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