Driving

Question 1

What is the GVM, length, height and width of a Scania (Series 4) Pumper?

Answer 1

GVM 18.6 tonnes (Tare 13.5T)
Length: 8m
Height: 3.1m
Width: 2.5m

Question 2

What is the GVM, length, height and width of a Scania (Series 5) Pumper?

Answer 2

GVM:18.6 tonnes
Length: 8.4m
Height:3.2m
Width: 2.5m

Question 3

What type of pumps are mounted on the Scania pumpers and what are their flow rates?

Answer 3

Mid Mounted Darley LDMH 1000
3800 Litres/minute (main pump) @ 1000kpa
800 Litres/minute (HP pump) @ 2400kpa

Question 4

What is the GVM, length, height and width of a Hino 4x4 Heavy Bushfire tanker?

Answer 4

GVM: 13.9 tonnes
Length: 7.92m
Height: 2.96m
Width: 2.5m

Question 5

What is the capacity of the water tank on a Scania Pumper?

Answer 5

1500L

Question 6

What is the capacity of the water tank on a Hino 4x4 Bushfire Tanker?

Answer 6

3600L

Question 7

Which Legislation relate to driving operational vehicles?

Answer 7

ACT Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act
Australian Road Rules
Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017
Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977
Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Fire Brigade Member Exemption 2011
Public Sector Management Act 1994
ACT Fire & Rescue Enterprise Agreement

Question 8

The OIC has the authority to direct the vehicle driver in relation to the following:

Answer 8

• Not to drive vehicle
• Direct any qualified driver to drive the vehicle
• Direct the driver to reduce speed for safety reasons
• Direct the driver to stop the vehicle AND
• Direct the driver to cancel UDD

Question 9

Which fluids can be topped up by driver at station?

Answer 9

• Engine Oil
• Radiator (water only - coolant by workshop)
• Windscreen Washer

Question 10

Which checks are undertaken by drivers on Monday day shift?

Answer 10

• Check/adjust tyre pressure

- Enter odometer in MDT

Question 11

Daily check for wheels, wheel nuts and tyres?

Answer 11

• Rims
• no dents in flanges, no loose lugs, rust trails, cracks in rim assembly
• Tyres (minimum 1.5mm tread), dual tyres not touching
• Spare wheel
• Wheel nuts

Question 12

Daily check for which fluid levels?

Answer 12

Fuel
Oil
Coolant
Wiper Washer
other fluids
Water/foam tanks

Question 13

Daily check for Air tanks?

Answer 13

Drain air tanks each day

Listen for leaks

Question 14

Daily check for Vehicle posture?

Answer 14

Not leaning to one side

Sitting level front to back

Question 15

The main influences affecting a driver’s behaviour are

Answer 15

Judgement
Habits
Skills
Experience
Ability
Concentration
Age
Driver Education

Question 16

Examples of influences that can temporarily change a driver’s behaviour?

Answer 16

Alcohol and/or drugs

• Emotions (anger, depression, anxiety)
• Fatigue
• Patience
• Absent mindedness
• Road Accidents
• Stress factors
• Working conditions

Question 17

Main attitudes/traits of a good driver

Answer 17

Responsibility - Tolerance- Maturity - Courtesy

Question 18

Characteristics of a proactive driver

Answer 18

• Expects the unexpected- Demonstrates superior observation and anticipation skills- Has developed good driving skills- Drives in a manner that displays the qualities of a good driver- Integrates road law road craft and road sense knowledge and skills with the ‘System of Vehicle Control”

Question 19

What are some examples for Navigation a driver may use?

Answer 19

• Rely on own area knowledge- Consult station map prior to departure- Rely on other member’s advice- Pre-arrange a nominated map reader- GPS assisted

Question 20

On what type of roads can Urban Pumpers be driven?

Answer 20

Sealed roads onlyFormed dirt roads only when vehicle weight is supported, ground provides sufficient traction and is operationally required to take such a route

Question 21

What are the 7 support systems in a vehicle?

Answer 21

1. Electrical2. Cooling3. Lubrication4. Ignition5. Fuel6. Braking7. Drive-line

Question 22

Two types of braking system?

Answer 22

HydraulicAir

Question 23

What is the System of Vehicle control?

Answer 23

A system or drill, in which each function is considered, in sequence by the driver at the approach to a hazard

Question 24

What are the 6 features of the System of Vehicle Control?

Answer 24

1. Course2. Mirrors and Signals3. Brakes4. Gears and Mirrors5. Evasive Action6. Acceleration points

Question 25

What are causes of oversteer (rear wheel skid)?

Answer 25

• Excessive speed- Harsh or excessive throttle (real/all wheel drive vehicles)- Harsh or excessive breaking- Deceleration during cornering- Harsh steering

Question 26

What are causes of understeer (front wheel skid)?

Answer 26

Excessive corneringExcessive steering - too harsh or too muchAcceleration into or during corneringExcessive acceleration (front wheel drives)

Question 27

Three stages of threshold braking?

Answer 27

Ease - on the brake taking up pedal slackSqueeze - pedal until you reach maximum available pressure without locking up brakesEase - the pressure on brake pedal if brakes are locking up

Question 28

What is the the forward stationary buffer for ACT F&R heavy vehicles?

Answer 28

5 metres

Question 29

Your road position should be determined with reference to the following considerations:

Answer 29

• Allowing for maximum observation- Allows other road users to see you- ‘Telegraphs’ your intentions to other road users

Question 30

How many metres should you position your vehicle from a burning vehicle?

Answer 30

At least 30m