St. Thomas UMC Van Test

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Thank you for taking the time to review the safety procedures for driving the church van. Your willingness to do this is an asset to the church and to those who will be your passengers. Below are the review questions.

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Quiz Questions

1. Drivers of large passenger vans have been held criminally and financially responsible due to their negligence. *

1 point

True

False

2. The number one negative impact of a 15-passenger van design versus a car design is the increased tendency of the van to tip and rollover under certain conditions. *

1 point

True

False

3. A vehicle inspection should be conducted each time the van is driven. *

1 point

True

False

4. Which of the following would not be part of the outside inspection of the vehicle: *

1 point

a. vehicle body condition – bumpers, fenders, trim

b. battery connections, oil level

c. muffler tailpipe secure

d. radio antenna straight

e. correct tire pressure

f. fluid leaks on ground under vehicle

5. The correct tire pressure for the van can be found on the door plate of the driver-side door. *

1 point

True

False

6. To be considered safe, tire tread depth should be greater than 1/8”. *

1 point

True

False

7. Which would not be part of the inside inspection of the vehicle: *

1 point

a. proper steering wheel adjustment

b. nothing on engine cover or rolling around on floor

c. driver’s drink full

d. all seats locked in

e. seat belts all functional

8. When loading passengers into the van, load from the rear to the front. *

1 point

True

False

9. Having more weight toward the front of the van improves van’s handling characteristics. *

1 point

True

False

10. Seat belt use is mandatory when riding in any vehicle owned by St. Thomas UMC. *

1 point

True

False

11. Because of its height, a van has a higher center of gravity than a car which increases the possibility of rollover under certain conditions. *

1 point

True

False

12. Because of its size – length, width, weight – a 15-passenger van will take longer to accelerate but will still have a similar braking distance to a car. *

1 point

True

False

13. Which is not necessary to use side mirrors properly:

1 point

a. adjust to see just a sliver of the van in the mirrors

b. honk the horn to let cars know you are coming

c. look over your shoulder before making a move to another lane

d. lean forward to get a better view in the mirrors

Clear selection

14. The safe distance between a 15-passenger van and the car in front is the same as that between two regular sized vehicles. *

1 point

True

False

15. Perception Distance is the distance traveled between the time the driver notices a problem and the time taken to decide to brake. *

1 point

True

False

16. Reaction Distance is the distance traveled between the time the driver decides to brake and the moment he actually does brake – moves foot from gas pedal to the brake pedal, for example. *

1 point

True

False

17. Braking Distance is the distance traveled to come to a complete stop after the brakes are applied. *

1 point

True

False

18. Which is not part of the Rules of 4:

1 point

a. maintain a 4 second following distance

b. scan mirrors every 4 seconds

c. keep 4 car lengths behind all vehicles at all times

d. maintain the 4 buffer zones of safety

Clear selection

19. It is better to back a van into a parking space so it is easier to pull straight out when leaving. *

1 point

True

False

20. If the van hydroplanes, what three things should be done to maintain safety:

1 point

a. take your food off the gas pedal

b. slam on the brakes when you feel the van slip

c. make no sudden stops

d. make no quick turns of the steering wheel

21. To avoid driver fatigue, it is a good idea to share the driving with another qualified driver. *

1 point

True

False

22. If the wheels go off the road, it is best to quickly jerk the steering wheel to get back on the road again. *

1 point

True

False

23. Overcorrection during a panic maneuver can lead to rollover due to the higher center of gravity of a 15-passenger van. *

1 point

True

False

24. The video referred to how many buffer zones of safety:

1 point

a. 3

b. 5

c. 4

d. 2

Clear selection

25. When driving in severe weather, drive slower and allow more distance between vehicles. *

1 point

True

False

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