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1. What is the Circle of Safety?
A procedure for securing all tools and equipment before driving. A daily safety meeting held before a shift begins. A 360-degree walk-around inspection of a vehicle before it is moved. The required distance a vehicle must maintain from a work zone.
2. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Circle of Safety inspection?
To ensure the vehicle is safe to operate. To ensure there are no obstacles, hazards, or people in harm's way. To check the vehicle's fluid levels and tire pressure To reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, and property damage.
3. When should the Circle of Safety walk-around be performed?
Only before starting your shift and at the beginning of the workday. Before starting your shift, and before moving your vehicle (at every stop). After breaks or any extended stops only. When a spotter is available.
4. How many traffic cones are required as a minimum according to the Cone Placement Guidelines?
1 2 3 4
5. Where should the minimum required cones be placed around a parked vehicle?
Two at the rear and one at the front. One at each corner of the vehicle. One at the front (passenger side), one at the rear (driver side), and one by a roadside hazard. One at the front (driver side), one at the rear (passenger side), and one by the curb or roadside hazard.
6. According to the guidelines, how far from the vehicle should cones be placed for maximum visibility?
2–3 feet. 4–5 feet. 6–10 feet. 15–20 feet.
7. Which of the following items should you look for while walking fully around your vehicle as part of the inspection?
Obstacles, low-hanging wires, and debris. Pedestrians, animals, and uneven ground. Leaks, equipment, or children under and around the vehicle. All of the above.
8. What is a key reminder for employees when outside their vehicle?
Ensure your phone is fully charged. Always wear a high-visibility vest. Keep your vehicle doors locked at all times. Keep your hazard lights turned off in residential areas.
9. What safety measure should be taken if visibility is limited?
Roll down the windows and proceed slowly. Ask for a spotter. Briefly honk the horn before moving. Turn up the radio to concentrate better.
10. When should hazard lights be used?
Only when raining or snowing heavily. When parked on roadways or curbs. Only during a Circle of Safety walk-around. Only when driving in a high-traffic area.