Advance Driver Training Flashcards
What is rule 306
Exemption for drivers of emergency vehicles.
Can break the road rule when responding to incidents
What is rule 304?
We can direct other road users whilst responding to an incident
Rule 307?
Emergency vehicles can park anywhere if attending an incident
Rule 78?
Other vehicles need to keep clear of police and emergency vehicles
Rule 79?
Give way to police and emergency vehicles
Rule 158?
Exemption to drive in special lanes (bike and bus lanes)
What is the airport procedures?
-Go to gate 5
-meet airport safety officers
- turn lights off when you enter the tarmac
-watch out for people on the tarmac
Explain negligence
Not showing duty of care of reasonable care for safety
Explain the vehicle daily check
-check body for damage
-check liquids (oil, coolant, windscreen, air tanks)
-cabin checks
System of vehicle control
- Course
- Mirrors and signals
- Brakes
- Gears and mirrors
- Evasive action
- Appropriate acceleration
- Skidding points
(In short, right lane, right speed and right part of the road)
What are the drive distances between cars?
3 seconds in dry
6+ seconds in the wet
What are the drive distances between vehicles for a heavy vehicle?
4 seconds in the dry
8+ seconds in the wet
What is kenetic energy?
The energy of motion- stored in any moving parts
What is friction?
Resistance of motion between objects
What are some causes of brake fade?
Excessive brake use
Excessive heat
Late braking
Oil on brake lines
What are the principles of 4wd
-Do I need to be/ go there?
-is the vehicle capable of going there
-am I capable
What is 1 pro and 1 con for open diff? (2wd)
Pro: easier to turn
Con: harder to get out of situations if you lose traction
What is 1 pro and 1 con for 4wd
Pro: delivers equal power to each wheel to avoid lose of traction
Con: large turning circle
