Take 5 Challenge – Nsc National Safety Month Quiz

1. I have to load this really heavy box into the truck outside. I should…

Stop whining, pick it up and put it in the truck. I’ve done this a thousand times before; I don’t need any help.

Ask a friend to help me carry the box, or get a dolly to wheel it out to the truck.

Close my eyes and wish the box into the truck.

If you answered A:
Nobody likes a whiner, but knowing your limits isn’t whining. Why not lighten the load with a friend? Or dolly? It takes some of the strain off your body. Remember to lift with your legs bent and keep the load close to your body. Overexertion is the third leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S. Pacing yourself and moving properly can help make you more productive in the end.

If you answered B:
Exactly! Why not lighten the load with a friend? Or dolly? It takes some of the strain off your body. Remember to lift with your legs bent and keep the load close to your body. Overexertion is the third leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S. Pacing yourself and moving properly can help make you more productive in the end.

If you answered C:
Wishing sure can be fun, but it doesn’t accomplish much. Why not lighten the load with a friend? Or dolly? It takes some of the strain off your body. Remember to lift with your legs bent and keep the load close to your body. Overexertion is the third leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S. Pacing yourself and moving properly can help make you more productive in the end.

Explanation

If you answered A:
Nobody likes a whiner, but knowing your limits isn’t whining. Why not lighten the load with a friend? Or dolly? It takes some of the strain off your body. Remember to lift with your legs bent and keep the load close to your body. Overexertion is the third leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S. Pacing yourself and moving properly can help make you more productive in the end.

If you answered B:
Exactly! Why not lighten the load with a friend? Or dolly? It takes some of the strain off your body. Remember to lift with your legs bent and keep the load close to your body. Overexertion is the third leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S. Pacing yourself and moving properly can help make you more productive in the end.

If you answered C:
Wishing sure can be fun, but it doesn’t accomplish much. Why not lighten the load with a friend? Or dolly? It takes some of the strain off your body. Remember to lift with your legs bent and keep the load close to your body. Overexertion is the third leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S. Pacing yourself and moving properly can help make you more productive in the end.

2. Today I’m helping a friend move from Geneva to Batavia. I had better stretch and warm up before we start.

True

False

If you answered A - True:
That’s right! Stretching and warming up before a long day of lifting or strenuous activity will help your body better cope with the strain. It’s also really important to know your limits. Don’t be afraid to slow your pace or take a break if your body needs it. Avoid bending, reaching and twisting while lifting as well. These movements put excessive strain on the smaller muscles of your back. Lift with the large muscle groups – your legs – and with the load close to your body.

If you answered B - False:
It may feel silly at first, but stretching and warming up before a long day of lifting or strenuous activity will help your body better cope with the strain. It’s also really important to know your limits. Don’t be afraid to slow your pace or take a break if your body needs it. Avoid bending, reaching and twisting while lifting as well. These movements put excessive strain on the smaller muscles of your back. Lift with the large muscle groups – your legs – and with the load close to your body.

Explanation

If you answered A - True:
That’s right! Stretching and warming up before a long day of lifting or strenuous activity will help your body better cope with the strain. It’s also really important to know your limits. Don’t be afraid to slow your pace or take a break if your body needs it. Avoid bending, reaching and twisting while lifting as well. These movements put excessive strain on the smaller muscles of your back. Lift with the large muscle groups – your legs – and with the load close to your body.

If you answered B - False:
It may feel silly at first, but stretching and warming up before a long day of lifting or strenuous activity will help your body better cope with the strain. It’s also really important to know your limits. Don’t be afraid to slow your pace or take a break if your body needs it. Avoid bending, reaching and twisting while lifting as well. These movements put excessive strain on the smaller muscles of your back. Lift with the large muscle groups – your legs – and with the load close to your body.

3. Even though the law does not require it, motorcyclists should wear brightly colored clothing and helmets.

True

False

If you answered True:
Yes! Fatal crashes between motorists and motorcycle riders increased 131% from 1998 to 2008. And the most common cause of motorcyclist death is collisions with vehicles in which the driver did not see the motorcyclist. Brightly colored clothing increases the visibility of the rider to other drivers. All drivers should be extra cautious at intersections. Don’t just glance, look.

If you answered False:
Motorcyclists shouldn’t wait for safe practices to become law. Fatal crashes between motorists and motorcycle riders increased 131% from 1998 to 2008. And the most common cause of motorcyclist death is collisions with vehicles in which the driver did not see the motorcyclist. Brightly colored clothing increases the visibility of the rider to other drivers. All drivers should be extra cautious at intersections. Don’t just glance, look.

Explanation

If you answered True:
Yes! Fatal crashes between motorists and motorcycle riders increased 131% from 1998 to 2008. And the most common cause of motorcyclist death is collisions with vehicles in which the driver did not see the motorcyclist. Brightly colored clothing increases the visibility of the rider to other drivers. All drivers should be extra cautious at intersections. Don’t just glance, look.

If you answered False:
Motorcyclists shouldn’t wait for safe practices to become law. Fatal crashes between motorists and motorcycle riders increased 131% from 1998 to 2008. And the most common cause of motorcyclist death is collisions with vehicles in which the driver did not see the motorcyclist. Brightly colored clothing increases the visibility of the rider to other drivers. All drivers should be extra cautious at intersections. Don’t just glance, look.

4. Texting while driving is no worse than changing the radio station while driving.

True

False

If you answered A - True:
Not really. Research shows that drivers who text are 8-23 times more likely to be involved in a collision. Crashes from cell phone use are on the rise. As of January 1, 2010, nineteen states had enacted text messaging bans for all drivers, including Illinois.

If you answered B - False:
Texting is worse! Research shows that drivers who text are 8-23 times more likely to be involved in a collision. Crashes from cell phone use are on the rise. As of January 1, 2010, nineteen states had enacted text messaging bans for all drivers, including Illinois.

Explanation

If you answered A - True:
Not really. Research shows that drivers who text are 8-23 times more likely to be involved in a collision. Crashes from cell phone use are on the rise. As of January 1, 2010, nineteen states had enacted text messaging bans for all drivers, including Illinois.

If you answered B - False:
Texting is worse! Research shows that drivers who text are 8-23 times more likely to be involved in a collision. Crashes from cell phone use are on the rise. As of January 1, 2010, nineteen states had enacted text messaging bans for all drivers, including Illinois.

5. My husband has the same symptoms I had a week ago. I should:

Tell him to take some of the medicine my doctor prescribed to me.

Go refill my prescription and give the medicine to my husband.

Encourage him to visit his own doctor.

If you answered A:
Even though you and your husband may have the same bug, a doctor is the right person to make that determination. Prescription drugs can turn into a dangerous cocktail when ill-used. Unintentional drug overdose is the second leading cause of death in the home (NSC Injury Facts, 2010 Edition). Do not combine or add medications without a doctor or pharmacist’s approval. It can possibly lead to harmful reactions, poisoning, and even death.

Remember:
• Store medications out of the reach of children.
• Use prescription drugs only for their intended use.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure there are no harmful interactions.

If you answered B:
Your doctor may have allowed a refill on your prescription, but that medication is for you, not your husband. A doctor should write a prescription for your husband. Prescription drugs can turn into a dangerous cocktail when ill-used. Unintentional drug overdose is the second leading cause of death in the home (NSC Injury Facts, 2010 Edition). Do not combine or add medications without a doctor or pharmacist’s approval. It can possibly lead to harmful reactions, poisoning, and even death.

Remember:
• Store medications out of the reach of children.
• Use prescription drugs only for their intended use.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure there are no harmful interactions.

If you answered C:
That’s right! If needed, a doctor will write a prescription for your husband. Prescription drugs can turn into a dangerous cocktail when ill-used. Unintentional drug overdose is the second leading cause of death in the home (NSC Injury Facts, 2010 Edition). Do not combine or add medications without a doctor or pharmacist’s approval. It can possibly lead to harmful reactions, poisoning, and even death.

Remember:
• Store medications out of the reach of children.
• Use prescription drugs only for their intended use.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure there are no harmful interactions.

Explanation

If you answered A:
Even though you and your husband may have the same bug, a doctor is the right person to make that determination. Prescription drugs can turn into a dangerous cocktail when ill-used. Unintentional drug overdose is the second leading cause of death in the home (NSC Injury Facts, 2010 Edition). Do not combine or add medications without a doctor or pharmacist’s approval. It can possibly lead to harmful reactions, poisoning, and even death.

Remember:
• Store medications out of the reach of children.
• Use prescription drugs only for their intended use.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure there are no harmful interactions.

If you answered B:
Your doctor may have allowed a refill on your prescription, but that medication is for you, not your husband. A doctor should write a prescription for your husband. Prescription drugs can turn into a dangerous cocktail when ill-used. Unintentional drug overdose is the second leading cause of death in the home (NSC Injury Facts, 2010 Edition). Do not combine or add medications without a doctor or pharmacist’s approval. It can possibly lead to harmful reactions, poisoning, and even death.

Remember:
• Store medications out of the reach of children.
• Use prescription drugs only for their intended use.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure there are no harmful interactions.

If you answered C:
That’s right! If needed, a doctor will write a prescription for your husband. Prescription drugs can turn into a dangerous cocktail when ill-used. Unintentional drug overdose is the second leading cause of death in the home (NSC Injury Facts, 2010 Edition). Do not combine or add medications without a doctor or pharmacist’s approval. It can possibly lead to harmful reactions, poisoning, and even death.

Remember:
• Store medications out of the reach of children.
• Use prescription drugs only for their intended use.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure there are no harmful interactions.

6. Vehicle collisions are the number one cause of teen deaths. New drivers should:

Never talk or text on a cell phone while driving.

Maximize their time behind the wheel with an adult.

Limit their nighttime driving until they are more experienced drivers.

All of the above.

If you answered A:
Absolutely. It is never permissible for a teen driver to talk or text on a cell phone while driving. In addition to that rule, give your teen as much daytime experience behind the wheel as you can. Also, limit your teen’s driving time after dark. Teens are four to five times more likely to crash after dark than during the day. Practice graduated licensing in your home. That is, allow new drivers to obtain driving privileges as they acquire valuable driving experience. It helps establish driving guidelines and limitations for new drivers and can prevent fatal crashes by up to 38%.

If you answered B:
Absolutely. Give your teen as much daytime experience behind the wheel as you can. But also, limit your teen’s driving time after dark. Teens are four to five times more likely to crash after dark than during the day. Practice graduated licensing in your home. That is, allow new drivers to obtain driving privileges as they acquire valuable driving experience. It helps establish driving guidelines and limitations for new drivers and can prevent fatal crashes by up to 38%. And remember: It is never permissible for a teen driver to talk or text on a cell phone while driving.

If you answered C:
Absolutely. Limit your teen’s driving time after dark. Teens are four to five times more likely to crash after dark than during the day. Give your teen as much daytime experience behind the wheel as you can. Practice graduated licensing in your home. That is, allow new drivers to obtain driving privileges as they acquire valuable driving experience. It helps establish driving guidelines and limitations for new drivers and can prevent fatal crashes by up to 38%. And remember: It is never permissible for a teen driver to talk or text on a cell phone while driving.

If you answered D:
Absolutely. All of the answers listed are important. Limit your teen’s driving time after dark. Teens are four to five times more likely to crash after dark than during the day. Give your teen as much daytime experience behind the wheel as you can. Practice graduated licensing in your home. That is, allow new drivers to obtain driving privileges as they acquire valuable driving experience. It helps establish driving guidelines and limitations for new drivers and can prevent fatal crashes by up to 38%. And remember: It is never permissible for a teen driver to talk or text on a cell phone while driving.

Explanation

If you answered A:
Absolutely. It is never permissible for a teen driver to talk or text on a cell phone while driving. In addition to that rule, give your teen as much daytime experience behind the wheel as you can. Also, limit your teen’s driving time after dark. Teens are four to five times more likely to crash after dark than during the day. Practice graduated licensing in your home. That is, allow new drivers to obtain driving privileges as they acquire valuable driving experience. It helps establish driving guidelines and limitations for new drivers and can prevent fatal crashes by up to 38%.

If you answered B:
Absolutely. Give your teen as much daytime experience behind the wheel as you can. But also, limit your teen’s driving time after dark. Teens are four to five times more likely to crash after dark than during the day. Practice graduated licensing in your home. That is, allow new drivers to obtain driving privileges as they acquire valuable driving experience. It helps establish driving guidelines and limitations for new drivers and can prevent fatal crashes by up to 38%. And remember: It is never permissible for a teen driver to talk or text on a cell phone while driving.

If you answered C:
Absolutely. Limit your teen’s driving time after dark. Teens are four to five times more likely to crash after dark than during the day. Give your teen as much daytime experience behind the wheel as you can. Practice graduated licensing in your home. That is, allow new drivers to obtain driving privileges as they acquire valuable driving experience. It helps establish driving guidelines and limitations for new drivers and can prevent fatal crashes by up to 38%. And remember: It is never permissible for a teen driver to talk or text on a cell phone while driving.

If you answered D:
Absolutely. All of the answers listed are important. Limit your teen’s driving time after dark. Teens are four to five times more likely to crash after dark than during the day. Give your teen as much daytime experience behind the wheel as you can. Practice graduated licensing in your home. That is, allow new drivers to obtain driving privileges as they acquire valuable driving experience. It helps establish driving guidelines and limitations for new drivers and can prevent fatal crashes by up to 38%. And remember: It is never permissible for a teen driver to talk or text on a cell phone while driving.

7. If I take a call while driving, I should always:

Answer, but be very quick to finish the conversation and hang up.

Use my hands-free device. I don’t want to be distracted while I’m driving.

Pull over and park if it’s a call that I must answer.

If you answered A:
Even a short conversation is distracting to a driver. Both handheld and hands-free devices increase driver reaction time and are equally dangerous. If you are driving, silence your phone before you leave. You can also set up a voicemail that explains you’re on the road, practicing safety to protect yourself and your fellow drivers. Encourage your friends and family to leave their phones out of reach while driving. If you must take a call, pull over and park before answering.

If you answered B:
Both handheld and hands-free devices increase driver reaction time and are equally dangerous. If you are driving, silence your phone before you leave. You can also set up a voicemail that explains you’re on the road, practicing safety to protect yourself and your fellow drivers. Encourage your friends and family to leave their phones out of reach while driving. If you must take a call, pull over and park before answering.

If you answered C:
That’s right, if you must take a call, pull over and park before answering. Because both handheld and hands-free devices increase driver reaction time, they are equally dangerous. If you are driving, silence your phone before you leave. You can also set up a voicemail that explains you’re on the road, practicing safety to protect yourself and your fellow drivers. Encourage your friends and family to leave their phones out of reach while driving.

Explanation

If you answered A:
Even a short conversation is distracting to a driver. Both handheld and hands-free devices increase driver reaction time and are equally dangerous. If you are driving, silence your phone before you leave. You can also set up a voicemail that explains you’re on the road, practicing safety to protect yourself and your fellow drivers. Encourage your friends and family to leave their phones out of reach while driving. If you must take a call, pull over and park before answering.

If you answered B:
Both handheld and hands-free devices increase driver reaction time and are equally dangerous. If you are driving, silence your phone before you leave. You can also set up a voicemail that explains you’re on the road, practicing safety to protect yourself and your fellow drivers. Encourage your friends and family to leave their phones out of reach while driving. If you must take a call, pull over and park before answering.

If you answered C:
That’s right, if you must take a call, pull over and park before answering. Because both handheld and hands-free devices increase driver reaction time, they are equally dangerous. If you are driving, silence your phone before you leave. You can also set up a voicemail that explains you’re on the road, practicing safety to protect yourself and your fellow drivers. Encourage your friends and family to leave their phones out of reach while driving.