BK 8 Driver Training Manuel Flashcards
What governs the legal operation of emergency vehicles in the state?
California vehicle code
What exemptions of the vehicle code apply to non-emergency driving?
None
Who completes a FG 88 and when must it be turned in by?
The driver, within 24 hours. Telephone report to city attorney, immediately if death to a third-party
If a witness of an accident refuses to sign a witness card (FG 84B) what info should you attempt to get from them?
Name, and address or license number
Who fills out an F-150 (accident report)?
Usually battalion chief, investigating officer
What mandates the LAPD investigate all accidents involving the department and a third party?
City policy, and California vehicle code
How high can pressures reach in a diesel engine?
500 psi
What controls the speed and power output of diesel engines?
Quantity of fuel injected into the cylinder
What is the purpose of the clutch brake?
Stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission
What is the most common final drive ratio for LAFD apparatus?
4.11 : 1
What size cubic inch engine denotes a heavy apparatus?
465 and over
When shall heavy apparatus be lubricated and receive an oil change?
Every 2,000 miles or 4 months
When shall heavy reserve apparatus be lubricated and receive?
Every 2,000 miles or 6 months
When should appointments be made for various engine and transmission servicing?
500 miles before due service
What method of shifting gears should always be utilized while driving manual transmission rigs?
Double-clutching
What two types of drive axels are found?
Semi-floating drive axles (below 3/4 Ton)
Full floating drive axles (above 3/4 Ton)
What will the temperature be in the chamber at the top of the compression stroke in a diesel?
1,000 degrees F
The clutch should not be allowed to slip for more than how many seconds?
1 1/2 seconds
All motor vehicles equipped with air brakes must also be equipped with what?
Low air pressure warning devices
The driver of a heavy utility shall normally respond in what mode?
Non-emergency unless otherwise directed
In all cases, whenever a department apparatus is damaged, what form shall be forwarded with other reports?
F-80
While responding, an engineer notices a pike pole pole fall from the apparatus, what is the correct next action for the engineer?
Notify the officer in charge
According to the MOPS, what constitutes an accident?
- accident with third-party
- accident with department vehicles or property
- strikes any animal
- privately owned vehicle or member involved in accident while on duty when officially authorized
Within what time frame must an FG-88 be submitted to city attorney?
24 hours
Apparatus should be driven with particular emphasis on what?
Defensive driving
Gasoline engines have ____ plugs.
Diesel engines have ____ plugs.
Gas - spark plugs
Diesel - glow plugs
Idling wastes how many gallons of fuel per hour?
1/2 gallon
What are the apparatus weekly checks?
BEST WAGON PAT
Batteries, Exhaust, Springs/Suspension, Tires, Wipers, AC, Gates, Oil, Need to check Brakes, Power steering, Air tank bleed, Transmission
What are the department apparatus forms? SAM R BIT
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)
LAFD tire tread is limited to what depth?
4/32 (steering axles)
Do not turn off apparatus if temperature is greater than what?
195 degrees F
Which gauge is most important to check when starting a rig?
Oil pressure gauge
For each pound of pressure exerted on the air, temperature increases by how many degrees?
20 degrees F
Prior to backing into any facility, all clearances must be checked including what?
Left and right sides, overhead and ground clearances
Heavy and light vehicle hard braking will cause the brakes to heat up. What is the worst consequence of this?
Brake fade
Which type of brakes are more susceptible to brake fade?
Drum brakes
How long after you press the break foot pedal will air actually be delivered to the brakes?
1/4 second to 1 second
Good attitude makes up what percent of safe driving practices?
60%
Save driving is broken down into what three basic categories?
Safe vehicle, good physical condition of driver, good attitude
What is average perception time?
3/4 of a second
What is the Smith System?
Aim high in steering
Get the big picture
Keep your eyes moving Leave yourself an out
Make sure they see you
What three factors determine total stopping distance?
Vehicle breaking, perception time and reaction time
How do you correctly determine appropriate following distance?
Heavy apparatus - 3 vehicle lengths/10 MPH
Light apparatus - 2 vehicle lengths/
10 MPH
Upon arriving to quarters, the Captain shall exit the rig and consider what?
Station security maintained? Apparatus doors fully open? Apparatus floor clear? Area clear of pedestrians? Any overhead obstructions?
Tiller trainee shall observe a minimum of how many times?
Three
What are the minimum tread depths?
4/32 (steering axles)
2/32 (drive axles)
Steering play should not exceed what?
10 degrees or 2” inches on a 20” steering wheel
Air compressor must cut in no lower than what?
85psi
Air compressor must cut out no higher than what?
130psi (normally 110-120psi)
Air leak rate may not exceed what?
3 psi/min for single vehicles
4 psi/min for combination vehicles
The form general 84B is what?
Witness card
What is a FG88?
Automobile accident report
Who completes the F-150?
LAFD investigating officer. Usually a BC
What are the four cycles in and engines operation?
Intake, compression, Power and exhaust
What is the purpose of the clutch brake?
To stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission.
Is a clutch brake required on an automatic transmission?
No
What is a universal joint?
Is a flexible coupling between two shafts that permits one shaft to drive another at an angle
Shifting gears with LAFD apparatus should be changed using what technique?
Double clutching
Do not shut rigs down if the temperature is greater than ____ ?
195° F
Heavy apparatus has a cubic inch displacement of how many square inches?
465 cubic inches
Light apparatus has a cubic inch displacement of less than____ ?
465 cubic inches
What is the bell system for moving apparatus?
1 bell-stop
2 bells-forward
3 bells-reverse
How shall you block a lane with an apparatus?
Never partially block a lane. It’s either all the way in or all the way out
Hydroplaning requires only how much water?
1/5 of an inch Of water
Idling waste how much fuel per hour?
1/2 gallon
Often more important then their driving skills is what?
Mental make up
Two factors for adequate spacing between you and other vehicle
Reaction time
Stopping time
Sirens will be reduced by 2/3 when driving in the following areas?
Heavy winds
Blind intersections Winding roads
All of the following are true about skidding
Major factor in one in four serious accidents
Do not use breaks until steering control has been reestablished
Do not countersteer (power, throttle steer)