1. How can I be a safe driver while operating my vehicle?
Being a safe driver means being aware of your surroundings. while operating
your vehicle, always refer to foundation of safe driving, REPS. Right Ans - 1.
Recognize hazards- scan and communicate
2. Eliminate distractions- keep your focus and see it all
3. Plan ahead- expect the unexpected
4. Seek space- eyes on path, know your limits
10 point commentary Right Ans - 1. starting up at intersection - look left,
right, and left
2. When stopped in traffic- when stopped in traffic, a car length of space is
required from the vehicle ahead. this will allow enough space to pull your car
around the vehicle ahead if it should stall and will give you an instant cushion
if it should make a turn.
3. Count 1-2-3 after vehicle ahead has started to move- this step is to be
followed when stopped at an intersection behind another vehicle
4. 4-6 seconds following time for speeds under 30 mph 6-8 seconds for
speeds over 30 mph- this is to keep you from getting a fixation on the car
ahead and to allow time to obtain and hold the proper eye-lead time.
5. 8-15 seconds eyes-lead time- this is the best way to keep your eyes ahead
of your wheels and is the depth at which your eyes should be focused most of
the time
6. Scan steering wheels- look and see whether or not cars at the curb are
occupied. this is the only time they are a threat. if they are occupied the driver
is probably about to exit from the car or pull out from the curb
, 7. Stale green lights- the point of decision is an imaginary line that you set up
between your vehicle and the crosswalk when you are approaching an
intersection with a stale green light. since you are not sure of the light, you
must be sure of the point behind which you will stop if the light should start to
change. this helps you get the big picture.
8. Eyes contact- when you must depend on anyone along the edge of your
driving path to stay put until you are past the danger point, it is imperative
that you get their attention. the horn and lights are your communication tools
where you do not have eye contact. only when you have eye contact can you
expect the other person to act in a reasonably predictable manner to avoid a
dangerous situation
9. When pulling fro
When do i use the mentor application and how can i have a safe driving score
(FICO)?
All drivers, departments of transportation(DOT) and non-DOT delivery
associates, must use the mentor application. mentor measures your safe
driving habits. it is mandatory to keep the application running throughout
your entire shift. Right Ans - specifically, mentor measure the following:
1. acceleration is <9MPH/second (0-30MPH count to 3)
2. braking: hard braking is more than 9 MPH/ second (30-0MPH count to 3)
3. cornering: do not take turns >20MPH
4. distractions: do NOT log in on your personal phone while operating the
vehicle
5. speeding: going above the posted speed limit
The safest tip for maintaining a good mentor score is to never touch your
device while driving, wear your seat belt, and always drive at the posted
speed limit. if you drive at the speed limit, it greatly reduces the chances of
harsh cornering, hard braking, and quick acceleration.
how do i safely drive into my site at the start of my shift?
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