15 Passenger Van Training Exam

The quiz on the following pages provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge and retention of the material contained in this training program.

Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a passenger van? * Required

A) It has a high center of gravity

B) It can make tight turns

C) The driver’s seat is between both axles

D) It can accelerate and brake quickly

Question #2
All of the following are characteristics of a passenger van EXCEPT: * Required

A) The driver’s seat is above the front axle

B) It has a high center of gravity

C) It can make tight turns

D) It takes longer to accelerate and brake than a car does

Question #3
Which of the following is a good way to help minimize rollover risk? * Required

A) Slam on the brakes if the van starts to skid

B) Turn as slowly and smoothly as possible

C) Load the vehicle down with more weight

D) Inflate your tires by 10% more than normal

Question #4
When you load more cargo or passengers into a van, what happens to its center of gravity? * Required

A) It shifts up and forward

B) It shifts down and forward

C) It shifts up and back

D) It shifts down and back

E) It stays in the same area

Question #5
If you don’t have enough passengers to entirely fill the van, where should passengers be seated? * Required

A) As far back as possible

B) On the opposite side from the driver

C) In front of the rear axle

D) Dispersed evenly in the front and back

E) None of the above

Question #6
Which of the following statements is true about passenger loading? * Required

A) Passengers should ride as far back in the vehicle as possible

B) Your vehicle should only have as many passengers as it has seat belts

C) Only the driver and front seat passenger should wear seat belts

D) All of the above

E) None of the above

Question #7
If you’re driving in wet weather or poor road conditions, you should leave at least _______ seconds between you and the next vehicle * Required

A) Three

B) Four

C) Six

D) Eight

Question #8
All of the following are safe practices when operating a passenger vehicle in traffic EXCEPT: * Required

A) Drive in the right lane unless you have to pass or turn

B) Stay at least four seconds behind traffic in good weather conditions

C) Turn on your turn signal as soon as you start moving into the next lane

D) Try to avoid traffic on all sides of your vehicle

Question #9
Which of the following is a recommended practice when parking or backing your vehicle? * Required

A) Pull through spaces to park when possible

B) Park away from other vehicles or structures

C) If you can’t avoid backing, you should back into a space when you arrive

D) All of the above

E) None of the above

Question #10
If you must back your vehicle, you should get help from: * Required

A) A trained spotter

B) Six random van passengers

C) Other vehicles around you

D) None of the above