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Fatigued
Night Driving
Winter Driving
Hours of Service
100
A tired driver is an _____________ driver.
What is unsafe.
100
True or False It is easier and safer to driver at night.
What is false. We do not see as well at night as we do during the day. At night, hazards are more difficult to see and may not be recognized as quickly as during daylight hours.
100
You should always wear your _________ _________ every time you get into a vehicle.
What is seat belt.
100
Anyone operating a vehicle meeting the broad definition of a commercial vehicle is covered by the ____________ of _____________ regulations under FMCSA.
What is hours of service.
200
______________ is a generic term used to describe anything from being sleepy to exhausted.
What is fatigue.
200
More than a stare, the _____________ of oncoming headlights can temporarily blind a driver.
What is glare.
200
True or False You should always keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line free-up.
What is true.
200
Bonus question----- Can an appliance be installed in a bedroom or bathroom if the air for combustion is only taken from that room?
What is NO --- NFPA 54 states that appliances shall not be installed so their combustion, ventilation, and dilution air are obtained only from a bedroom or bathroom.
300
In general, what is the number of uninterrupted sleep hours needed for adults?
What is seven to eight.
300
If you are using high beam headlights, dim them within ______ feet of an oncoming vehicle.
What is 500.
300
This is where you can find information about local area weather conditions.
What is (answers vary) radio/tv, favorite personality, newspaper, internet. Weather reports should always be watched prior to driving...especially in isolated areas.
300
What is the work cycle and driving limits in a 24 hour period?
What is 14 and 11...
400
Bonus points awarded by number of right answers. There are several signals that indicate you are fatigued and risk falling asleep. List some common signs of fatigue.
What is yawning, drowsiness, lack of alertness, poor memory recall, head drooping, trouble focusing eyes, fighting to keep your eyes open, dozing off for a few seconds at a time, stiff neck or sore muscles, making bad driving decisions, intermittent/erratic braking, following too closely, lane deviations.
400
Bonus points awarded for each answer. What is out there on Louisiana roads that we need to pay special attention to at night?
What is roads that are lined by woods or tall grass, animals..., skinny roads, rickety bridges...(many answers are acceptable)
400
The normal dry pavement following distance of two to three seconds should be increased to this amount when driving in adverse weather.
What is eight to ten seconds. The increased margin of safety in front will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
400
What is the best you for you to "calculate" your driving time?
What is ... there is no "calculating"!!! You simply need to look at your start and stop times.
500
What are the best ways to fight fatigue?
What is getting 8 hrs. sleep, establish a set schedule, avoid driving during down time, eat/exercise properly and take a nap when needed.
500
Bonus Points awarded for each correct answer. What are some signs of an impaired driver?
What is erratic/impaired driving. Weaving from lane to lane, stopping without reason, speeding. Please be aware of other road users!!!
500
What are some best practices to take when facing a hill in icy/snowy conditions?
What is don't power up hills! Applying extra gas on ice/snow covered roads just starts your wheels spinning. Try to get a little extra inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top.
500
Drivers cannot drive after reaching ____ hours of "on-duty time" in the last 7 days or ____ hours in the last 8 days.
What is 60 and 70 hours.