If you have employees who drive, even occasionally, as part of their jobs, it’s important to provide training in motor vehicle safety. Here’s a quick quiz you can administer and discuss with employees to drive home some key road safety points. (The answer key follows the quiz.)
- The most common cause of work-related deaths is:
a) Motor vehicle accidents
b) Falls from heights
c) Chemical exposure - Serious accidents are more likely when you don’t use a seatbelt, drive at night, or:
a) Drive within the speed limit
b) Play music in the car
c) Drink and drive - If you see a stopped school bus, you should:
a) Go, if there are no children visible
b) Stop
c) Stop if bus driver tells you to - In daytime driving, the safe distance between two vehicles is:
a) One second
b) Two minutes
c) Two seconds - The safe distance between two vehicles at night is:
a) Two seconds
b) Four seconds
c) Four minutes - When you come to a stop sign, you should:
a) Stop
b) Slow
c) Slow or stop, depending on traffic - You shouldn’t drive if you’ve been drinking or taking medication.
a) True
b) False - In heavy traffic, you have to be alert to other drivers who may:
a) Honk
b) Stay two seconds behind you
c) Stop suddenly - Part of good car maintenance is to regularly check:
a) Tire pressure
b) Mileage
c) Weight of load - A vehicle emergency kit might include:
a) A list of motels
b) Flashlight and safety flares
c) Dried food
Answer key: 1. a.; 2. c.; 3. b.; 4. c.; 5. b.; 6. a.; 7. a.; 8. c.; 9. a.; 10. b.
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