Amazon Driver Training — Practice Exam
120 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
1. The core principle of defensive driving is to:
A. Drive as fast as possible to complete routes early
B. Anticipate hazards and adjust driving to avoid collisions, even when others
make mistakes
C. Rely entirely on other drivers to follow traffic laws
D. Focus only on reaching the next stop
Answer: B
Rationale: Defensive driving means anticipating potential hazards and being prepared
to react safely, regardless of other drivers' errors.
2. The recommended following distance in good conditions is often expressed
as:
A. A fixed distance of 10 feet regardless of speed
B. A time-based gap, such as 3 seconds or more, adjusted for conditions
C. Bumper-to-bumper to save space
D. Only relevant on highways, not city streets
Answer: B
Rationale: A time-based following distance (e.g., 3+ seconds) scales appropriately
with speed and should be increased in poor conditions.
3. The 'smith system' or similar defensive driving approach emphasizes:
A. Driving with minimal mirror checks
B. Aiming high in steering, keeping eyes moving, and getting the big picture
C. Focusing only on the vehicle directly ahead
D. Ignoring peripheral hazards to concentrate on the road surface
Answer: B
Rationale: Systems like the Smith System teach scanning far ahead, keeping eyes
moving, and maintaining overall situational awareness.
,4. When approaching a yellow traffic light, a driver should:
A. Always accelerate to beat the light
B. Safely slow down and stop if it can be done safely; proceed only if stopping
would be unsafe
C. Ignore the signal if no other cars are visible
D. Come to a complete stop in the middle of the intersection
Answer: B
Rationale: A yellow light signals the need to prepare to stop; drivers should stop
unless doing so safely is not possible.
5. A driver should adjust following distance and speed:
A. Only when instructed by dispatch
B. Based on road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions
C. Only on highways
D. Never, since posted speed limits account for all conditions
Answer: B
Rationale: Safe speed and following distance must be adjusted for current conditions,
not just the posted limit.
6. Scanning intersections before proceeding, even with a green light, is
important because:
A. Traffic signals are never reliable
B. Other drivers or pedestrians may fail to yield or run a red light
C. It slows down delivery times unnecessarily
D. It is only required at unmarked intersections
Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying an intersection is clear protects against other road users who
may violate signals, despite having the right of way.
,7. The 'space cushion' concept in defensive driving refers to:
A. Extra padding in the driver's seat
B. Maintaining adequate space around the vehicle on all sides to allow room to
react
C. The space in the cargo area for packages
D. A feature found only on newer vehicles
Answer: B
Rationale: A space cushion is the buffer maintained around a vehicle (front, rear, and
sides) to allow time to react to hazards.
8. If a driver feels drowsy while on a route, the appropriate action is to:
A. Continue driving and power through it
B. Pull over safely and take a break, or contact dispatch/support as needed
C. Increase speed to finish the route faster
D. Open a window as the only necessary countermeasure
Answer: B
Rationale: Drowsy driving significantly increases crash risk; a driver should stop
safely rather than attempt to push through fatigue.
9. Adjusting mirrors and seat position should be completed:
A. Once when the vehicle is first assigned, and never again
B. Before starting to drive each shift or whenever switching vehicles
C. Only if requested by a supervisor
D. After the first delivery stop
Answer: B
Rationale: Mirrors and seating should be properly adjusted before driving begins to
ensure maximum visibility and vehicle control.
, 10. When driving in heavy traffic, a defensive driver should:
A. Follow closely to prevent other vehicles from merging ahead
B. Maintain a safe following distance and avoid unnecessary lane changes
C. Use a phone to check the delivery app while moving
D. Tailgate slower vehicles to encourage them to speed up
Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining space and minimizing unnecessary maneuvers reduces
collision risk in congested traffic.
11. Reacting to a vehicle that suddenly cuts in front of you, the safest response
is to:
A. Immediately brake hard and honk aggressively
B. Ease off the accelerator and increase following distance as needed
C. Swerve into another lane without checking mirrors
D. Accelerate to close the gap and discourage cutting in
Answer: B
Rationale: Easing off the gas and re-establishing safe following distance is the safest
way to respond to being cut off.
12. A key reason to reduce speed in a residential delivery area is:
A. Residential streets never have posted limits
B. Increased likelihood of children, pets, pedestrians, and parked vehicles
C. It has no real safety benefit
D. GPS accuracy improves at lower speeds
Answer: B
Rationale: Residential areas have higher pedestrian and child activity and more
obstacles, warranting reduced speed and heightened caution.
120 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
1. The core principle of defensive driving is to:
A. Drive as fast as possible to complete routes early
B. Anticipate hazards and adjust driving to avoid collisions, even when others
make mistakes
C. Rely entirely on other drivers to follow traffic laws
D. Focus only on reaching the next stop
Answer: B
Rationale: Defensive driving means anticipating potential hazards and being prepared
to react safely, regardless of other drivers' errors.
2. The recommended following distance in good conditions is often expressed
as:
A. A fixed distance of 10 feet regardless of speed
B. A time-based gap, such as 3 seconds or more, adjusted for conditions
C. Bumper-to-bumper to save space
D. Only relevant on highways, not city streets
Answer: B
Rationale: A time-based following distance (e.g., 3+ seconds) scales appropriately
with speed and should be increased in poor conditions.
3. The 'smith system' or similar defensive driving approach emphasizes:
A. Driving with minimal mirror checks
B. Aiming high in steering, keeping eyes moving, and getting the big picture
C. Focusing only on the vehicle directly ahead
D. Ignoring peripheral hazards to concentrate on the road surface
Answer: B
Rationale: Systems like the Smith System teach scanning far ahead, keeping eyes
moving, and maintaining overall situational awareness.
,4. When approaching a yellow traffic light, a driver should:
A. Always accelerate to beat the light
B. Safely slow down and stop if it can be done safely; proceed only if stopping
would be unsafe
C. Ignore the signal if no other cars are visible
D. Come to a complete stop in the middle of the intersection
Answer: B
Rationale: A yellow light signals the need to prepare to stop; drivers should stop
unless doing so safely is not possible.
5. A driver should adjust following distance and speed:
A. Only when instructed by dispatch
B. Based on road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions
C. Only on highways
D. Never, since posted speed limits account for all conditions
Answer: B
Rationale: Safe speed and following distance must be adjusted for current conditions,
not just the posted limit.
6. Scanning intersections before proceeding, even with a green light, is
important because:
A. Traffic signals are never reliable
B. Other drivers or pedestrians may fail to yield or run a red light
C. It slows down delivery times unnecessarily
D. It is only required at unmarked intersections
Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying an intersection is clear protects against other road users who
may violate signals, despite having the right of way.
,7. The 'space cushion' concept in defensive driving refers to:
A. Extra padding in the driver's seat
B. Maintaining adequate space around the vehicle on all sides to allow room to
react
C. The space in the cargo area for packages
D. A feature found only on newer vehicles
Answer: B
Rationale: A space cushion is the buffer maintained around a vehicle (front, rear, and
sides) to allow time to react to hazards.
8. If a driver feels drowsy while on a route, the appropriate action is to:
A. Continue driving and power through it
B. Pull over safely and take a break, or contact dispatch/support as needed
C. Increase speed to finish the route faster
D. Open a window as the only necessary countermeasure
Answer: B
Rationale: Drowsy driving significantly increases crash risk; a driver should stop
safely rather than attempt to push through fatigue.
9. Adjusting mirrors and seat position should be completed:
A. Once when the vehicle is first assigned, and never again
B. Before starting to drive each shift or whenever switching vehicles
C. Only if requested by a supervisor
D. After the first delivery stop
Answer: B
Rationale: Mirrors and seating should be properly adjusted before driving begins to
ensure maximum visibility and vehicle control.
, 10. When driving in heavy traffic, a defensive driver should:
A. Follow closely to prevent other vehicles from merging ahead
B. Maintain a safe following distance and avoid unnecessary lane changes
C. Use a phone to check the delivery app while moving
D. Tailgate slower vehicles to encourage them to speed up
Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining space and minimizing unnecessary maneuvers reduces
collision risk in congested traffic.
11. Reacting to a vehicle that suddenly cuts in front of you, the safest response
is to:
A. Immediately brake hard and honk aggressively
B. Ease off the accelerator and increase following distance as needed
C. Swerve into another lane without checking mirrors
D. Accelerate to close the gap and discourage cutting in
Answer: B
Rationale: Easing off the gas and re-establishing safe following distance is the safest
way to respond to being cut off.
12. A key reason to reduce speed in a residential delivery area is:
A. Residential streets never have posted limits
B. Increased likelihood of children, pets, pedestrians, and parked vehicles
C. It has no real safety benefit
D. GPS accuracy improves at lower speeds
Answer: B
Rationale: Residential areas have higher pedestrian and child activity and more
obstacles, warranting reduced speed and heightened caution.
