August Safety Quiz

1. What is the primary purpose of completing a pre-trip inspection?

A. To identify safety defects before operating the vehicle B. To check the fuel level C. To make sure the vehicle is clean D. To verify the driver's route

2. During a pre-trip inspection, you discover a tire with significant damage or a serious safety concern. What should you do?

A. Continue driving if the tire still has air in it B. Ignore it if the vehicle is only traveling a short distance C. Report the defect and have it addressed before operating the vehicle D. Drive slowly and report it later

3. During your pre-trip inspection, you discover that one of the vehicle's brake lights is burned out. What should you do?

A. Continue driving because the other brake light works B. Report the defect and have the brake light repaired before operating the vehicle C. Use your turn signal instead of the brake light D. Ignore it if you are only driving during daylight hours

4. Why is it important to check that all vehicle lights are working?

A. They improve fuel mileage B. They make the vehicle easier to clean C. They help the navigation system work D. They help the vehicle be seen and communicate with other drivers

5. During your pre-trip inspection, you notice that the fire extinguisher gauge is in the red. What should you do?

A. Shake the extinguisher and continue driving B. Report the issue and have the fire extinguisher replaced before operating the vehicle C. Continue driving because the fire extinguisher is still in the vehicle D. Ignore it as long as there are no visible signs of damage

6. What is the purpose of a post-trip inspection?

A. To determine the driver's preferred speed B. To replace the next day's pre-trip inspection C. To identify defects or problems that developed during the trip D. To check the driver's route

7. During a post-trip inspection, you notice that one of the vehicle's side mirrors has been damaged during the trip. What should you do?

A. Report the damage so it can be properly evaluated and repaired B. Ignore it if you can still see out of the mirror C. Wait until the next scheduled inspection to report it D. Adjust the mirror and continue using it without reporting it

8. What best describes a proper pre-trip inspection?

A. A quick walk-around without checking anything B. Checking the vehicle only when it looks dirty C. Checking only the driver's area D. A thorough inspection of important vehicle safety components

9. You discover a loose or damaged component that could affect safe operation. What should you do?

A. Continue driving and report it later B. Report it and follow the company's corrective-action procedure C. Ignore it unless another driver notices it D. Cover it up so it is not noticeable

10. What is the best approach to pre-trip and post-trip inspections?

A. Complete them as quickly as possible B. Treat them as paperwork only C. Take them seriously and report every safety concern D. Only inspect the vehicle when a problem is obvious

11. What makes getting home so special to you?

August 2026 Safety Quiz