Driver Safety

Question 1

How many fire department members must be in the front seat while driving C3?

Answer 1

2

Question 2

What is the driver and co-driver responsible for when entering an intersection?

Answer 2

Intersection management- accounting for clearance of all vehicles and pedestrians and announcing if it is clear or not

Question 3

What response code should you drive when no response code is designated on the MCT?

Answer 3

Code 2, unless directed otherwise by captain.

Question 4

What is the maximum you can drive over the posted speed limit in good driving conditions?

Answer 4

10 MPH

Question 5

What is the maximum permissible speed when driving in the center lane or oncoming traffic lanes?

Answer 5

20 MPH

Question 6

How fast can you drive through an intersection?

Answer 6

Posted speed limit only, even if driving C3

Question 7

What must you do when going through intersections in the center or oncoming traffic lanes?

Answer 7

Come to a complete stop, even if light is green.

Question 8

When the initial company arrives on scene and states “nothing showing,” how should the rest of the responding units drive?

Answer 8

Code 3, but not exceeding the speed limit.

Question 9

When no backer is available, what should the driver do before backing?

Answer 9

Walk completely around the apparatus to determine if obstructions are present before backing.

Question 10

During an emergency response, passing other emergency vehicles should be avoided. If it is necessary, how should you go about doing so?

Answer 10

Permission must be obtained through radio communications