Safety Procedures & Practices Flashcards

A passenger in your limousine is showing signs of a medical emergency. What is your first action?

Answer: Pull over safely and call 911 immediately

Pulling over safely and calling 911 is the correct first response to a passenger medical emergency.

When transporting passengers in heavy rain, you should increase your following distance to at least:

Answer: 6 seconds

In heavy rain, a minimum 6-second following distance is recommended to account for reduced visibility and longer stopping distances.

A chauffeur notices a strong smell of gas near the vehicle before departure. The correct action is to:

Answer: Report it to a mechanic and do not operate the vehicle

A gas smell indicates a potential fuel leak, which is a serious safety hazard requiring immediate mechanical inspection before the vehicle is operated.

Under federal law, a chauffeur transporting passengers is required to inspect the vehicle:

Answer: Before every trip

Federal and most state regulations require a pre-trip vehicle inspection before every passenger transport to ensure safety.

When assisting a passenger who uses a wheelchair into a vehicle, you should:

Answer: Ask the passenger how they prefer to be assisted

Always ask passengers with disabilities how they prefer to be assisted to respect their autonomy and avoid injury.

What should a chauffeur do if a passenger refuses to wear a seatbelt?

Answer: Inform the passenger of the legal requirement and politely insist

Chauffeurs should inform passengers of seatbelt laws and politely insist on compliance for their safety and the driver's legal responsibility.

At a railroad crossing, a chauffeur carrying passengers should:

Answer: Stop, look both ways, and proceed only when safe

Stopping and visually checking for trains at railroad crossings is mandatory regardless of whether warning signals are active.