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
Show - off
The show-off is competitive and boastful, often suffering from a sense of inferiority which is covered up by trying to appear superior. The show-off is a poor risk driver because of driving practices like the following:
- driving too fast for conditions
- driving more recklessly the larger their audience
- boasts of vehicles speed, power and own skill
- boasting of the time it takes to get to location
- passing red lights and stop signs with an air of bravado
- passing cars at risky places and talking about their luck
Over-Emotional
Some persons never develop the maturity to overcome this psychological weakness to become a good driver. They take the slightest criticism as a personal offense. Unimportant trifles seem big to them. Persons with stunted emotional development show driving characteristics as follows:
- lack of presence of mind in emergencies
- get overly nervous in unusual situations
- lose their temper and consequently , their judgement
- show impatience in traffic jams
- express anger by driving recklessly
- talks loud or uses profanity
PSYCHOLOGICAL MAKE-UP OF A TOP-NOTCH DRIVER
This driver has good social attitudes, good adjustment and maturity. These characteristics show up in the following areas:
- Acceptance of responsibility
- Good judgement
- Controlled Attention
- Foresight
- Alertness
REACTION TIME
For the alert driver, reaction time is about ____ of a second.
3/4
What are the 5 rules of the smith system ?
- Aim high in steering
- Get the big picture
- Keep your eyes moving
- Leave yourself an out
- Make sure they see you
A good rule of thumb to help determine how far away to stop from the vehicle in front of you, is to _______________________________
Be able to see the rear tires of the car in front of you
Total stopping distance is determined by three factors:
Vehicle braking
Perception time
Reaction time
The general rule used for following distances, is _______ vehicle lengths for every 10 miles per hour for heavy apparatus and _____vehicle lengths for light apparatus.
3
2
The main purpose for the tread pattern is to remove _______________ from under the ribs
Foreign matter such as water
Lights can be used on the high beam position to facilitate night vision, but they must be dimmed at least ____ feet ahead of an approaching vehicle and ____ feet behind a vehicle you are following
500 ; 300
Almost one-third of all motor vehicle accidents occur between hours of _____________.
4 pm and 8 pm
Extremely slick conditions usually last for approximately ___________________ after the rain begins and then tapers off to a point where the wet street is only twice as slick as it would be if it were dry.
30 to 45 minutes
If brakes are unevenly water-soaked (one side takes on water but the other remains dry) when applied, the brakes will pull the vehicle violently to:
The dry side
Hazard zone is defined as the area ___ feet behind the apparatus and ___ feet to each side of the apparatus while the apparatus is moving backwards.
15 ; 3
If vehicle speed is doubled, perception-reaction time is doubled and braking distance is:
Quadrupled
The largest single factor in stopping a vehicle is:
Vehicle speed
Passing other vehicles during an emergency response should be done when possible on the:
Left
Tall buildings, hills, winding roads, blind intersections or heavy brush will reduce siren audibility by as much as _________
2/3
most department accidents involving emergency apparatus occur in :
Intersections
When driving apparatus on a one-way street, drive as close to the ____ as possible.
Left
Driving emergency :
When following other vehicles on wet roadways, keep at least ____ vehicle lengths distance for every ten miles per hour of speed between your apparatus and vehicles in front of you
Two
A wet concrete roadway will require approximately ___________ more stopping distance than dry concrete road
35% to 40%
When approaching to a rail road crossing , activate the 4-way flashers and stop the vehicle within _____ but not less than _____ from the NEAREST rail.
50 feet
15 feet
Perception time is approximately how long ?
3/4 of a second
What is the number one rule of emergency driving ?
Leave yourself an out at all times
Who shares the responsibility of spotting the apparatus at an emergency ?
The captain and driver both share responsibility
Un-reinforced masonry (pre 1933) can collapse without warning and fall a horizontal distance ____________________________
Equal to or greater than the vertical height of the ORIGINAL structure
The LAFD prefers tractor drawn aerial ladders for several reasons:
- MANEUVERABILITY on narrow streets.
- STABILITY in turns on higher speeds.
- STABILITY during jackknifing truck.
- Tillerman can assist in spotting and observing overhead obstructions.
- Increased safety during backing.
What will the examiner check prior to the pre-test ?
Brake lights
Emergency flashers
Turn signals
Horn
And splash guards
with regard to brake slack adjusters, the push rod should not move more than _____ when pulled by hand (with the brakes released
1”
Except on STEERING AXLE TIRES , Minimum tire depth thread on tires is :
2/32
With the engine running, check for excessive play by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed _____ degrees (or about _____ inches on a 20-inch wheel) before front wheels begin to move.
10˚ degrees ; 2”
An easy, quick method to learn mirror limitations is the following :
- Place yourself in the drivers seat and adjust the mirrors as appropriate.
- Have a second member station himself in various locations relative to the apparatus.
- Establish the precise location of the existing blind spots.
- Develop a positive action to address each “blind spot” . For apparatus driver there should be no such thing as a bling spot.
with regards to foot braking, vacuum boost on most vehicles takes minimal pressure on the actuating shaft. During tests it was noted that from ___ to ___ ounces of foot pressure on the pedal would initiate braking action.
30 to 60
with regard to hydroplaning, at about _____ mph your front tires lose ALL contact.
55 mph
with regard to hydroplaning, at about _____ mph your front tires BEGIN to lose contact.
30 mph
with regard to hydroplaning, at about _____ mph, your front tires are lifted up on a tough film of water and only the outer ribs are touching
50 MPH
most of our heavy apparatus have a steering column brake or hill=holder. The hand valve actuates the service brakes only. On trucks, it applies:
The tractor rear or tiller brakes only
In regards to spotting, what is the first priority as a driver ?
Safe control of your apparatus
On most vehicles, vacuum boost begins operation when ____ to _____ of pressure is applied to the actuating shaft of the booster.
10 to 15 lbs
pedestrians walking at, say 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 mph take _____ times as long to clear the intersection as cars going ___ to _____ so pedestrians are stopped earlier in the phasing;
10 ; 25 to 35
The driver who hesitates when he should countersteer, or doesn’t turn his wheel far enough in countersteering, has probably lost control of this car. If he hasn’t regained control of the car before it spins __ to ____ degrees from the center, he probably will be unable to keep it from spinning completely around
15 to 25
Most new treads are about _______ inch deep. Measure yours; if the MID-treads are worn ____ or to about 1/8” - either buy new tires or get off the road until the hard rain stops.
11/16” ‘ 80%
Driver error is still the major cause of traffic accidents and accounts for approximately ___% of all traffic accidents.
72%
In case of service brake air system failure, the springs apply brakes automatically when brake air pressure is reduced to approximately _____ PSI or less.
60 PSI
What is the maximum speed limit when driving heavy apparatus ?
55 MPH
Non-emergency vehicle operation:
The average vehicle on the road today gets the best fuel economy at what speed ?
45 MPH
Non-emergency vehicle operation:
Avoid prolonged idling . If the delay is more than one minute, turn off the engine . The recommended time for warming up an engine is _______ to _______
30 seconds to 1 minutes
Non-emergency vehicle operation:
Maintain a steady speed . On the highway, varying speed only 5 mph can reduce economy by as much as ___ percent.
10%
Keep all tires inflated to the recommended t ire pressure . For every ____ pounds under recommended pressure, you lose about ___% in fuel economy
2 POUNDS ; 1%
SMITH SYTEM is a 5 step rules to help drivers avoid accidents by doing what ?
- Space for the car
- Visibility for the driver
Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, the amount of allowable play in the belts from the center deflection is?
3/4”
Nationwide, with rescue ambulances alone, backing accidents account for ____ percent of all single-vehicle collisions.
85%
Tillerman should keep his eyes moving how far ahead of the truck ?
1/2 block ahead
We ought to check our mirrors how often ?
Every 5 seconds
