1. Pre-Trip Inspection - Correct Answers -Check all items included in the DVIC Checklist
DT Action: Keep the paper copy of the DVIC
2. Locate & Adjust Vehicle Controls (as needed) - Correct Answers -Emergency/Parking
Brake (applicable to all vehicles except Rivian)
Parking controls/gear shift
Height
Mirrors
Lights: hazards, interior, headlights, turn signals, and auxiliary (fog)
Horn
Windshield wipers
Window Defroster
3. Vehicle Handling and Braking - Correct Answers -*Secures seat belt correctly prior to
starting vehicle's drive system*
*Eliminates use of cell phone when vehicle is in motion* Steers smoothly with minimal
adjustments
*Stays centered on lane of travel*
Avoids curbs when turning
Both hands remain on the steering wheel at 9 & 3
Engages turn signals and checks blind spots prior to making turns
Checks mirrors every 5-8 seconds
*Obeys all traffic signs*
4. Braking - Correct Answers -Use of correct foot on brake pedal
*Safely controls vehicle by utilizing vehicles' brake pedal*
Safely utilizes regenerative braking as primary method of operation (EDV Only)
Stops behind crosswalks when stop lines or stop signs are present
5. Speed - Correct Answers -*Adheres to posted speed limit and maintains appropriate
speeds*
Reduces speed before turns
Adjusts speed to surrounding conditions (weather, traffic, MBP, intersections)
6. Parking: Reversing into Spot - Correct Answers -Smoothly stops and completes walk-
around of vehicle (using 3 points of contact)
Engages turn signal, hazards, and checks blind spots prior to reverse Uses horn prior to
reverse (and every 3 seconds if no reverse alarm)
Controls speed (3mph) and direction properly when backing
Checks mirrors every 5-8 seconds
Successfully parks within lines of parking spot
Performs proper parking sequence (anytime vehicle is parked)
7. Parking: Passenger-Side Parallel - Correct Answers -Engages turn signal, hazards,
and checks blind spots prior to reverse Uses horn prior to reverse (and every 3 seconds
if no reverse alarm)
DT Action: Keep the paper copy of the DVIC
2. Locate & Adjust Vehicle Controls (as needed) - Correct Answers -Emergency/Parking
Brake (applicable to all vehicles except Rivian)
Parking controls/gear shift
Height
Mirrors
Lights: hazards, interior, headlights, turn signals, and auxiliary (fog)
Horn
Windshield wipers
Window Defroster
3. Vehicle Handling and Braking - Correct Answers -*Secures seat belt correctly prior to
starting vehicle's drive system*
*Eliminates use of cell phone when vehicle is in motion* Steers smoothly with minimal
adjustments
*Stays centered on lane of travel*
Avoids curbs when turning
Both hands remain on the steering wheel at 9 & 3
Engages turn signals and checks blind spots prior to making turns
Checks mirrors every 5-8 seconds
*Obeys all traffic signs*
4. Braking - Correct Answers -Use of correct foot on brake pedal
*Safely controls vehicle by utilizing vehicles' brake pedal*
Safely utilizes regenerative braking as primary method of operation (EDV Only)
Stops behind crosswalks when stop lines or stop signs are present
5. Speed - Correct Answers -*Adheres to posted speed limit and maintains appropriate
speeds*
Reduces speed before turns
Adjusts speed to surrounding conditions (weather, traffic, MBP, intersections)
6. Parking: Reversing into Spot - Correct Answers -Smoothly stops and completes walk-
around of vehicle (using 3 points of contact)
Engages turn signal, hazards, and checks blind spots prior to reverse Uses horn prior to
reverse (and every 3 seconds if no reverse alarm)
Controls speed (3mph) and direction properly when backing
Checks mirrors every 5-8 seconds
Successfully parks within lines of parking spot
Performs proper parking sequence (anytime vehicle is parked)
7. Parking: Passenger-Side Parallel - Correct Answers -Engages turn signal, hazards,
and checks blind spots prior to reverse Uses horn prior to reverse (and every 3 seconds
if no reverse alarm)
