24.361 Chapter 24 Review

What effect can stress have on your body if it continues for a long period of time?

• It can lower your blood pressure

• It can improve blood clotting

• It can weaken your defenses and lead to disease

• It can cause slowed breathing

Safe work practices to remember when stopping on the side of the road include:

• facing traffic when walking around your vehicle

• Using your blinker when pulling to the side

• avoid soft shoulders

A good way to fight fatigue is by:

• Establishing a regular sleep and walk schedule

• Driving during your "down times"

• Getting three hours of sleep each night

Which of the following are signs of fatigue?

• Making good driving decisions

• Eyes focused

• Feeling alert

• Reduced reaction time

Beneficial physical activities include:

• Strength building activities

• Aerobic activities

• Balance and stretching activities

Back pain is often due to:

• Consistently good posture

• Eating a healthy diet

• Always using proper lifting techniques

• A lifetime of bad habits and poor techniques

Which of the following will help you maintain a healthy diet?

• Look for refried grains when selecting beans, rice, or pasta

• Eat many different fruits and vegetables from your favorite color group daily

• Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors daily

What are some health snack choices you can take on the road with you?

• Unsalted nuts

• Fruit

• Chips

• Pancakes

Upon entry and exit from your vehicle, you should always:

• Maintain two points of contact

• Maintain three points of contact

• Jump from ladders or steps if the distance is eight inches or less

• Keep your back to the ladder or steps

You should never share information about your load, pick up, and delivery schedules, or routing because it helps to ensure your:

• awareness of your surroundings

• personal security

• destination schedule