UPS DRIVING SCHOOL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
●● When Stopped In Traffic.
Answer: - "When stopped in traffic, I leave enough space between the
front bumper of my vehicle and the rear bumper of the vehicle in front
of me.
- If that vehicle stalls or becomes disabled, I can maneuver around that
vehicle without having to back up in traffic.
- The space I leave in front of my vehicles is proportionate to the size of
my vehicle.
- The longer my vehicle, the more space required."
Why: Have Escape Route
●● Count One-Two-Three After Vehicle Ahead Has Started To Move.
Answer: - "Count one, two, three after the vehicle ahead has started to
move before placing my vehicle in motion.
- This will automatically establish a space cushion and allow me to bring
my eyes up to the driving scene ahead."
Why: Keeps You Away From Billboards
, ●● Four to Six Seconds Following Time For Speeds up to 30 MPH, 6-8
Seconds for Speeds Over 30 MPH.
Answer: - "To calculate following distance - When the vehicle ahead
passes a stationary item, start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000
three until the front bumper of my vehicle reaches that item.
- This is my following distance in seconds and gives me time to act to
any changes in the traffic scene ahead."
Why: Buys Time
●● EIGHT TO TWELVE SECONDS EYE-LEAD TIME.
Answer: - "Eight to twelve seconds of eye lead time is the depth of
which my eyes should be most of the time while driving.
- To establish eye lead time while driving, I pick a stationary item in
front of my vehicle and start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000
three until front of my vehicle reaches that item.
- That is my eye lead time in seconds.Remember that it is a maintained
depth of vision."
Why: Centers Car In Traffic Lane
●● Scan Steering Wheels.
Answer: - "Always scan steering wheels of parked cars to see if the
vehicle is occupied.
- An occupied vehicle presents two hazards, the person may either exit
the vehicle, or pull away from the curb.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
●● When Stopped In Traffic.
Answer: - "When stopped in traffic, I leave enough space between the
front bumper of my vehicle and the rear bumper of the vehicle in front
of me.
- If that vehicle stalls or becomes disabled, I can maneuver around that
vehicle without having to back up in traffic.
- The space I leave in front of my vehicles is proportionate to the size of
my vehicle.
- The longer my vehicle, the more space required."
Why: Have Escape Route
●● Count One-Two-Three After Vehicle Ahead Has Started To Move.
Answer: - "Count one, two, three after the vehicle ahead has started to
move before placing my vehicle in motion.
- This will automatically establish a space cushion and allow me to bring
my eyes up to the driving scene ahead."
Why: Keeps You Away From Billboards
, ●● Four to Six Seconds Following Time For Speeds up to 30 MPH, 6-8
Seconds for Speeds Over 30 MPH.
Answer: - "To calculate following distance - When the vehicle ahead
passes a stationary item, start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000
three until the front bumper of my vehicle reaches that item.
- This is my following distance in seconds and gives me time to act to
any changes in the traffic scene ahead."
Why: Buys Time
●● EIGHT TO TWELVE SECONDS EYE-LEAD TIME.
Answer: - "Eight to twelve seconds of eye lead time is the depth of
which my eyes should be most of the time while driving.
- To establish eye lead time while driving, I pick a stationary item in
front of my vehicle and start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000
three until front of my vehicle reaches that item.
- That is my eye lead time in seconds.Remember that it is a maintained
depth of vision."
Why: Centers Car In Traffic Lane
●● Scan Steering Wheels.
Answer: - "Always scan steering wheels of parked cars to see if the
vehicle is occupied.
- An occupied vehicle presents two hazards, the person may either exit
the vehicle, or pull away from the curb.