Book 8 Drivers Training Flashcards
Members who presently maintain a Class II Drivers License and do not complete the Division Driver Training course and Rodeo with a passing score will be required to complete remedial training and be reexamined within _________
Three months
A _________ from each DIVISION on each platoon shall be assigned the responsibility of Division Driver Training Coordinator.
A _________ from each BATTALION, on each platoon shall be assigned the responsibility of Battalion Driver Training instructor
Captain II
Captain
If air bags were installed in all passenger cars for driver and right front passenger positions, an estimated ________________ lives could be saved annually
3,000 to 7,000
FG 88
WHEN shall you report your accident to the city attorney ?
And in the even of serious death to third party ?
24 hours ;
immediately
What form is used for a witness card ?
FG 84B ( anytime a F88 is used )
For what type(s) of accidents shall a F-225 be used ?
For any accident where Fire Department property only is involved and there are no injuries. Also when involved with non-domesticated animals.
What accident report form is used when the Fire Department is involved ? Who is it filled out by ?
F-150 ; LAFD investigating office usually a BC
When responding through intersections controlled by a traffic officer, drivers shall
Be guided by officers instructions
All motor vehicles equipped with air brakes must also be equipped with:
Low pressure warning devices
As stated in the new response criteria, the driver of a responding apparatus, when notified through MFC if first company on-scene reporting “nothing showing” shall
Continue through non-emergency unless requested otherwise.
Drivers of responding Chief officers’ sedans when informed of units on-scene reporting “nothing showing” shall
Continue through as directed by the Chief
When an Engine Company and a rescue ambulance respond together to an incident who will determine the continued mode of response?
The first company on-scene
As stated in the Manual of operation, apparatus shall be driven with particular emphasis placed on
Defensive driving
In all cases, whenever a Department apparatus is damaged in an accident shall be forwarded with other reports
F-80
Members receiving a Form SR-1C from the DMV after an accident shall
Forward through channels to Fire-Suppression Adjutant
The first stroke in the sequence is called the ______ stroke. During this stroke, the piston is moving __________-and the intake valve is open
Intake
Downward
The speed and the power output of diesel engines are controlled by the quantity of ____injected into the cylinder.
This is opposed to the common gasoline engine, which controls speed and power output by limiting the amount of ___ admitted to the carburetor.
Fuel
Air
It is very important that the clutch is not allowed to slip for more than about ____ seconds.
1.5
The torque converter serves two primary functions:
it acts as a fluid coupling to smoothly connect engine power through oil to the transmission gear train
it multiplies the torque, or twisting effort, from the engine when additional performance is desired.
The torque converter consists of three basic elements:
The pump ; the turbine ; and the stator
With the engine operating at full throttle, transmission in gear, and the vehicle standing still, the converter is capable of multiplying engine torque by approximately______.
2.2 to 1
The stator is located between the ________________
Pump and turbine
A______________ is a flexible coupling between two shafts that permits one shaft to drive another at an angle to it.
Universal joint
As the vehicle travels over uneven ground, the distance between the transmission and the rear- end varies. A __________ provides the necessary telescopic action in the drive line
Slip joint
A common final drive ratio for L.A.F.D. apparatus is, _____________
4.11 to 1
A _________ is one that supports part of the weight of the vehicle and also drives the wheels connected to it
Iive axle
The ___________ take up some of the shock load that is produced when the power is applied to the wheels.
Leaf springs
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
- Air Conditioning Units Check coolant in system through sight glass, located in engine compartment. Operate A/C unit at least once a week for _____ minutes.
10
Maintain transmission fluid level to _____ below “Add” ‘mark on dip stick
1/4”
Slack adjuster lever should never go beyond ____ degrees
90˚
Apparatus lubrication, oil and oil filter changes shall be made as follows: Heavy Apparatus: (______cubic inches or over) shall be lubricated and receive an oil change at )________ miles or four months, whichever occurs first. The oil filter shall be changed every ____ months.
465 ; 2,000 ; 12
RESERVE HEAVY APPARATUS: Lubricate and change oil at 2,000 miles or _____ months, which ever occurs first.
Six
Most heavy vehicles use __ brakes rather than hydraulic or mechanical brakes.
Depending on the type of vehicle, it will take between ________________ for the air to reach the brakes after you press the foot pedal.
Air;
1/4 to 1 second
Average weight of a truck is ____ tons.
Average height of a truck is ___________
Average length of a truck is ___ feet.
Average width of newer trucks and triples is________
24
10’ 6”
52’
9’ 9”
Safe driving can be broken down into three basic categories, with good attitude making up _____ percent of safe driving practices
The three categories are :
60%
Safe vehicle
Good physical condition
Good attitude
Egotist -
Has psychological make-up of a child. Type of driver who considers nothing but their own interests and immediate desires. May be recognized by such characteristics as:
- demanding the right of way
- parking vehicle illegally
- cutting in to fast after passing a car
- making turns from an improper lane