Chapter 3 - Apparatus Safety and Operating Emergency Vehicles

Question 1

Driver/operators should plot routes that avoid:

Answer 1

low overpasses.

page 99

Question 2

A DPF collects particulates from the ___________ and burns them more completely.

Answer 2

exhaust stream

page 95

Question 3

Local jurisdictions may develop a road test route that will traverse ___________ particular to the area.

Answer 3

any conditions

page 119

Question 4

Driver/operators are subject to all ___________ under nonemergency conditions.

Answer 4

traffic regulations

page 83

Question 5

Crossing both forearms into a large X is a hand signal for:

Answer 5

stopping

page 116

Question 6

mechanical failure during travel may be an immediate occurrence and:

Answer 6

give no warning.

page 89

Question 7

When in an acceleration skid, the driver/operator should not _________, but should ease off the accelerator and straighten out the front wheels as the vehicle begins to respond.

Answer 7

apply brakes,

page 108

Question 8

_______________ front axles can make steering axle weight too light to steer safely

Answer 8

Under-loaded front axles

page 98

Question 9

Always have a ___________ present when operating on top of apparatus

Answer 9

second person

page 119

Question 10

Water tanks improperly _______ and _____________ can become a concern for weight transfer when driving an apparatus

Answer 10

baffled and partially filled

page 98

Question 11

Distance of the trailer from the base of the building involved is an item _______ operators must be particularly aware of

Answer 11

tiller

page 117

Question 12

automatically transmits data to a radio receiver on a traffic light in order to preempt a signal at the intersection as long as the apparatus is in range

Answer 12

GPS Based Traffic Signal Preemption

page 103

Question 13

On apparatus equipped with a diesel particulate filter the _______ lights up to indicate that the filter is loading up with soot

Answer 13

DPF indicator

page 94

Question 14

When driving downhill, to prevent engine damage lower downhill speed to:

Answer 14

lower than maximum rpm.

page 98

Question 15

the distance that the vehicle travels from the time brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a complete stop

Answer 15

Braking distance

page 105

Question 16

Which stability control system applies brakes independently to aim the vehicle in the direction the operator positions the steering wheel?

Answer 16

Electronic stability control

page 112

Question 17

Weight carried on most apparatus can contribute to skidding or possible rollover due to:

Answer 17

lateral weight transfer.

page 98

Question 18

While driving a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes maintain a _________________ until apparatus comes to a complete stop.

Answer 18

steady pressure on the brake pedal

page 109

Question 19

refers to the 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 wheelbase midpoint?

Answer 19

Breakover angle

page 97

Question 20

in civil or criminal cases both the driver/operator and organization can be

Answer 20

held responsible

page 84

Question 21

when loading hose while driving an apparatus, drive the apparatus only in a _______

Answer 21

forward direction

page 91

Question 22

IFSTA recommends using _______ spotters when backing apparatus

Answer 22

one or more.

page 113

Question 23

When traffic lights along routes heavily used by fire apparatus are controlled, signals should be controlled by a dispatcher, from the fire station, or by:

Answer 23

remote control on apparatus.

page 102

Question 24

Too little weight on driving axles can cause __________

Answer 24

poor traction

page 98

Question 25

Apparatus built on government surplus or other used vehicle chassis are likely to have

Answer 25

design problems page 89

Question 26

Apparatus should be weighed after loading it with all equipment and personnel to ensure that axle loading is balanced within __ percent from side to side.

Answer 26

7 page 98

Question 27

Diesel engines should not be idled unnecessarily because it may cause:

Answer 27

damage to internal engine components and emission systems page 94

Question 28

All fire departments must establish and maintain a thorough _____________

Answer 28

training program. page 80

Question 29

In tiller operation, instructors should stress bringing the trailer quickly into line again as soon as:

Answer 29

a turn is completed page 117

Question 30

the distance the apparatus travels while the driver/operator transfers his or her foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal is:

Answer 30

reaction distance. page 105

Question 31

What is the primary reason for daily pretrip inspections?

Answer 31

Minimize mechanical failure page 89

Question 32

Always have a ________________ when working on, around, or under apparatus

Answer 32

second person present page 119

Question 33

to come to a complete stop on show and ice may take __ _____ times greater distance than it does on dry pavement.

Answer 33

3 to 15 page 99

Question 34

When responding to emergencies, apparatus should turn on ________ as part of the emergency response.

Answer 34

headlights page 101

Question 35

What is the purpose of the Driver Controlled Differential Lock (DCDL)?

Answer 35

Improve traction and handling page 111

Question 36

Driver/operator candidates should be ________ before being allowed to operate apparatus under emergency conditions

Answer 36

evaluated page 118

Question 37

Failing to yield to other responding emergency vehicles would be considered ________when driving an apparatus.

Answer 37

reckless page 86

Question 38

A detachable ______ may be placed next to tiller operator's position.

Answer 38

seat page 93

Question 39

the driver/operator must first know the destination and:

Answer 39

route of travel. page 94

Question 40

the DEF tank should be topped off:

Answer 40

every time the apparatus is fueled. page 95

Question 41

On apparatus equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), what lights up when the exhaust system is very hot, usually due to an active regeneration in process?

Answer 41

High Exhaust System Temperature indicator page 94

Question 42

Excessive speed can cause difficulties when:

Answer 42

braking page 87

Question 43

Driver/operators are subject to any statute, rule, regulation, or ordinance that governs any other vehicle operator unless:

Answer 43

specifically exempt. page 83

Question 44

Which stability control system becomes active when the antilock braking system computer senses an imminent roll over condition?

Answer 44

Roll stability control page 112

Question 45

To maintain control when in an acceleration skid, the driver/operator should not apply brakes, but should instead ease off of the accelerator, and:

Answer 45

straighten out the front wheels as the vehicle begins to respond. page 108

Question 46

Any equipment not needed while driving to the scene must be:

Answer 46

secured or contained page 120

Question 47

Tiller operators must be particularly aware of proper __________

Answer 47

overhead clearance. page 117

Question 48

Steering should be accomplished in a smooth and fluid motion for keeping ___________ to a minimum

Answer 48

weight transfer page 98

Question 49

When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route, they should travel at least ___________ feet apart

Answer 49

300 to 500 page 101

Question 50

Drivers establish visual lead time by scanning the path of travel far enough ahead based on their:

Answer 50

speed page 105

Question 51

IFSTA recommends sounding __________ blasts of a vehicle's horn immediately before backing apparatus

Answer 51

two short page 113

Question 52

On an aerial apparatus, which of the following refers to the angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus?

Answer 52

Angle of approach page 97

Question 53

What must driver/operators complete before being allowed to drive under emergency conditions?

Answer 53

A thorough training program page 87

Question 54

NFPA ____: The Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

Answer 54

NFPA 1001 page 79

Question 55

Which NFPA standard provides standards on vision and hearing a D/O should possess?

Answer 55

1582 page 82