205.08 Driver Safety

Question 0

Under less favorable conditions, what speed is the absolute maximum?

Answer 0

Posted speed limit

Question 1

What are favorable conditions?

Answer 1

Light traffic

good roadways

good visibility

dry pavement

Question 2

What presents the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles?

Answer 2

Intersections

Question 3

When the first unit reports “on scene” with nothing showing or an equivalent report, how should additional units respond?

Answer 3

Code 3 but shall not exceed the posted speed limit

Question 4

During an emergency response, fire vehicles should avoid passing other emergency vehicles. If passing is necessary what needs to happen?

Answer 4

Permission obtained through radio communications

Question 5

Who is responsible for the safety of all vehicle operations and managing compliance on the driver safety procedure?

Answer 5

Officer in charge or driver of the vehicle

Question 6

How may a prompt, safe response be attained?

Answer 6

Leaving the station in a standard manner

Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds

Knowing where we are going

Using warning devices to move around traffic and request a right-of-way in a safe and predictable manner

Question 7

How can members leave the station in a standard manner?

Answer 7

Quickly mounting apparatus

All personnel on board seated and belts on

Station doors fully open

Question 8

What is the emergency response criteria?

Answer 8

Maximum 10 mph over the posted speed limit

20 mph max while traveling in center or oncoming traffic lanes

Complete stop at all traffic lights/stop signs when in center or oncoming lanes

Posted speed limit when entering intersections with green light

Complete stop at all red lights, stop signs