Code 3 Driving

Question 1

Code 3 driving is _____

Answer 1

a situation requiring an emergency response is one that requires an immediate law enforcement response for the protection of life or property.

Question 2

Code 3 response would be appropriate for:

Answer 2

a. Any life-threatening situation.
b. Serious crime in progress.
c. Peace officer needs assistance.
d. Traffic collision involving major injuries or posing an unusual traffic safety issue.
e. Response to, but not returning from, a fire.
f. Pursuit operations.
g. Rescue.

Question 3

CVC 17001 states that public entities are liable for death, injury, or property damage when:

Answer 3

(1) Officers are not acting within the scope of their law enforcement duties.
(2) Officers commit a negligent or wrongful act or omission.
(3) An officer’s actions are the cause of death, injury, or property damage.

Question 4

CVC 17004 states that officers are not liable for civil

damages for death, injury, or property damage when:

Answer 4

(1) Operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle
with due regard for public safety while:
(a) Responding to an emergency call.
(b) In immediate pursuit.
(c) Responding to, but not returning from, a fire alarm.

Question 5

CVC 21055 provides that, as drivers of law enforcement vehicles, peace officers _____

Answer 5

do not have to abide by certain traffic laws when they are driving under the authorized emergency response conditions.

Question 6

CVC 21052 provides that peace officers _____

Answer 6

must comply with all the rules of the road when not engaged in Code 3 or pursuit driving.

Question 7

CVC 21055 provides that peace officers _____

Answer 7

are exempt from certain rules of the road while displaying a forward-facing red light and sounding a siren as reasonably necessary when responding to the following: (FERP)

(1) Fire.
(2) Emergency.
(3) Rescue.
(4) Pursuit.

Question 8

CVC 21056 provides that peace officers _____

Answer 8

must drive with due regard for the safety of others.

Question 9

CVC 21057 provides that peace officers _____

Answer 9

are prohibited from using siren or speeding when serving as an escort except for preservation of life, movement of supplies for emergency or war.

Question 10

CVC 21806 provides that drivers encountering an emergency vehicle displaying a red light and sounding
a siren must, _____

Answer 10

(1) Yield the right-of-way.
(2) Immediately yield to the right side of the road.
(3) Stop.

Question 11

Peace officers fail to exercise due regard for the safety of all persons and property if:

Answer 11

(1) They violate a statute, ordinance, or regulation of their agency.
(2) The violation causes death, injury, or property damage.

Question 12

Peace officers must always utilize exemplary _____

Answer 12

judgment.

Question 13

Peace officers must always drive _____

Answer 13

at a speed that is reasonable and prudent.

Question 14

Code 3 response: Peace officers must give other drivers _____

Answer 14

a chance to yield the right-of-way.

Question 15

Code 3 response: Peace officers should avoid passing on the _____

Answer 15

right while operating Code 3. A driver who reacts late may turn into the emergency vehicle’s path.

Question 16

Code 3 response: Peace officers should take extreme care when _____

Answer 16

driving into opposing traffic lanes.

Question 17

Emergency warning devices include:

Answer 17

(1) Light bar
(2) Wig-wag lights
(3) Siren “Wail, Yelp”

Question 18

Emergency warning devices are limited by heavy traffic because _____

Answer 18

As traffic noise increases, motorists’ ability

to hear the siren decreases.

Question 19

Emergency warning devices are limited by fog, rain, and snow because _____

Answer 19

emergency lights are less effective.

Question 20

Emergency warning devices are limited by congested urban areas because _____

Answer 20

(a) Buildings can block and deflect the sound of the siren.
(b) Trees and bushes can absorb the sound of the siren.
(c) Motorists may have difficulty differentiating emergency lights from the array of other lighting in the area.

Question 21

Emergency warning devices are limited by high speed because _____

Answer 21

(a) As speed increases, the effectiveness of the siren decreases.
(b) Due to a delay in perception, drivers may not have sufficient time to react to the siren.

Question 22

Emergency warning devices are limited by other drivers because _____

Answer 22

they may be distracted or prevented from hearing or seeing emergency vehicles by numerous distractions within the vehicle such as, passengers, electronics, radio.

Question 23

Code 3 response, other drivers can be _____

Answer 23

unpredictable and may;

(1) Panic stopping.
(2) Turning suddenly.
(3) Sudden lane changes.
(4) Accelerating suddenly.
(5) Not responding at all.

Question 24

Your, or other emergency vehicles siren(s) may

Answer 24

drown out the sound of other sirens, so be aware of other units responding to the same call or another call.

Question 25

Radio communication considerations:

Answer 25

(1) Stay calm and speak clearly.
(2) Use the radio on straight stretches of roadway.
(3) Roll windows up to reduce outside noise.
(4) Avoid using the Mobile Digital Computer while driving.
(5) Avoid using the radio while clearing intersections.

Question 26

Siren syndrome may include:

Answer 26

(1) Tunnel vision.
(2) Loss of speed reference.
(3) Elevated pitch of voice/rapid speech.
(4) Temporary loss of fine motor skills.
(5) Increased perspiration, elevated heart rate.
(6) Impaired decision-making.

Question 27

Minimize the effects of siren syndrome by:

Answer 27

(1) Make a conscious decision to remain calm.
(2) Control breathing.
(3) Recognize tunnel vision and maintain a high visual horizon.
(4) Check speedometer to maintain speed reference.

Question 28

Code 3 response at intersections are _____

Answer 28

the greatest potential for collisions.

Question 29

Code 3 response at intersections. Approach:

Answer 29

(a) Evaluate traffic conditions.
(b) Position vehicle for maximum visibility.
(c) Slow down.
(d) Fluctuate the siren.
(e) Stop when necessary.

Question 30

Code 3 response at intersections. Clearing the intersection:

Answer 30

(a) Allow time for other drivers to react.
(b) Clear lane by lane by looking left, front, right, and left all the way through the intersection.
(c) Look for other emergency vehicles responding Code 3.
(d) Make eye contact with the other drivers or pedestrians who appear to be yielding the right-of-way.
(e) Be prepared to stop if necessary.