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Driver Training Test
Test to be completed prior to attending practical driver training. Results will be taken up with Trainer as the 1st part of the practical driver training session.

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1. How fast should I drive a vehicle?
a) As fast as possible because time is money
b) As fast as the posted speed limit
c) At a speed that is safe for the current driving conditions and does not exceed the posted speed limit
d) None of the above
   
2. I have a flat rear driver tire that I can fix myself. What should I do?
a) Who cares, turn the radio up and keep going
b) Change the tire, using the owner’s manual as a reference
c) I heard you can drive on these new type of tires for at least 100km
d) Both a & c
   
3. What paperwork do I need to have on me or in the vehicle?
a) my valid drivers license for the type of vehicle I am operating
b) a vehicle binder
c) a vehicle log book
d) a vehicle ownership
e) a vehicle lease agreement (Rental Units)
f) an insurance certificate
g) a valid license sticker
h) a valid safety sticker
i) all of the above
   
4. What should I do prior to operating my vehicle every day?
a) Circle Check
b) Get in and go because time is money
c) Fill-up my coffee mug so I don’t fall asleep
d) Fill out my log book
e) Both a & d
   
5. If I feel sleepy when operating a vehicle what should I do?
a) Pull over in a safe place and take a nap
b) Keep going it will pass
c) Open the window & keep going
d) Let someone else drive regardless of their experience or license
   
6. I should always get out of my vehicle and look behind me prior to backing-up.
True
False
   
7. One of the other crew bosses drives too fast. What should I do?
a) Do nothing, it’s their problem not mine
b) Tell the planters, they should bring it up with the supervisor
c) Bring it to the attention of the client
d) Talk to the crew boss and if there is no change talk to the supervisor
   
8. What is the most important thing to remember when operating a vehicle?
a) Passenger Safety
b) Efficient use of time
c) Keeping it clean
   
9. The transmission is not working on a rental truck with 25,000 km. What do I do?
a) Have the truck towed into town & keep the receipt (copy to your supervisor)
b) Get a dealer to do the repair under warranty
c) Take the truck to any shop & have the repair done ASAP without question
d) Make sure you keep all the original receipts and give them to your supervisor/office
e) a, b & d
   
10. What is the process for firing someone for unsafe driving?
a) one verbal, one written, then you are dismissed
b) one verbal, then you are dismissed
c) one written, then you are dismissed
d) two verbal, then you are dismissed
   
11. How can you address the problem of a Supervisor driving unsafely?
a) The Safety Officer can give the Supervisor a verbal warning
b) The Safety Officer can talk to the Garth Hadley about the problem
c) Any of the management or planters can talk to the Garth Hadley about the problem
d) All of the above
   
12. Whose responsibility is it to ensure safe driving in all our operations?
a) The Safety Officer’s
b) The Supervisor’s
c) The Planter’s
d) Everyone’s
   
13. What is the company policy on drinking and driving?
a) What Garth doesn’t know, doesn’t hurt him
b) Zero Tolerance. Instant termination.
c) One warning, then you are fired
d) Two warnings, then you are fired
   
14. Which of the following road conditions may force you to adapt your driving speed?
a) Fog, Dust, Rain
b) Loose Gravel, Washboard, Sand, Clay
c) Logging Trucks, Graders, Machinery working at the side of the road
d) Waterbars
e) All of the Above
   
15. How often should you do a vehicle check?
a) once a week
b) three times a day
c) once a contract
d) every day as a minimum
   
16. While driving on logging roads, when should you use your headlights?
a) only at night
b) during the day
c) always, because it is the best way to see and be seen
d) at dusk and dawn
   
17. What is the proper procedure for passing heavy equipment that is working at road side?
a) Come to a stop 35 meters back from the machine; get the attention of the operator (by radio if possible); pass when the operator signals you.
b) Slow down, honk the horn and pass with care.
c) Speed up; flash your lights and pass.
d) Come to a stop 35 meters back from the machine, honk your horn; pass the machine.
   
18. How should the vehicles be parked in camp?
a) Parallel to the shitters
b) Close to your tent
c) In front of the cook trailer
d) Backed-in and in a line so that mobilizing vehicles can be done safely and efficiently
   
19. You are driving a full van home from the block. You round the corner and suddenly a family of rabbits jumps out onto the road in front of you. How should you react?
a) Slam on the breaks
b) Swerve hard to the right
c) Swerve hard to the left and slam on the brakes
d) Don’t overreact; Run the rabbits down if it is not safe to brake quickly
   
20. You are driving to the block with a full van. Suddenly a cow emerges from the ditch and stands in your lane. How should you react?
a) Slam on the brakes and assume the crash position.
b) Slow down and steer around the animal if you can do so safely.
c) Slow down and steer at the animal to scare it away.
d) Honk your horn and flash the lights while swerving around the animal.
   
21. You should always have a guide person help you back-up a bus or large truck.
True
False
   
22. How should you react if suddenly you feel the vehicle sinking and being pulled off the road?
a) Jerk the steering wheel in the opposite direction
b) Take your foot off the gas and gently steer in the opposite direction
c) Apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction
d) Apply the emergency brakes
   
23. When is the wearing of seatbelts required by all Coast Range employees?
a) It is optional
b) Whenever the vehicle moves
c) Only on public roads
d) On the way to town
   
24. What is the 1st thing to do when you arrive at a wet hole in the road?
a) Don’t worry, give it a bit extra gas
b) Get out and walk over the wet hole to assess how deep it is
c) Go very slowly into the wet hole
d) Go back to camp
   
25. Once the load is tied down tight with chains and or rope it won’t move.
True
False
   
26. Who must pay the $400 fine for not filling out your drivers log?
a) Coast Range
b) Your supervisor
c) The planters
d) YOU!
   
27. If you are involved in an incident while driving a Coast Range vehicle that results in damage what are the ramifications?
a) Depending on if you are at fault, you will be docked pay off your vehicle bonus.
b) Your supervisor’s vehicle bonus may be affected.
c) If you have acted irresponsible, your driving privileges may be revoked.
d) All of the above.
   
28. What is the best way to avoid driving tired while working in the bush?
a) Organize your day as efficiently as possible so that you do not have to work any longer than necessary.
b) Drink a lot of coffee.
c) Risk it, drive while tired.
d) Pretend you are fine, and keep the fact that you are tired to yourself.
   
29. If you feel uncomfortable in any situation while driving what should you do?
a) Don’t say anything to anyone, keep all your fears bottled up inside until your fears become a reality.
b) If your contract has an extra driver available, ask him or her if he/she is capable of driving for you.
c) Tell your supervisor your current situation and discuss what the most realistic and safe options are.
d) Both b and c.
   
30. If you are asked to haul a trailer or a cook shack for the first time, what should you do?
a) Without asking anyone with greater experience, jump behind the wheel, turn your cap backwards, back it up, jack knife it, destroy the side and bumper of your truck, and blame it on someone else for not showing you how to do it.
b) Tell your supervisor that you have never done it before, ask for help and instruction from a more experienced driver, and learn how to haul and back up a trailer before driving it anywhere.
   
31. At the end of every day what should you do with the keys to your vehicle and why?
a) Leave the keys in the ignition over night, since you will be using them again tomorrow any way.
b) Put the keys in your pocket and take them back to your tent for safekeeping.
c) Take the keys and put them in a designated and secure location for safekeeping and pick them up in the morning.
   
32. Why is it necessary to keep your vehicle clean at all times?
a) Because it is the sole agenda of Garth Hadley, and your supervisor to give you more work than you can possibly handle.
b) A clean vehicle will reduce the risk of obstructing a driver’s vision, and physical operation of the vehicle.
c) It portrays a professional attitude to the client, and shows planters that if the driver respects the vehicle then maybe they should.
d) Both b & c
   
33. What is the most effective way to keep your crew’s vehicle clean at all times?
a) Try and clean the vehicle all by yourself at the end of each day even if it takes you 1 hour.
b) Pick one poor soul to do it every day for you.
c) Lead by example and set up an effective system with your planters that encourages everyone to keep the vehicle clean.
d) Cleaning the inside on day off should be sufficient; after all, treeplanters are generally quite neat and tidy.
   
34. Why is it necessary if you are having vehicle problems to get it fixed as soon as possible?
a) The longer that you leave the problem it will get increasingly worse.
b) It is the safest thing to do.
c) Sometimes it is difficult for your supervisor to stay on top of a vehicle problem so it is up to you to address it until it is fixed. Therefore you must be the one informing your supervisor of the problem and ensuring that it gets service on the day off or sooner if required.
d) All of the above.
   
35. Why is it important to pay attention to personal vehicles during a convoy?
a) The personal vehicle does not have a radio.
b) Likely the driver is not as experienced a Coast Range driver on a bush road.
c) The personal vehicle is not made for the bush therefore will not handle the road as well.
d) All of the above.

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