Defensive Driving &
Vehicle Safety
Vehicle Safety
These are 4 important tasks while operating a City vehicle.
What are not being distracted, keeping your eyes on the road, having situational awareness and wearing a seatbelt?
Wet floors should be cleaned up immediately to prevent these incidents.
What are slips and falls?
This PPE protects your head from falling objects and impact hazards.
What is a hard hat?
These objects help guide drivers safely through work zones.
What are traffic cones?
Employees should report unsafe conditions to this person immediately.
Who is their supervisor?
This safety device must be worn by all occupants of a City vehicle.
What is a seat belt?
This should always be used when climbing or descending stairs.
What is a handrail or 3 points of contact?
Safety glasses protect workers from this type of injury.
What are eye injuries?
Workers should always face this when possible while working near roads.
What is oncoming traffic?
This number is used by citizens to report many City service requests.
What is 311?
Before backing a vehicle, drivers should use mirrors, cameras, and this safety practice.
What is GOAL (Get-Out-And-Look)?
Extension cords stretched across walkways create this hazard.
What is a trip hazard?
High-visibility vests make workers easier for these people to see.
Who are drivers or equipment operators?
This manual provides standards for traffic control devices nationwide.
What is the MUTCD?
Before operating equipment, employees should complete this daily safety task.
What is a pre-trip or pre-use inspection?
This Virginia service must be contacted before digging.
What is Miss Utility (811)?
Workers should maintain these three points of contact when using a ladder.
What are two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand?
Gloves should be selected based on this factor.
What is the task or hazard involved?
This vehicle should be positioned to protect workers from traffic.
What is a shadow vehicle or work vehicle?
During hot weather, employees should frequently drink this.
What is water?
This driving technique helps maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
What is the 3-second following distance rule?
This is the leading cause of workplace injuries across many industries.
What are slips, trips, and falls?
Employees are responsible for inspecting PPE for this before use.
What is damage or defects?
The temporary area separating traffic from workers is called this.
What is a buffer zone?
This month is recognized nationally as National Safety Month.
What is June?