving system: Search for
hazards, Evaluate potential consequences, Execute the correct action to avoid them.
6. If your van's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) activates during a hard stop, you should:
A) Pump the brakes rapidly.
B) Press the brake pedal firmly and hold it.
C) Steer sharply to the left and right.
D) Release the brake and re-apply.
Explanation: With ABS, pumping the brakes is incorrect. You must press and hold the brake
pedal firmly. The system will automatically pump the brakes for you, allowing you to maintain
steering control.
7. The most common type of accident for delivery drivers is:
A) Rear-end collisions at high speed.
B) Backing incidents.
C) Jackknifing the vehicle.
D) Running off the road.
Explanation: Statistics consistently show that backing incidents are the most frequent type of
collision for delivery drivers, which is why the GOAL procedure is so critical.
8. When making a right-hand turn, you should:
A) Swing wide to the left before turning.
B) Keep the van as close to the curb as practical.
C) Turn from the center lane.
D) Honk your horn before proceeding.
Explanation: Hugging the curb on a right turn prevents cyclists or other vehicles from entering
your turning space and reduces the risk of striking pedestrians or objects on the corner.
9. What is the primary cause of most skids?
A) Faulty shock absorbers
,B) Driving too fast for conditions.
C) Over-inflated tires
D) Worn brake pads
Explanation: While road conditions play a role, driver error—specifically driving too fast for the
current road, weather, and traffic conditions—is the primary cause of skids.
10. If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:
A) Turn up the radio.
B) Open the window for fresh air.
C) Drink a caffeinated beverage.
D) Find a safe, legal place to stop and take a break.
Explanation: The only safe and effective remedy for drowsiness is to stop driving and rest.
Rolling down the window or caffeine are only temporary, unreliable solutions.
11. When parking on a hill, you should always:
A) Rely on the parking brake only.
B) Turn your front wheels away from the curb.
C) Set the parking brake and place the transmission in Park.
D) Leave the van running if it's a quick stop.
Explanation: Always use both the parking brake and the "Park" gear for maximum security. The
specific wheel direction depends on whether you are facing up or downhill and if there is a
curb.
12. The purpose of a "Circle of Safety" is to:
A) Mark your delivery area on the ground.
B) Ensure no children or pets are near the van before you move it.
C) Create a safe zone for loading packages at the station.
D) Define where to place packages at a customer's door.
Explanation: The Circle of Safety is a 10-foot area around your van that you must visually clear
of people, especially children, and pets before moving the vehicle.
13. A "Staged Braking" technique is used to:
A) Test your brakes on a downhill.
B) Warn tailgating drivers.
C) Slow down gradually without locking wheels.
D) Come to a complete stop at railroad crossings.
Explanation: Staged braking involves applying the brakes firmly enough to slow down
noticeably, then releasing slightly, and repeating. This prevents wheel lock-up on slippery
surfaces.
, 14. When driving in heavy fog, you should use:
A) High-beam headlights.
B) Low-beam headlights or fog lights.
C) Hazard lights while driving.
D) Parking lights only.
Explanation: High beams reflect off the fog and create a "white wall" effect, reducing visibility.
Low beams or dedicated fog lights are designed to cut through fog better.
15. The leading factor in fatal vehicle crashes is:
A) Vehicle malfunction
B) Distracted driving
C) Drunk driving
D) Poor road conditions
Explanation: Distracted driving, which includes using a phone, eating, or being distracted by the
Rabbit device, is a leading cause of accidents.
16. Before opening the driver's door, you should:
A) Check the side mirror for approaching traffic/cyclists.
B) Open the door quickly.
C) Honk your horn as a warning.
D) Only check over your left shoulder.
Explanation: Always check your left-side mirror to ensure no vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians
are approaching before you open your door into traffic.
17. What is the correct procedure for navigating a roundabout?
A) Enter immediately if there's a gap.
B) Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
C) Always come to a complete stop before entering.
D) Use your left turn signal upon entry.
Explanation: The fundamental rule for roundabouts is to yield to traffic already circulating
within the roundabout.
18. If your van's accelerator sticks, you should first:
A) Turn off the ignition.
B) Shift into Neutral.
C) Pump the brake pedal.
D) Slam on the emergency brake.
Explanation: Shifting to neutral disengages the engine from the wheels, allowing you to slow
the vehicle safely and steer to a stop. Turning off the ignition may lock the steering wheel.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Section 1: Safety & Vehicle Operations (25 Questions)
1. What is the minimum following distance you should maintain from the vehicle in front of
you?
A) 1-second rule
B) 2-second rule
C) 3-second rule
D) 4-second rule
Explanation: The 3-second rule is the minimum following distance under ideal conditions.
Increase this distance in adverse weather, at night, or when following large vehicles.
2. Before backing up, what is the most important action a driver must take?
A) Honk the horn three times.
B) Get out and look (GOAL).
C) Use only the side mirrors.
D) Back up quickly to minimize time.
Explanation: GOAL is Amazon's cardinal rule for backing. It is the most effective way to identify
blind spot hazards that mirrors and cameras cannot show.
3. The "5's and 10's" driving technique means:
A) Drive 5 mph under the speed limit and use your hazards within 10 feet of a stop.
B) Check your mirrors every 5 seconds and scan 10 seconds ahead.
C) Take a 5-minute break every 10 deliveries.
D) Keep 5 car lengths of distance and signal 10 feet before turning.
Explanation: This technique ensures constant awareness. Checking mirrors every 5-8 seconds
helps with side and rear awareness, while scanning 10-15 seconds ahead helps identify
potential hazards early.
4. When performing an en-route vehicle inspection, what should you check first after parking
at a safe location?
A) Tire pressure
B) Fluid levels (oil, coolant)
,C) Walk-around inspection for obvious leaks, tire issues, and damage.
D) Wiper blade condition
Explanation: A quick walk-around is the most efficient first step to identify any major,
immediate safety concerns like flat tires or fluid leaks.
5. What does the acronym SEE stand for in defensive driving?
A) Stop, Evaluate, Execute
B) Search, Evaluate, Execute
C) Signal, Enter, Exit
D) Secure, Examine, Enter
Explanation: SEE is a fundamental defensive driving system: Search for
hazards, Evaluate potential consequences, Execute the correct action to avoid them.
6. If your van's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) activates during a hard stop, you should:
A) Pump the brakes rapidly.
B) Press the brake pedal firmly and hold it.
C) Steer sharply to the left and right.
D) Release the brake and re-apply.
Explanation: With ABS, pumping the brakes is incorrect. You must press and hold the brake
pedal firmly. The system will automatically pump the brakes for you, allowing you to maintain
steering control.
7. The most common type of accident for delivery drivers is:
A) Rear-end collisions at high speed.
B) Backing incidents.
C) Jackknifing the vehicle.
D) Running off the road.
Explanation: Statistics consistently show that backing incidents are the most frequent type of
collision for delivery drivers, which is why the GOAL procedure is so critical.
8. When making a right-hand turn, you should:
A) Swing wide to the left before turning.
B) Keep the van as close to the curb as practical.
C) Turn from the center lane.
D) Honk your horn before proceeding.
Explanation: Hugging the curb on a right turn prevents cyclists or other vehicles from entering
your turning space and reduces the risk of striking pedestrians or objects on the corner.
9. What is the primary cause of most skids?
A) Faulty shock absorbers
,B) Driving too fast for conditions.
C) Over-inflated tires
D) Worn brake pads
Explanation: While road conditions play a role, driver error—specifically driving too fast for the
current road, weather, and traffic conditions—is the primary cause of skids.
10. If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:
A) Turn up the radio.
B) Open the window for fresh air.
C) Drink a caffeinated beverage.
D) Find a safe, legal place to stop and take a break.
Explanation: The only safe and effective remedy for drowsiness is to stop driving and rest.
Rolling down the window or caffeine are only temporary, unreliable solutions.
11. When parking on a hill, you should always:
A) Rely on the parking brake only.
B) Turn your front wheels away from the curb.
C) Set the parking brake and place the transmission in Park.
D) Leave the van running if it's a quick stop.
Explanation: Always use both the parking brake and the "Park" gear for maximum security. The
specific wheel direction depends on whether you are facing up or downhill and if there is a
curb.
12. The purpose of a "Circle of Safety" is to:
A) Mark your delivery area on the ground.
B) Ensure no children or pets are near the van before you move it.
C) Create a safe zone for loading packages at the station.
D) Define where to place packages at a customer's door.
Explanation: The Circle of Safety is a 10-foot area around your van that you must visually clear
of people, especially children, and pets before moving the vehicle.
13. A "Staged Braking" technique is used to:
A) Test your brakes on a downhill.
B) Warn tailgating drivers.
C) Slow down gradually without locking wheels.
D) Come to a complete stop at railroad crossings.
Explanation: Staged braking involves applying the brakes firmly enough to slow down
noticeably, then releasing slightly, and repeating. This prevents wheel lock-up on slippery
surfaces.
, 14. When driving in heavy fog, you should use:
A) High-beam headlights.
B) Low-beam headlights or fog lights.
C) Hazard lights while driving.
D) Parking lights only.
Explanation: High beams reflect off the fog and create a "white wall" effect, reducing visibility.
Low beams or dedicated fog lights are designed to cut through fog better.
15. The leading factor in fatal vehicle crashes is:
A) Vehicle malfunction
B) Distracted driving
C) Drunk driving
D) Poor road conditions
Explanation: Distracted driving, which includes using a phone, eating, or being distracted by the
Rabbit device, is a leading cause of accidents.
16. Before opening the driver's door, you should:
A) Check the side mirror for approaching traffic/cyclists.
B) Open the door quickly.
C) Honk your horn as a warning.
D) Only check over your left shoulder.
Explanation: Always check your left-side mirror to ensure no vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians
are approaching before you open your door into traffic.
17. What is the correct procedure for navigating a roundabout?
A) Enter immediately if there's a gap.
B) Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
C) Always come to a complete stop before entering.
D) Use your left turn signal upon entry.
Explanation: The fundamental rule for roundabouts is to yield to traffic already circulating
within the roundabout.
18. If your van's accelerator sticks, you should first:
A) Turn off the ignition.
B) Shift into Neutral.
C) Pump the brake pedal.
D) Slam on the emergency brake.
Explanation: Shifting to neutral disengages the engine from the wheels, allowing you to slow
the vehicle safely and steer to a stop. Turning off the ignition may lock the steering wheel.
