Day 1/2 Flashcards
What factors are part of the driving triad?
Environment, vehicle, driver
Factors to consider when responding R1
Other drivers, priority, other units, conditions (road, traffic,weather), ability, experience, vehicle, location, training, arrive alive
Define emergency..
Policy?
Where does our authority for operating emergency vehicles come from?
63(1)- UHRRR
What does 63(1) in the UHRRR give us?
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.
64(1) of the UHRRR is about?
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.
Where do we get the authority to use emergency vehicles with out sirens?
64(1) UHRRR
How does 64(1) of the UHRRR make us more responsible?
Less visibility and more awareness for others
UHRRR 65(1)
This section refers to yielding to an emergency vehicle with sirens. Pull to nearest curb.
Negligence 4?
1) owed - owed standard of care
2) breached - breach in that standard
3) causation - causation
4) damages - damages
Liability issues when parking?
Lights to warm others More police? Can I position off the road? Cones? Direct traffic?
Escort request must be approved by who?
2900- duty inspector
Escort EMS can happen when?
Only in exigency circumstances
When can you escort a private vehicle?
- ascertain seriousness
- instructions for driver
- weigh each case on individual merits
What are the control inputs for vehicles?
Throttle, steering, brakes.
Tires.. Give info
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.
Weight transfer on tires.
Acceleration- back tires
Braking - front tires
What is pitch?
Forward and back
What is roll?
Side to side tipping over
What is yaw?
Spin on centre point. Like a top.
What is centrifugal force?
Centre fleeing, pushed to outside edge.
What is centripetal force?
Centre seeking, only in yaw situations
What is understeering?
Front wheel skids. Won’t turn corner.
What is oversteering?
Lose traction with front tires. Drifting.
What is brake fade?
The difference between heat exchange of the pads and rotors becomes the same and you lose your brakes.
Threshold braking is?
Shortest possible time and distance. Straight line technique. Threshold before 10.
Trail braking is?
Only 100% of vehicles capacity. If 90% brake only 10% steering. If you want to add steering you must decrease braking.
COVR
Call sign
Odometer
Vehicle #
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