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15-Passenger Van Safety Quiz
Must be completed by person requesting approval to operate a 15-Passenger Van.
Print and complete quiz and submit to supervisor for approval. Supervisor will approve it and send to Facilities Management.
True or False
_____ 1. No more than 11 people, including the driver, may ride in any 15-Passenger Van owned, leased, rented or operated by MHC.
_____ 2. Passengers should sit in seats that are in front of the rear axle.
_____ 3. Seatbelts are NOT required for every passenger.
_____ 4. Vans are more likely to rollover because the passenger weight raises the vehicle’s center of gravity and causes it to shift rearward.
_____ 5. Vans have larger blind spots than cars.
_____ 6. Vans are heavier than passenger cars and drivers must allow more time and distance when pulling into traffic or attempting to stop.
_____ 7. Drivers should leave three to four car lengths between their van and the rear of the vehicle ahead.
_____ 8. Van speed must be reduced below the speed limit posted for all turns.
_____ 9. Sudden jerky motions should be avoided when steering.
_____ 10. Always load cargo and passengers from the front to the back.
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Signature of Driver Date
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Print Name of Driver Date
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Signature of Supervisor Date
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Facilities Approval Date