Preventing

Bobtail Rollovers
Quiz and Answer Key
PREVENTING BOBTAIL ROLLOVERS
QUIZ

1. Almost all rollovers are caused by driving too fast for conditions.

True

False

2. In some conditions, it’s possible for a bobtail to roll over when

it is parked.

True

False

3. If your bobtail’s wheels accidentally go off the side of the road, you
should immediately turn your steering wheel back toward the road.

True

False

4. Baffles inside a bobtail’s barrel eliminate sloshing/liquid surge

from occurring.

True

False

5. A bobtail is more prone to roll over than other types of trucks

and cars because of its .
a. Weight

b. High center of gravity

c. Large wheels

d. All of the above

6. Sloshing is most problematic .
a. When you are carrying a partial load

b. When you are carrying a near-empty load

c. When your tires are under-inflated

d. At night

7. To help minimize your risk of a rollover, each day you should:

a. Conduct a thorough inspection of your bobtail before
beginning your deliveries.

b. Pay attention to your vehicle and surroundings, no matter

how often you drive a particular route.

c. Limit or eliminate distractions while driving.

d. All of the above.

8. Distractions that can take your attention away from the road include:
a. Using your cell phone

b. Eating or drinking

c. Checking your schedule to verify your next stop

d. All of the above

PREVENTING BOBTAIL ROLLOVERS
QUIZ ANSWER KEY

1. Almost all rollovers are caused by driving too fast for conditions.

True

False

2. In some conditions, it’s possible for a bobtail to roll over when

it is parked.

True

False

3. If your bobtail’s wheels accidentally go off the side of the road, you
should immediately turn your steering wheel back toward the road.

True

False

4. Baffles inside a bobtail’s barrel eliminate sloshing/liquid surge

from occurring.

True

False

5. A bobtail is more prone to roll over than other types of trucks

and cars because of its .
a. Weight

b. High center of gravity

c. Large wheels

d. All of the above

6. Sloshing is most problematic .
a. When you are carrying a partial load

b. When you are carrying a near-empty load

c. When your tires are under-inflated

d. At night

7. To help minimize your risk of a rollover, each day you should:

a. Conduct a thorough inspection of your bobtail before
beginning your deliveries.

b. Pay attention to your vehicle and surroundings, no matter

how often you drive a particular route.

c. Limit or eliminate distractions while driving.

d. All of the above.

8. Distractions that can take your attention away from the road include:
a. Using your cell phone

b. Eating or drinking

c. Checking your schedule to verify your next stop

d. All of the above

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