CCC Blue Card Final Test Study Guide
What is the purpose of a BlueCard? - Answer-To give corps members designation to drive certain CCC
vehicles.
What are the four requirements for being able to obtain a BlueCard and drive a state vehicle? - Answer-
1. Complete the Defensive Driving online course.
2. Obtain DMV driving record. [Must have less than 2 points and no DUI.]
3. Pass the CCC BlueCard written test with a minimum score of 80%.
4. Pass the BlueCard Behind-The-Wheel Evaluation.
What is the main document stating the CCC governing laws, principles and policies related to driving
state vehicles? - Answer-CCC Operations Manual Fleet Administration Section
What is CCC policy regarding driver incurred charges such as towing charges and tolls? - Answer-These
are driver incurred charges, and must be payed by the driver.
What are two possible consequences of violating policies related to BlueCard? - Answer-Suspension or
revocation.
What are three instances in which you are considered a state driver? - Answer-1. A staff member or
Corpsmember who is driving any state vehicle.
2. A driver driving a privately owned vehicle while on state business.
3. A driver who is driving vehicles rented by the state, whether or not the vehicle is being used on state
business.
, When is it best to include a relief driver? - Answer-Whenever possible, but especially while driving at
night or under poor conditions or long distances of 100+ miles or fatigue.
What are two examples of the "No Additional Duties" policy for a state driver? - Answer-1. Driver must
stop to read a map, use cell phone or GPS if solo driver; co-pilot is responsible for these duties if in
vehicle
2. Driver may not consume food or use tobacco or vape products while operating vehicle
What are instances of distracted driving that are not usually thought of in that way? - Answer-
Inattention: Thinking about work, family etc.
Distraction: Billboards, phones, adjusting controls etc
What are the six Key Fundamental Controls for safe vehicle operation? - Answer-1. Visual Control
2. Communication Control
3. Speed and Stopping Control
4. Space Control
5. Backing and Parking Control
6. Personal Control
How do you set the side mirrors for optimal visual control? - Answer-You must have them pointed
towards the blind spot, not in the traditional manner.
How should you use the 3-Second Rule to determine driving distance traveled for front scanning
purposes? - Answer-1. When the car or truck ahead of you passes a certain point, count 3 seconds.
2. If you finish counting before you get to that point you selected, you have good distance between you
and the other car.
3. If you pass that point before 3 seconds, ease up on the gas pedal to get more distance between the
two vehicles.
What is the purpose of a BlueCard? - Answer-To give corps members designation to drive certain CCC
vehicles.
What are the four requirements for being able to obtain a BlueCard and drive a state vehicle? - Answer-
1. Complete the Defensive Driving online course.
2. Obtain DMV driving record. [Must have less than 2 points and no DUI.]
3. Pass the CCC BlueCard written test with a minimum score of 80%.
4. Pass the BlueCard Behind-The-Wheel Evaluation.
What is the main document stating the CCC governing laws, principles and policies related to driving
state vehicles? - Answer-CCC Operations Manual Fleet Administration Section
What is CCC policy regarding driver incurred charges such as towing charges and tolls? - Answer-These
are driver incurred charges, and must be payed by the driver.
What are two possible consequences of violating policies related to BlueCard? - Answer-Suspension or
revocation.
What are three instances in which you are considered a state driver? - Answer-1. A staff member or
Corpsmember who is driving any state vehicle.
2. A driver driving a privately owned vehicle while on state business.
3. A driver who is driving vehicles rented by the state, whether or not the vehicle is being used on state
business.
, When is it best to include a relief driver? - Answer-Whenever possible, but especially while driving at
night or under poor conditions or long distances of 100+ miles or fatigue.
What are two examples of the "No Additional Duties" policy for a state driver? - Answer-1. Driver must
stop to read a map, use cell phone or GPS if solo driver; co-pilot is responsible for these duties if in
vehicle
2. Driver may not consume food or use tobacco or vape products while operating vehicle
What are instances of distracted driving that are not usually thought of in that way? - Answer-
Inattention: Thinking about work, family etc.
Distraction: Billboards, phones, adjusting controls etc
What are the six Key Fundamental Controls for safe vehicle operation? - Answer-1. Visual Control
2. Communication Control
3. Speed and Stopping Control
4. Space Control
5. Backing and Parking Control
6. Personal Control
How do you set the side mirrors for optimal visual control? - Answer-You must have them pointed
towards the blind spot, not in the traditional manner.
How should you use the 3-Second Rule to determine driving distance traveled for front scanning
purposes? - Answer-1. When the car or truck ahead of you passes a certain point, count 3 seconds.
2. If you finish counting before you get to that point you selected, you have good distance between you
and the other car.
3. If you pass that point before 3 seconds, ease up on the gas pedal to get more distance between the
two vehicles.
