Things Not To Do at a Truck Stop: Truck Stop Hazards: What Not To Do

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If you are involved in a minor accident at a truck stop, what should you avoid doing to keep the area safe?

Setting out reflective triangles

Turning on your flashers

Blocking the accident scene with your vehicle

Moving your vehicle to the side if possible

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When unloading cargo at a truck stop using a forklift, what should you avoid to prevent injury or equipment failure?

Using a trained spotter during unloading

Following site-specific safety procedures

Checking the trailer's condition before unloading

Assuming the trailer can support the forklift without inspection

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When unloading cargo at a truck stop, what should you avoid to prevent being struck by moving equipment?

Staying visible to equipment operators

Using a spotter when maneuvering equipment

Standing in blind spots or behind moving vehicles

Wearing high-visibility clothing

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While parked at a truck stop, you decide to check your tires. What should you avoid to prevent a fire hazard?

Checking tires and wheels for heat

Ignoring signs of heat or hot tires

Inspecting the truck body for signs of heat

Performing regular en route inspections

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While unloading your truck at a truck stop using powered equipment, what should you avoid to maintain safety?

Following host employer's safety requirements

Operating equipment without proper site-specific training

Using equipment you are trained on

Completing required forklift training

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You notice a fire starting near your truck at a truck stop. What should you avoid to prevent making the situation worse?

Pulling into a service station with the fire

Notifying emergency services

Parking in an open area away from buildings

Keeping the fire from spreading

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When entering or exiting your truck at a truck stop, especially in winter, what should you avoid to reduce your risk of slipping and falling?

Checking steps for debris

Wearing clean, dry footwear

Stepping onto muddy or icy steps without cleaning them

Maintaining three points of contact

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If you are planning to exercise at a truck stop, what should you avoid to reduce your risk of injury?

Exercising during daylight hours

Wearing visible clothing when walking

Choosing well-lit, designated walking areas

Walking in high-traffic parking areas without well-lit paths

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You are about to back your truck out of a parking spot at a busy truck stop. What should you avoid to reduce the risk of hitting someone?

Backing up without checking blind spots or using a spotter

Ensuring backup alarms are working

Sounding the horn before moving

Using mirrors to check surroundings

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If you are fueling your truck at a truck stop, what should you avoid to reduce the risk of fire?

Following correct fueling procedures

Smoking or using open flames near the fueling area

Turning off the engine during fueling

Inspecting fuel connections for leaks

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