SMITH Driving
CA DMV
Heat Stress
Skin Safety
Ladder Safety
100
What Smith Driving Key is related to eye lead time?

(A) Make sure they see you
  (B) Keep your eyes moving
(C) Leave a way out
(D) Aim high in steering
(E) Get the big picture

What is ...

(D) Aim high in steering

100
You may drive in a bike lane?

(A) No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
(B) Whenever bicyclist are not present
(C) If you drive slower than 15mph

What is ... (A) No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
100
All of the following risk factors can affect a worker’s heat tolerance, except:

(A) Not drinking enough fluids
(B) Physical condition
(C) Hair color
(D) Age

What is .. (C) Hair color
100
The best way to protect your skin if you have to be outside on a sunny day is:

(A) Wear an SPF 30 sunscreen (or greater) and re-apply every two hours
(B) Wear a hat
(C) Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants
(D) Wear sunglasses
(E) All of the above

What is ... (E) All of the above
100
What should you do when working around electricity?

(A) Never use wet wooden ladders
(B) Stay at least 10 feet away from overhead wires
(C) Both of the above

What is ... (C) Both of the above
200
What is the proper following distance while traveling?

(A) 4 car lengths
(B) 3 car lengths
(C) 5 seconds, at any speed
(D) 15 seconds, at any speed

What is (C) 5 seconds, at any speed
200
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must?

(A) Always drive at the posted speed limit
(B) Keep your speed close to that of other traffic
(C) Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

What is ... (C) Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
200
Health conditions that can increase a worker’s risk of heat illness include:

(A) Diabetes
(B) Obesity
(C) Cardiovascular disease
(D) All of the above

What is ... (D) All of the above
200
If I only get a sunburn once or twice a year, I don't need to worry about skin cancer>

(A) True
(B) False

What is ... (B) False
200
It is safe to stand on the top step of a stepladder, as long as you do not have to reach too high?

(A) True
(B) False

What is ... (B) False
300
Building and maintaining a "Space Cushion" around our vehicle is most closely related to which Smith Driving Key?

(A) Aim high in steering
(B) Keep your eyes moving
(C) Get the big picture
(D) Leave yourself an out

What is ... (D) Leave yourself an
300
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

(A) So they face straight ahead
(B) Left towards the center of the road
(C) Right towards the side of the road

What is ... (C) Right towards the side of the road
300
According to NIOSH, how much water should a worker drink when engaged in moderate activity in moderate weather conditions?

(A) One cup every two hours
(B) One cup per hour
(C) One cup every 15 to 20 minutes
(D) One to two cups per day

What is ... (C) One cup every 15 to 20 minutes
300
The safest way to get a good tan is:

(A) Slowly, using an SPF 30 sunscreen and avoiding midday sun
(B) Laying out for 30 minutes before applying sunscreen
(C) A tanning booth
(D) There is no risk-free way to get a tan

What is ... (D) There is no risk-free way to get a tan
300
What should you do when accessing the roof with a ladder?

(A) The ladder must extend four rugs
(B) Pull the base of the ladder further away from the wall
(C) Both of the above

What is ... (A) The ladder must extend four rugs
400
Your eye-lead time is the time/distance that you look down the road. How many seconds is recommended?

(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 15
(D) Be aware of the vehicle in front of you

What is ... (C) 15
400
When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals?

(A) When pulling next to or away from the curb
(B) Only when pulling away from the curb
(C) When pulling next to, but not away from the curb

What is ... (A) When pulling next to or away from the curb
400
All of the following statements about salt tablets are true, EXCEPT:

(A) Salt tablets are a useful supplement for replacing electrolytes when working hard in hot temperatures
(B) Salt tablets should only be used when recommended by a physician
(C) If too many are taken, can result in increased dehydration
(D) Are usually unnecessary, since drinking plenty of water and eating regular meals and snacks can help workers replace electrolytes

What is ... (A) Salt tablets are a useful supplement for replacing electrolytes when working hard in hot temperatures
400
At what age can I start putting sunscreen on my child?

(A) 1 month
(B) 6 months
(C) 1 year
(D) 5 years

What is ... (B) 6 months
400
What should you do when securing the base of a ladder?

(A) Tie the rope to the bottom rung of the ladder
(B) Tie the rope to both side rails
(C) Move the ladder closer to the wall for more leverage

What is ... (B) Tie the rope to both side rails
500
As a general rule, how often should you check your mirrors?

(A) Every 3 seconds
(B) Whenever your peripheral vision detects a change in activity
(C) Every 5 to 8 seconds
(D) At least every 30 seconds

What is ... (C) Every 5 to 8 seconds
500
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means?

(A) You should treat the signal like a stop sign
(B) Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
(C) Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection

What is ... (B) Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
500
Reduce heat illness by doing all of the following EXCEPT:

(A) Making workers aware of the risk factors that play a role in heat illness
(B) Keeping workers out of air conditioning, which can ruin acclimatization
(C) Encouraging workers to stay hydrated by keeping drink coolers, cups, and accessories nearby
(D) Providing heat relief clothing and accessories like cooling vests

What is ... (B) Keeping workers out of air conditioning, which can ruin acclimatization.
500
When should sunscreen be applied?

(A) Right before you go outside
(B) After you get your beach towel laid out and find a considerate person to do the honors
(C) 30 minutes before you go outside
(D) An hour after you've been out, depending on your skin type

What is ... (C) 30 minutes before you go outside
500
If your ladder is supported by a point 24 feet above the ground, and you are using the four feet to one foot rule, how far from the wall should you pull out the base?

(A) one foot
(B) four feet
(C) six feet

What is ... (C) six feet
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