Behind the wheel
Distracted driving accounts for what percentage of crashes? A. 9% B. 20% C. 47% D. 62%
A. 9% of crashes are a result of distracted driving.
What causes the most roadside injuries on a job site? a. Getting stuck by a vehicle b. Getting hit by stray gun fire c. Getting struck by lightning d. Getting hit by someone from the public
Largest percentage of roadside injuries are caused by getting struck by a vehicle.
Who may operate a forklift? a. Anyone, how hard could it be? b. Only certified forklift operators
B. Only certified forklift operators.
What must be worn at all times when working on the side of or in the road? a. hard hat b. gloves c. safety vest d. blinking lights
c. A safety vest is required when working roadside.
What is the leading cause of distracted driving? a. Use your cell phone b. Yelling obscenities and throwing the bird at other drivers c. Stuffing your face with chocolate d. Break check the guy tailgating you
A. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration using a cell phone is the leading cause of distracted driving.
How often do you need a new hard hat? a. When your current hat becomes damaged. b. annually c. every 5 years. d. whenever I want to switch it up/
a. Hard hats should be replaced when they become cracked or dented.
What should be placed behind work vehicles parked impeding traffic. a. honk for Jesus sign. b. traffic cones. c. Wacky waving inflatable are flailing tube man. d. flares because we like fire.
B. Traffic Cones
About how many roadside injuries were there to pedestrians in 2022? a. >15000 b. >35000 c. >45000 d. >65000
In 2022, there were 67,336 injuries to pedestrians in roadside accidents.
How long are Safety Committee records saved? a. 1 year b. 6 month c. 3 years d. 5 years
All safety committee records will be maintained for not less than three calendar years.
What vehicles require a fire extinguisher on board? a. commercial vehicles b. all closed air vehicles. c. all open air vehicles. d. all vehicles.
D. All vehicles should have a fire extinguisher on board.
How many miles of roadway are there in the US? a. 4 Trillion b. 4 Billion c. 4 Million d. 4
The US has 4.16 million miles of road, 68% of which is paved.
How many years does the District save incident records? a.1 b.3 c.5 d.7
c. The District will control and maintain all employee accident and injury records. Records are maintained for a minimum of five (5) years following the end of the year to which they relate.
What percentage of roadway fatalities are pedestrians? a. 5 b. 9 c. 17 d. 26
Pedestrians make up 1 in 6 or 17% of roadway fatalities.
How often should vehicle fire extinguishers be checked? a. we have vehicle fire extinguishers??? b. monthly c. annually d. we definitely don't have fire extinguishers in the vehicles.
B. Monthly like all indoor fire extinguishers.