Chapter 3 Flashcards
Abilities and skills common to driver operators are what?
Reading skills, computer skills, writing skills, mathematical skills, physical fitness, visual acuity and adequate hearing
What is reckless disregard?
An act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger while ignoring any potential consequences of doing
What is negligence?
Breach of duty in which a person or organization fails to perform at the standard required by law
What is gross negligence?
Willful and wanton disregard.
What is due regard?
Driver operators drive with due regard for the safety of others using the highways
The most common place for a collision to occur is at an?
Intersection
What is brake fade?
Loss of breaking function which occurs due to excessive use of the brakes
What is angle of approach?
An angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus.
What is angle of departure?
An angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the rear of the apparatus.
What is breakover angle?
An angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the bottom of the frame at the wheelbase midpoint.
At above what speed does an emergency vehicle outrun it’s effective range of its audible warning device?
50 mph
When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route they should travel at least _____ to ______feet apart?
300 to 500 feet apart
What is the most likely place for a collision to occur involving an emergency vehicle?
Intersections
What is braking distance?
Distance the vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until it comes to a complete stop
What is total stopping distance?
Sum of the driver reaction distance and the vehicle braking distance
