Driving

Question 1

Apparatus shall be driven with particular emphasis placed on?

Answer 1

Defensive driving

Question 2

Are members exempt from civil liability for an accident that occurs on duty?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What is caused by heat due to excessive breaking where the brake pads begin to melt?

Answer 3

Break fade

Question 4

What is brake lag?

Answer 4

The time it takes for the air to reach the brakes after pressing the break pedal. Usually between 1/4-1 seconds.

Question 5

What percentage of safe driving is attitude?

Answer 5

60 percent

Question 6

What are the 3 basic cat agonies of safe driving?

Answer 6

1) Attitude
2) Safe vehicle
3) Good physical condition of the driver

Question 7

What percentage of accidents are caused by an emotional disturbance?

Answer 7

80-90 percent

Question 8

What is the term for the time it takes you to sight a situation and then recognize the situation?

Answer 8

Perception time. Usually 3/4 second

Question 9

What is the term for the time it takes a driver to identify a hazard and then react to it?

Answer 9

Reaction time. Usually 3/4 second

Question 10

What are the 5 rules of the SMITH system?

Answer 10

1) Aim high in steering
2) Get the BIG picture
3) Keep your eyes moving
4) Leave yourself an out
5) Make sure they see you

Question 11

What are the 3 factors determining “total stopping distance?”

Answer 11

1) Vehicle braking
2) Perception time
3) Reaction time

Question 12

What is the general rule used for calculating following distances?

Answer 12

3 vehicle lengths for every 10mph
Or
Use the 3 second rule.

Question 13

When is “wheel lockup” more likely to occur?

Answer 13

When pumping the brakes. Especially disk brakes on slick roads.

Question 14

What percentage of all fatal accidents occur at night?

Answer 14

47 percent

Question 15

At what lengths in front of and behind vehicles shall you dim high beam lights while driving?

Answer 15

500ft ahead of approaching vehicle

300ft behind a vehicle you’re following

Question 16

How much longer does it take to stop on a wet street vs a dry street?

Answer 16

Twice as long

Question 17

How long do extremely slick conditions last on a road after it rains?

Answer 17

30-45 minutes

Question 18

When backing, what is the “hazard zone” defined as?

Answer 18

The hazard zone is 15 feet behind and 3 feet to each side of the rear of the apparatus

Question 19

What are most backing accidents a result of?

Answer 19

Bad communication or not following procedures

Question 20

What is the proper hand placement while driving?

Answer 20

3 and 9

Question 21

What is usually the cause of steering failure?

Answer 21

Engine failure in vehicles with power steering

Question 22

What happens to your perception-reaction distance and your braking distance when you double your speed?

Answer 22

Perception- reaction distance is doubled

Braking distance is multiplied by 4

Question 23

What is the number 1 rule in emergency driving?

Answer 23

Leave yourself an out

Question 24

When driving around tall buildings, windy roads, brush, or blind intersections how much can the siren audibility be reduced?

Answer 24

2/3rds

Question 25

Where do most accidents involving emergency apparatus occur?

Answer 25

Intersections

Question 26

When “aiming high” while driving, how far ahead should you look?

Answer 26

5 seconds

Question 27

When driving, how often should you check your mirrors?

Answer 27

Every 5 seconds

Question 28

What is the “core” of defensive driving?

Answer 28

Get the big picture

Question 29

According to the driver training manual, the tillerman shall keep his eyes how far ahead of the truck?

Answer 29

1/2 block ahead

Question 30

According to the smith system, the driver shall check his mirrors how often?

Answer 30

Every 5 seconds

Question 31

According to book 8, idling wastes how many gallons of fuel per hour?

Answer 31

1/2 gallon

Question 32

According to Book 8, apparatus shall not be turned off if engine temp is over what?

Answer 32

195 degrees

Question 33

Which types of brakes are more susceptible to brake fade?

Answer 33

Drum

Question 34

According to book 8, hydroplaning only requires how much water?

Answer 34

1/5”

Question 35

When driving on wet pavement, the total stopping distance is increased by what percent?

Answer 35

35-40%

Question 36

Skidding is involved in what percent of accidents?

Answer 36

25%