PR & Vehicle Regulations
True or False: PEP vehicles are constantly observed by the public.
True. The vehicle represents the district. Thus, follow all the rules of the road. Enforce the respect for property.
All drivers must first complete ___________ and ensure that a vehicle is safe to drive prior to leaving school.
Pre-inspection form.
The four-way hazard lights should be actuated in an _______________ __________________.
Emergency breakdown.
True of False: One does not have to sound the horn when backing up while people are outside of the van.
False. Always sound the horn when backing up and people are outside the van.
True of False: When turning at an intersection, one must turn into the nearest lane.
True.
Vehicle drivers are required to have at least ___ hours of in-service training per year.
Two hours
Money or credit cards may be needed for _________, __________, _________.
Tolls, Parking, Fuel.
When an emergency occurs, it is important to reassure the _______________ and be in command of the situation.
Students
A van driver is not allowed to use ___________________ while driving students in the van, unless it is an emergency.
Cell Phone.
The proper hand position for driving a van should be _______________ and _________________.
9 o'clock and 3 o'clock.
True or False: Rooftops signs or any other markings are not required for school transportation vehicles.
False. All school vans or vehicles used to transport students must be labelled in order to transport students.
When parking at a school or restaurant, always try to park to avoid the need to _____________.
Back-up.
While an emergency occurs, it is important to provide a list of passengers to __________ _________________.
Law enforcement.
One example of a good defensive driver is to scan the road ahead _______ seconds.
12 seconds.
When making a left or right turn in the van, one should activate the turn signal _______ feet prior to making the turn.
100 feet.
The rated capacity of the van may be set by the "owner" or "manufacturer" of the vehicle.
Manufacturer.
Front tires should have _______ inch tread, back tires should have _________ inch tread.
4/32 inch, 2/32 inch.
True or False: A fire extinguisher that has been used for 10-15 seconds does not have to be re-charged.
False. Once the extinguisher is used it must be re-set by the proper officials.
The preferred steering technique is called:
-Push pull
-Hand over hand
-Palming the wheel
Hand over hand
When approaching a railroad crossing in a van, the state law "does" or "does not" require a van to fully stop.
Currently, the state law does not require this type of vehicle to come to a complete stop when crossing a railway. Unless there is a train approaching. lol
If you have ____ points in 24 months, you can not drive a school vehicle
Ten. If you have 10 points in 24 months you can not drive a school vehicle.
Post trip procedures include: __________, _______________, ____________________.
Clean out vehicle, fill out paperwork, make sure all passengers are safe or properly supervised.
The BMV Motor Vehicle crash report form must be filed no later than 6 months after the accident involving more than $________ of property damage.
$400.00
The minimum following distance in a vehicle traveling under 40 mph is ______ seconds.
4 seconds
When attempting to pass a slower moving car, the driver must assess the situation and make sure there is enough __________ and ___________ to make the maneuver.
Space and time.