Driving Flashcards
What are some factors that may change a driver’s behaviour?
Judgement, habit, ability, skills & experience.
How can driver’s behaviour be improved?
How can driver’s behaviour be improved?
• Self-discipline, desire, training & experience.
What is a Passive driver?
What is a Passive driver?
• Timid or unsure, driving at low speed, other drivers needs before themselves.
What is an Aggressive Driver?
What is an Aggressive Driver?
• Deliberately putting other road users at risk and putting own needs in front of everyone else’s. Includes behaviours like speeding, tailgating and cutting off other drivers.
What is an Assertive Driver?
What is an Assertive Driver?
• Confidence in abilities, skills and decision making. Drive defensively but with purpose
From what legislated document does FRV get exemptions for drivers of emergency vehicles?
• Road Safety Road Rules 2017
Exceptions for drivers of emergency vehicles, fall under rule …….. ?
• 306
These exemptions only apply, if you as the driver, are doing what 2 things?
- Showing reasonable care and
- If the vehicle is MOVING it is displaying flashing lights and/or sounding an alarm
(It must also be considered reasonable that the provision apply)
- Rule 307 of Road Safety Road Rules provides exemption pertaining to?
• Stopping and Parking emergency vehicles
Who is responsible for wearing seatbelts?
The driver (Rule 264) AND any person over 16 years (Rule 265
- subrule 4). Both will be fined.
Do you wear seatbelts reversing?
Seatbelts not required. Rule 264 - 2a
Are there any exemptions to wearing a seatbelt?
Medical only
Who is responsible for the stowage of loose items within the cabin of
FRV vehicles?
Driver is responsible for ensuring any loose items or equipment are secured
What drivers must have a BAC of 0.00?
• any bus capable of carrying more than 12 adults including the driver
• any rigid or articulated truck over 4.5 tonnes VM (that’s us)
• a heavy vehicle with Driver Under Instruction plates because you are learning
• holders of a probationary licence.
• Any employee of FRV that is on duty
Can fire service vehicles go through posted mass and dimensions limit signs?
No, unless you have a written exemption provided by controlling authority ie.
Vicroads or local council.
What’s the rule on pedestrians and vehicles at intersections?
Pedestrians have right of way at ALL intersections other than roundabouts where pedestrians must give way to vehicles. (Common sense suggests you misy still need to give way)
Under the 306 exemptions when can we cross Railway lines
- once the train passes? once boomgate is raised?
- once lights stop flashing?
• Only once all of the above occurs
Where can you find information on FRV’s Policies and Procedures in relation to driving?
• FRV Intranet- - Operational Training - Service, Delivery & Training - Driving Training
What are FRV requirements with Log Books?
• Complete after every trip. Have OIC sign off?
If a fire service appliance breaks down or incorrect fuel is added, who do we notify and what should we do.
Do NOT Start or attempt to move vehicle.
• Notifv Firecom and place out of commission
• Inform Ops Commander, Workshops/District Mechanics of your actions