BK 8 Driver Training Manuel Flashcards

1
Q

What governs the legal operation of emergency vehicles in the state?

A

California vehicle code

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2
Q

What exemptions of the vehicle code apply to non-emergency driving?

A

None

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3
Q

Who completes a FG 88 and when must it be turned in by?

A

The driver, within 24 hours. Telephone report to city attorney, immediately if death to a third-party

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4
Q

If a witness of an accident refuses to sign a witness card (FG 84B) what info should you attempt to get from them?

A

Name, and address or license number

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5
Q

Who fills out an F-150 (accident report)?

A

Usually battalion chief, investigating officer

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6
Q

What mandates the LAPD investigate all accidents involving the department and a third party?

A

City policy, and California vehicle code

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7
Q

How high can pressures reach in a diesel engine?

A

500 psi

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8
Q

What controls the speed and power output of diesel engines?

A

Quantity of fuel injected into the cylinder

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9
Q

What is the purpose of the clutch brake?

A

Stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission

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10
Q

What is the most common final drive ratio for LAFD apparatus?

A

4.11 : 1

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11
Q

What size cubic inch engine denotes a heavy apparatus?

A

465 and over

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12
Q

When shall heavy apparatus be lubricated and receive an oil change?

A

Every 2,000 miles or 4 months

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13
Q

When shall heavy reserve apparatus be lubricated and receive?

A

Every 2,000 miles or 6 months

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14
Q

When should appointments be made for various engine and transmission servicing?

A

500 miles before due service

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15
Q

What method of shifting gears should always be utilized while driving manual transmission rigs?

A

Double-clutching

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16
Q

What two types of drive axels are found?

A

Semi-floating drive axles (below 3/4 Ton)

Full floating drive axles (above 3/4 Ton)

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17
Q

What will the temperature be in the chamber at the top of the compression stroke in a diesel?

A

1,000 degrees F

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18
Q

The clutch should not be allowed to slip for more than how many seconds?

A

1 1/2 seconds

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19
Q

All motor vehicles equipped with air brakes must also be equipped with what?

A

Low air pressure warning devices

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20
Q

The driver of a heavy utility shall normally respond in what mode?

A

Non-emergency unless otherwise directed

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21
Q

In all cases, whenever a department apparatus is damaged, what form shall be forwarded with other reports?

A

F-80

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22
Q

While responding, an engineer notices a pike pole pole fall from the apparatus, what is the correct next action for the engineer?

A

Notify the officer in charge

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23
Q

According to the MOPS, what constitutes an accident?

A
  1. accident with third-party
  2. accident with department vehicles or property
  3. strikes any animal
  4. privately owned vehicle or member involved in accident while on duty when officially authorized
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24
Q

Within what time frame must an FG-88 be submitted to city attorney?

A

24 hours

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25
Q

Apparatus should be driven with particular emphasis on what?

A

Defensive driving

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26
Q

Gasoline engines have ____ plugs.

Diesel engines have ____ plugs.

A

Gas - spark plugs

Diesel - glow plugs

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27
Q

Idling wastes how many gallons of fuel per hour?

A

1/2 gallon

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28
Q

What are the apparatus weekly checks?

BEST WAGON PAT

A

Batteries, Exhaust, Springs/Suspension, Tires, Wipers, AC, Gates, Oil, Need to check Brakes, Power steering, Air tank bleed, Transmission

29
Q

What are the department apparatus forms? SAM R BIT

A
S- F-701 Statistics,
A- F-702 Assignment,
M- F-704 Maintnence,
R- F-705 Repair,
B- F-706 Batteries (6 on rig)
I- F-709 Inventory
T- F-710 Tires (10 lugs)
30
Q

LAFD tire tread is limited to what depth?

A

4/32 (steering axles)

31
Q

Do not turn off apparatus if temperature is greater than what?

A

195 degrees F

32
Q

Which gauge is most important to check when starting a rig?

A

Oil pressure gauge

33
Q

For each pound of pressure exerted on the air, temperature increases by how many degrees?

A

20 degrees F

34
Q

Prior to backing into any facility, all clearances must be checked including what?

A

Left and right sides, overhead and ground clearances

35
Q

Heavy and light vehicle hard braking will cause the brakes to heat up. What is the worst consequence of this?

A

Brake fade

36
Q

Which type of brakes are more susceptible to brake fade?

A

Drum brakes

37
Q

How long after you press the break foot pedal will air actually be delivered to the brakes?

A

1/4 second to 1 second

38
Q

Good attitude makes up what percent of safe driving practices?

A

60%

39
Q

Save driving is broken down into what three basic categories?

A

Safe vehicle, good physical condition of driver, good attitude

40
Q

What is average perception time?

A

3/4 of a second

41
Q

What is the Smith System?

A

Aim high in steering
Get the big picture
Keep your eyes moving Leave yourself an out
Make sure they see you

42
Q

What three factors determine total stopping distance?

A

Vehicle breaking, perception time and reaction time

43
Q

How do you correctly determine appropriate following distance?

A

Heavy apparatus - 3 vehicle lengths/10 MPH

Light apparatus - 2 vehicle lengths/
10 MPH

44
Q

Upon arriving to quarters, the Captain shall exit the rig and consider what?

A
Station security maintained? 
Apparatus doors fully open? 
Apparatus floor clear? 
Area clear of pedestrians? 
Any overhead obstructions?
45
Q

Tiller trainee shall observe a minimum of how many times?

A

Three

46
Q

What are the minimum tread depths?

A

4/32 (steering axles)

2/32 (drive axles)

47
Q

Steering play should not exceed what?

A

10 degrees or 2” inches on a 20” steering wheel

48
Q

Air compressor must cut in no lower than what?

A

85psi

49
Q

Air compressor must cut out no higher than what?

A

130psi (normally 110-120psi)

50
Q

Air leak rate may not exceed what?

A

3 psi/min for single vehicles

4 psi/min for combination vehicles

51
Q

The form general 84B is what?

A

Witness card

52
Q

What is a FG88?

A

Automobile accident report

53
Q

Who completes the F-150?

A

LAFD investigating officer. Usually a BC

54
Q

What are the four cycles in and engines operation?

A

Intake, compression, Power and exhaust

55
Q

What is the purpose of the clutch brake?

A

To stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission.

56
Q

Is a clutch brake required on an automatic transmission?

A

No

57
Q

What is a universal joint?

A

Is a flexible coupling between two shafts that permits one shaft to drive another at an angle

58
Q

Shifting gears with LAFD apparatus should be changed using what technique?

A

Double clutching

59
Q

Do not shut rigs down if the temperature is greater than ____ ?

A

195° F

60
Q

Heavy apparatus has a cubic inch displacement of how many square inches?

A

465 cubic inches

61
Q

Light apparatus has a cubic inch displacement of less than____ ?

A

465 cubic inches

62
Q

What is the bell system for moving apparatus?

A

1 bell-stop
2 bells-forward
3 bells-reverse

63
Q

How shall you block a lane with an apparatus?

A

Never partially block a lane. It’s either all the way in or all the way out

64
Q

Hydroplaning requires only how much water?

A

1/5 of an inch Of water

65
Q

Idling waste how much fuel per hour?

A

1/2 gallon

66
Q

Often more important then their driving skills is what?

A

Mental make up

67
Q

Two factors for adequate spacing between you and other vehicle

A

Reaction time

Stopping time

68
Q

Sirens will be reduced by 2/3 when driving in the following areas?

A

Heavy winds

Blind intersections Winding roads

69
Q

All of the following are true about skidding

A

Major factor in one in four serious accidents

Do not use breaks until steering control has been reestablished

Do not countersteer (power, throttle steer)