Chapter 3 Quiz Flashcards
In the United States, the _____ establishes the basic requirements for licensing a driver
Federal department of transportation DOT
Also be aware that you are subject to all traffic regulations when driving under
Non emergency conditions
The most common place for a collision to occur at is at an
Intersection
During travel may be an immediate occurrence and give no warning resulting in an accident
Mechanical failure
Before the apparatus is put into motion all riders must be seated within the cab or body
All riders on the apparatus must be seated within the cab or body and wearing their seat belts before the apparatus is put into motion
The _____ collects particulates from the exhaust stream and burns them more completely
Diesel particulate filter
Water tanks that are ___________ and ____________ are of particular concern when driving an apparatus
Improperly baffled and partially filled
Which of the following can make steering axle weight too light to steer safely
Too much weight on the steering axle can cause hard steering
Under loaded front axles can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely
Too little weight on the driving axles can cause poor traction
The drive wheels may spin easily
When determining a route to take, plot routes that avoid _________
Low overpasses and incompatible bridges
When in an acceleration skid the driver operator should
Should not apply the brakes, ease off the accelerator, and straighten out the front wheels as the vehicle begins to respond
The spotter crosses his arms into a large _____ to stop the apparatus
X
Other factors affect the driver operators ability to stop the apparatus include
Road conditions
Speed of apparatus
Weight of the vehicle
Type and condition of the vehicles tires and braking system
