1-800-GOT-JUNK? Driver Safety Policy Written Test

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Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts: Over 37,000 people die in car crashes each year. Every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. Nearly 8,000 people are killed in crashes involving drivers between the ages of 16 and 20. Over 1,600 children under the age of 15 die in car accidents each year. A 52% increase in these accidents has been noted. 74% of all fatal passenger vehicle cases include a large truck. Tire defects account for around 30% (the most common cause) of all truck-related accidents. Most of these accidents occur during the day - Thursday between noon and 68% of all truck fatalities are passenger occupants A fully loaded commercial truck driving at 65 miles per hour will need about 600 feet to stop.

By signing this I hereby commit to ALWAYS WEARING MY SEAT BELT, NEVER USING A CELL PHONE IN HAND WHILE DRIVING, NEVER SPEEDING, I SHALL NOTIFY MANAGEMENT IF MY DRIVER’S LICENSE SHOULD EVER BECOME SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, WILL NEVER LEAVE THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD ONE HAPPEN, ALWAYS BE A COURTEOUS DRIVER, NEVER USE DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WHILE OPERATING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE AND ALWAYS ABIDE BY STATE AND FEDERAL DRIVING LAWS

1. A Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) pre-trip inspection should be completed:

At least once per week If any problems were noticed while driving the vehicle Before operating the vehicle

2. While driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) it is okay to use your cell phone when:

Your boss calls You want to send a text message Only if operating a mobile device hands free otherwise it is illegal

3. Who is responsible to make certain that everyone in the vehicle is wearing their Seatbelt?

The Driver The Passenger The Manager All the Above

4. During the pre-trip inspection defects were found. Which defect (s) should be corrected before you drive the vehicle?

Light malfunctions / broken lenses Flat tire No fire extinguisher All the above

5. If it is raining a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck can hydroplane and lose control if driving over 45 mph.

True False

6. It is illegal for a commercial motor vehicle (cmv) driver to have their cell phone in their hand while driving (devices must be hands free).

True False

7. A car driving at 65 miles per hour will need about 300 feet to stop. A loaded commercial motor vehicle driving at 65 miles per hour will need about 600 feet to stop.

True False

8. Before driving, who is responsible for ensuring all items are secure and covered by a tarp?

Warehouse Manager Operations Manager Driver

9. You are permitted to use your cell phone in hand while driving if a customer calls.

True False

10. If your Motor Vehicle Record shows you have a suspended license it is okay to keep driving a company vehicle.

True False

11. While driving, always be alert and not distracted.

True False

12. While driving a minimum distance of 6 seconds should be maintained between vehicles.

True False

13. It is okay to leave the scene of an accident as long as my operations manager knows.

True False

14. It is okay to smoke marijuana in a commercial motor vehicle if I have a medical card.

True False

15. You should always stop and look both ways before crossing railroad tracks.

True False

16. Unplugging or tampering with a safety camera is grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination.

True False

17. If involved in a Commercial Motor Vehicle accident it is required to immediately complete a drug test.

True False

18. Getting a speeding ticket in your personal vehicle doesn’t impact company insurance rates.

True False

19. You should leave more distance between vehicles if it is raining or snowing.

True False

20. When is it acceptable to go above the posted speed limit?

When we are in jeopardy of arriving to jobsite late When keeping up with traffic When the vehicle is traveling downhill Never

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