Vocabulary
What is the term for giving full attention to the road, vehicle, and surroundings while driving?
Focused driving
Get Out and Look
How should you adjust your driving in heavy rain?
Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use hazard lights as needed
When should a pre-trip inspection be performed on equipment?
Every day before starting work/driving
What’s the first step if a safety incident occurs?
Ensure immediate safety of everyone. Call your supervisor and report the incident.
Driving behavior that anticipates hazards and avoids aggressive actions is called what?
Defensive Driving
EAP
Emergency Action Plan
What is defensive driving?
it is being a safe, cautious, and predictable driver, often described as "expecting the unexpected".
What is the purpose of a pre-trip inspection?
To ensure the vehicle is safe to operate and prevent accidents caused by mechanical failures
Who should you report all incidents to?
This agency plays a key role in regulating safe driving practices for commercial operations.
Department of Transportation
MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident
When a car is in your blind spot while merging, what should you do?
Slow down, let the car pass, and merge safely
What should you do if you discover a flickering brake light during your pre-trip inspection?
Shut down the equipment, report it to your supervisor/maintenance and have the brake light repaired immediately.
Equipment should not be used until repaired
When should the incident report form be completed?
As soon as possible after the incident, typically before the end of the day
Give the definition for distracted driving.
Any activity that diverts attention away from driving
DEP
Department of Environmental Protection
In foggy conditions, should you use high beams or low beams?
Low beams
If a pre-trip inspection reveals a fluid leak, what should you do?
Immediately shut down the equipment and report the leak
What details should be included in an incident report?
Time, location, people involved, description, witnesses, and any actions taken.
This term reduces awareness caused by long hours, lack of sleep, or extended driving.
Fatigue
0,3,2,1
0 = BEFORE backing, ask yourself if it’s absolutely necessary. If there are no other options and you must back, keep your foot on the brake and follow these steps.
3 = Put the truck in reverse and listen for 3 beeps of the back-up alarm.
2 = Honk the horn twice.
1 = Check each of your mirrors and camera (if equipped.
Why is defensive driving emphasized even if you follow all traffic laws?
Because other drivers may not follow the rules, and defensive driving helps avoid accidents
The use of this may help you avoid a collision
Horn
Why is it important to document even minor incidents?
To create a record for liability, safety improvement, and future training.