Van Certification Quiz

15-Passenger Van Quiz

Completing this quiz with a minimum passing score of 80% fulfills the training requirement for the 15-Passenger Van Quiz training course at George Fox University.

If you have any questions please contact safety coordinator at 503-554-2027.


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*1. Who is responsible for a safe trip in a university passenger van?
The Athletic Department Head
GFU faculty and staff, but not students
The driver
Everyone but the driver
*2. Compared to a car, a large passenger van is much harder to drive than a car because it:
Weighs over twice as much when fully loaded
Has a much higher center of gravity and will roll over much easier
Has a longer stopping distance
All the above
*3. Drivers of 15-passenger vans should avoid:
Making sudden lane changes
Taking frequent rest breaks
Wearing a seat belt
Loading the van from front to back
*4. Vans respond differently from regular passenger vehicles because they:
Do not accelerate as swiftly
Do not stop as quickly
May swerve if stopped rapidly
All of the above
*5. True or False? To be courteous to other drivers and maintain the 3 second following rule, you may need to stay in the right hand lane and travel at a slightly slower speed than the general flow of traffic.
True
False
*6. The two factors that are most likely to cause a rollover are:
Driver inexperience and curvy roads
Driver inexperience and cargo on the roof
Cargo on the roof and high occupancy loading
Speed and high occupancy loading
*7. Drivers should use ________ when backing a 15 passenger van.
Extreme caution
A spotter
Side and rearview mirrors
All the above
*8. True or False? If your side view mirrors are adjusted correctly, you should be able to see only the edge of the van and a small bit of the horizon will be visible at the top of your mirror.
True
False
*9. The driver of a large passenger van is responsible for:
Making sure all passengers are wearing seatbelts
Refilling the gas tank
Staying within posted speed limits
Assuring that no more than 11 passengers ride in the van at a time
All of the above
*10. Drivers may use a cellular phone:
If driving less than 35 mph
Only during an emergency
Never when driving
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