General Safety
Out of the truck...
Follow the Rules
D.O.T.
Anything Goes
100
Two safety related items every driver should keep in his truck.
What are flashlight, orange cones, fire extinguisher, work gloves, first aid kit, ice melt, shovel, broom, etc.?
100
Two things that can be done before lifting something heavy which might make it safer.
What is stretching, assessing the load, asking for help, bending at the knees?
100
What are two acceptable reasons to call the after hours emergency phone?
DOT accident. Late to the outside domicile yard. Calling off sick after 5pm and before 6am. Can't locate trailer or tractor after exhaustive search. Shutting down for inclement weather.
100
Section 393.93 of the FMCSRs (49 CFR 393.93) requires these on trucks, truck tractors, and buses manufactured on or after January 1, 1965.
What are seat belts or safety belts?
100
Name any one of the top ten best selling comic books in 1969.
1) Archie 2) Superman 3) Superboy 4) Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane 5) Betty and Veronica 6) Action Comics 7) Amazing Spider-Man 8) World's Finest Comics 9) Batman 10) Adventure Comics
200
What is the one thing everyone should constantly maintain in order to avoid being injured?
What is awareness or caution?
200
Two things a driver might do if a pallet appears to be very heavy?
What is get help, use a pallet puller, down stack the pallet, call Transportation supervisor for them to advise, take to another location which has a forklift?
200
The Hours of Service rule applies to drivers who meet any one of these rules.
What are Weighs 10,001 pounds or more, Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more, Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation, Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation, Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
200
This was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999.
What is FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)?
200
Name two NBA teams based in Texas.
Who are Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets San Antonio Spurs
300
According to the D.O.T, 1 out of how many accidents are caused by backing up...3, 4, 5, or 6?
What is 4?
300
How can a driver avoid falling from the trailer?
What is 1. Wear non-slip shoes. 2. Keep three points of contact 3. Use ice melt on any icy surfaces 4. Use caution when near the back of the trailer.
300
Name three things a driver needs to do in the event of a D.O.T. accident?
What are report of a drug and alcohol test, call Orgill to report the accident, take pictures of the accident scene, cooperate with police and or emergency personnel?
300
Three things in the mission statement of the D.O.T.?
What is Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future?
300
He is credited with inventing the modern automobile in the United States.
Who is Henry Ford?
400
If you are released to transitional or light duty while on workers compensation and you don't feel well in the morning, you need to do this.
What is call and speak with your supervisor/manager and/or the HR Manager rather than simply call off?
400
Name 3 things you can do to avoid falling on ice.
What is 1. Choose the best path. 2. Wear proper non-slip footwear for icy conditions. 3. Carry ice melt in your truck and use it. 4. Walk like a penguin (center weight over front foot) 5. Maintain three points of contact (walking stick)
400
Rank these weather alerts from least to most severe: warning, advisory, watch
What is Advisory Warning Watch
400
THe DOT oversees the four time zones for the U.S. as well as this which started by the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. §§ 260-64).
What is Daylight Savings Time?
400
As of 2014, this country has the largest population.
What is China?
500
According to the D.O.T., what are 3 tips for backing up safely?
• Get to know a vehicle’s blind spots. • Think in advance. • Back into an alley rather than back into a street. • Do a walk-around. • Know the clearances. • Use a spotter.
500
The two most common driver injuries are...
What is sprains/strains and slips/falls?
500
This condition, which may be part of a DOT physical, is abbreviated by the letters OSA, and can impact the driver's ability to remain focused and awake while driving.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
500
The largest fine Orgill has seen in the last five years for going over the maximum weight while crossing a bridge (within $5K)?
What is $17,800?
500
He killed King Mustafa (Simba's father) in the Lion King.
Who is Scar?
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