Driver training Flashcards

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Define rule 306

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Exemption for drivers of emergency vehicles.
Under rule 306 an ACTF&R driver of an appliance responding to an incident may drive without following normal road rules, but is still legally bound to drive in a safe manner. This includes, but is not limited to driving through red lights, driving against normal traffic directions, crossing median strips, and avoiding red light or speed camera offences.

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Define rule 307

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Stopping and parking exemptions for police and emergency vehicles and authorised persons.
Under rule 307 an ACTF&R driver who i the driver of an appliance that has responded to an incident may stop or park without the normal restrictions applying.

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Define rule 78

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Keeping clear of police and emergency vehicles.
Under rule 78 other vehicle drivers should move out of the way of responding emergency vehicles. They must do this as soon as it is safe to do so, and may break road rules in order to keep clear. You should be prepared for unpredictable driver behaviour, as many drivers have never experienced emergency responce vehicles and may panic, or not know what to do.

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Define rule 79

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Giving way to police and emergency vehicles.
Under rule 79 other vehicle drivers should give way to responding emergency vehicles. They must do this by remaining stopped, or slowing, and may break road rules in order to give way. You should be prepared for unpredictable driver behaviour, as many drivers have never experienced emergency response vehicles and may be trying to give way without knowing your intentions.
Other vehicle drivers should never be forced out of the way, it must be their choice to take the action that they see as safe in the circumstances.

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Define rule 304

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Direction by a police officer or authorised person.
A person must obey any reasonable direction for the safe and efficient regulation of traffic given to the person by a police officer or authorised person, whether or not the person may contravene another provision of these Rules by obeying the direction.

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Necessary elements to establish negligence

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The existence of a duty of care owed.
A breach of the duty of care.
Damage or injury suffered.
The damage or injury must be as a result of the negligence. (causation)

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7
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Can a driver under UDD do anything

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No - Under rule 306 they can break road rules.
But at all times they still owe a duty of care to everyone around them and must take all necessary steps to keep everyone safe at all times.

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What to do if you have a accident whilst driving ACTF&R appliance

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Write a detailed record in your contemporaneous notebook. Do not admit liability.
Exchange details.
SO advise COMCEN of accident details.
Driver relived pending investigation.
Commander notified.
Driver training notified.
Investigation conducted.
Driver reinstatement or reassessment.
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9
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What is attitude defined as

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Mental position regarding a person or thing.
A feeling or emotion concerning some fact.
A reflection of a person’s character or personality.

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10
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Main factors that affect a drivers behaviour

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Judgement.
Habits.
Skills.
Experience.
Ability.
Concentration.
Age.
Driver education.
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Influences that can temporarily change a drivers behaviour

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Alcohol or drugs.
Emotions.
Fatigue.
Patience.
Health.
Absent mindedness.
Road accidents.
Stress factors.
Confidence level.
Financial worries.
Working conditions.
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12
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A proactive driver has high levels of

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Observation.
Concentration.
Anticipation.
Judgement.
Commonsense.
Courtesy.
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13
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When sitting in the drivers seat what 4 things do you check first

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Seat position.
Steering wheel position.
Mirror position.
Seatbelt.

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14
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What to check on the truck before driving

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Engine Oil.
Engine coolant.
Clutch fluid.
Brake fluid.
Power steering fluid.
Windscreen condition.
Current rego.
Leaks.
Lights, Beacon, Siren.
Vehicle posture, leaks and load.
Wheels and tyres.
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15
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Where do you start a vehicle check

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Near side headlight and work around anti-clockwise.

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16
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Cooling system components

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Fan.
Fan belt.
Heater.
Overflow reservoir.
Radiator.
Temperature warning light/gauge/alarm.
Thermostat.
Water pump.
17
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Electrical ignition system components

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Air cleaner.
Carburetor.
Fuel injection.
Intake manifold.
Exhaust manifold.
Fuel filter.
Fuel gauge.
Fuel pump.
Fuel tank.
Tank cap.
18
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Compression ignition system components

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Fuel filter.
Glow plug.
Injector.
Injector pump.

19
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Braking system components

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Brake pedal.
Booster.
Master cylinder.
Brake fluid line.
Brake fluid.
Brake fluid reservoir.
Brake lining/pad.
Park brake.
Warning light.
Disc brake.
20
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Drive line system components

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Clutch.
Torque converter.
Constant velocity joint.
Differential.
Drive shaft.
Engine.
Transfer case.
Transmission.
21
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What is the system of vehicle controls

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Course.
Mirrors and signals.
Brakes.
Gears and mirrors.
Evasive action.
Acceleration points.
22
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Lane changing System

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A - Ahead
M - Mirrors
I - Indicators
S - Shoulder
S - Steer
23
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Three elements relating to centre of gravity

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Roll.
Pitch.
Yaw.

24
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What is roll

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Roll is sideways motion your vehicle experiences when travelling around a corner.

25
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What is pitch

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As your vehicle accelerated or brakes, the front or rear tends to rise or fall. This is known as pitch.

26
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What is yaw

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Yaw is the motion that takes place if the vehicle should experience a loss of control and begins to spins.

27
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What is centrifugal force

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The force trying to pull you away from the corner.

28
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What is centripetal force

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The opposite force or effect to centrifugal force, it is experienced when tyres have sufficient grip to be able to turn.

29
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Components of ABS system

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Brake booster.
ABS computer.
Disc brakes.
Brake pedal.
Wheel sensors.
30
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What do you do if the appliance overheats.

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Stop, handbrake, neutral, 1200 - 1500rpm for 2-3 mins.

31
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Scania series 4 Dimension

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8m Long

  1. 25m Tall
  2. 5m Wide
  3. 8t Weight
32
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Cyclist clearance in heavy vehicle

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Under 60km - 1m

Over 60km - 1.5m

33
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Where should load be carried

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As close to the midline as possible.