Day 1/2

Question 1

What factors are part of the driving triad?

Answer 1

Environment, vehicle, driver

Question 2

Factors to consider when responding R1

Answer 2

Other drivers, priority, other units, conditions (road, traffic,weather), ability, experience, vehicle, location, training, arrive alive

Question 3

Define emergency..

Answer 3

Policy?

Question 4

Where does our authority for operating emergency vehicles come from?

Answer 4

63(1)- UHRRR

Question 5

What does 63(1) in the UHRRR give us?

Answer 5

The authority to drive emergency vehicle. When it is reasonable and safe, with sirens, and in the course of our duties. Gives us the right of way.

Question 6

64(1) of the UHRRR is about?

Answer 6

Operating an emergency vehicle with out sirens. No right of way and must still be in the execution of our duties. However, no sirens necessary. This goes for all peace officers.

Question 7

Where do we get the authority to use emergency vehicles with out sirens?

Answer 7

64(1) UHRRR

Question 8

How does 64(1) of the UHRRR make us more responsible?

Answer 8

Less visibility and more awareness for others

Question 9

UHRRR 65(1)

Answer 9

This section refers to yielding to an emergency vehicle with sirens. Pull to nearest curb.

Question 10

Negligence 4?

Answer 10

1) owed - owed standard of care
2) breached - breach in that standard
3) causation - causation
4) damages - damages

Question 11

Liability issues when parking?

Answer 11

Lights to warm others
More police?
Can I position off the road?
Cones?
Direct traffic?

Question 12

Escort request must be approved by who?

Answer 12

2900- duty inspector

Question 13

Escort EMS can happen when?

Answer 13

Only in exigency circumstances

Question 14

When can you escort a private vehicle?

Answer 14

• ascertain seriousness
• instructions for driver
• weigh each case on individual merits

Question 15

What are the control inputs for vehicles?

Answer 15

Throttle, steering, brakes.

Question 16

Tires.. Give info

Answer 16

1 - 2 psi,
Most critical aspect. Bumps, abrasions, tread.
Weight makes tires work.
Hand palm on each tires when still. Only thumb once moving makes contact with ground.

Question 17

Weight transfer on tires.

Answer 17

Acceleration- back tires

Braking - front tires

Question 18

What is pitch?

Answer 18

Forward and back

Question 19

What is roll?

Answer 19

Side to side tipping over

Question 20

What is yaw?

Answer 20

Spin on centre point. Like a top.

Question 21

What is centrifugal force?

Answer 21

Centre fleeing, pushed to outside edge.

Question 22

What is centripetal force?

Answer 22

Centre seeking, only in yaw situations

Question 23

What is understeering?

Answer 23

Front wheel skids. Won’t turn corner.

Question 24

What is oversteering?

Answer 24

Lose traction with front tires. Drifting.

Question 25

What is brake fade?

Answer 25

The difference between heat exchange of the pads and rotors becomes the same and you lose your brakes.

Question 26

Threshold braking is?

Answer 26

Shortest possible time and distance. Straight line technique. Threshold before 10.

Question 27

Trail braking is?

Answer 27

Only 100% of vehicles capacity. If 90% brake only 10% steering. If you want to add steering you must decrease braking.

Question 28

COVR

Answer 28

Call sign
Odometer
Vehicle #
Reg