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Driving Flashcards

0
Q

What’s the max time allowed for air pressure to build after starting?

A

60 seconds

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1
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When do you add fluid to your engine?

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When the fluid level is below the “add” mark

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2
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At idle the pump discharge should be approx?

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50 psi

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3
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How much does stopping distance increase on slippery roads?

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3-15 times

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4
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What do you do if vehicle starts to skid?

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Ease off the gas, steer slightly into the skid, look where you want the vehicle to go.

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5
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Does the jake break affect ABS system?

A

No. The abs system will turn the jake break off whenever traction is lost and will reactivate it when abs system is turned off.

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6
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Jake break procedure in slippery conditions

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Start with it off, use normal engine breaking, if no loss of traction turn jake break on to the low setting, if slippage occurs turn it off immediately

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7
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Can you use jake break in medium or high during slippery conditions?

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Yes on medium but not recommended on high

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8
Q

When do you use a transmission retarder when slippery?

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Never

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9
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On type 3 engines, less than ______mph is required to engage front axle.

A

10

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10
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Two things are required to shift the transfer case on type 3

A

Transmission in neutral, and parking break set

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11
Q

How is percent of slope measured?

A

Rise divided by run

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12
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How is degree of slope measured?

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It is roughly half of the percent of slope

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13
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What is the max slope percentage you can drive up or down?

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35-40%. Angle greater than 40% raises the front end and compresses the back end

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14
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To maintain rolling friction, how long do you break firmly for?

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3-5 seconds. I you have to longer your going to fast.

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15
Q

Max slope degrees drive able on a side hill?

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25 degrees

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16
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Four concepts of getting unstuck

A

Lighter by dumping water. Bigger footprint by airing down. Better traction by using dun age. Digging runways

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17
Q

Before entering roadway after off road, what do you check?

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Tires, undercarriage, 4 wheel drive, compartments

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18
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Which way do you turn wheels when parking uphill and downhill?

A

Headed uphill-away from the curb.
Downhill-toward the curb.
Roll slowly until the wheel touches the curb then set the brake

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19
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When blocking what is taken into consideration when deciding which way to block?

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Type of incident and the direction you want to divert traffic

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20
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On a vehicle accident what is the safest way to block?

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Block left to protect crews working from extrication and medical compartments.

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21
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On a vehicle fire what is the safest way to block?

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Block right to protect the engineer at the p

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22
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If neither vehicle accident or vehicle fire which way do you block?

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Block in the direction you want to divert traffic

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23
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What if it is not possible to block right or left?

A

Park straight and turn wheels left or right depending on traffic

24
Q

How far should cones be spaced?

A

25-30 feet apart initially

25
Q

Where should the air unit be parked on an incident?

A

Clean air location

26
Q

At a medical aid who gets the best spot?

A

Ambulance

27
Q

When positioning on a wildland fire consider what?

A

Keep road clear, windows up, back into position, protection line, position on lee side of structure if possible

28
Q

What type of engine is in our KME

A

Caterpillar C13, 430 horse power, four stroke, six cylinder

29
Q

How big is fuel tank on KME

A

65 gallons

30
Q

What kind of brakes are on our KME

A

Front disk, rear drum, abs

31
Q

How does a jake break work?

A

When activated, it opens exhaust ports in the cylinders releasing the compressed air thus slowing the engine

32
Q

How does a transmission retarder wrk?

A

An external accumulator holds extra transmission fluid. When activated the air system shoots fluid into the retarder cavity. When the fluid interacts with the rotating and stationary veins it provides resistance thus slowing the output shaft

33
Q

How much do the ladders on the ladder rack weigh?

A

400 lbs

34
Q

What type of generator on our KME

A

Honda 1500 watt portable gasoline with electric start

35
Q

What does the last notch on the tab indicator of the brake lining indicate

A

1/4 inch of pad remaining

36
Q

What percentage of the rear springs can be cracked or broken

A

No more than 25 percent

37
Q

What should the depth of tread and psi be in the front tires

A

4/32 of an inch of tread and 100-120 psi or manufacture recommendations

38
Q

What is the tread depth on the rear tires

A

2/32 of an inch of tread

39
Q

How far down should the mud flaps be

A

2/3 down from the top of the tire

40
Q

What if the air filter restriction gauge reads in the red

A

Notify the mechanic

41
Q

Normal volt meter reading

A

12-14 volts

42
Q

Minimum fuel level

A

3/4 of a tank

43
Q

Normal water temp

A

170-210 degrees

44
Q

Normal oil pressure

A

35-75 psi

45
Q

Normal trans temp

A

Below 250 degrees

46
Q

Air tank pressures

A

Between 85 and 135 psi

47
Q

How much play should be in the steering wheel

A

No more than 10 degrees in a 20” wheel, this equals 2 inches

48
Q

Where do you check the coolant level

A

At the radiator, not the overflow reservoir

49
Q

What is the fuel mixture on 2 stroke engines in SBC

A

50:1 gas to oil

50
Q

What is the pneumonic for air brakes test

A 
Gov cut out
Gove cut in
S static
A applied
L low air
P pop out
A air recovery
T tug
51
Q

How is the monthly completed?

A

One or two times from the monthly checklist are added to the weekly each week so that all the monthly items are covered throughout the weeklies

52
Q

What items are on the monthly list

A 
Drain tank, back flush the pump
Clean all equipment compartments
Clean pump and engine with spitfire and water
Clean cab interior
Wax 
Perform extended maintenance
53
Q

What needs to be done for an emergency repair

A

Notify on duty BC
Arrange an aux
Call garage and make an appointment

54
Q

Where does the repair form from the garage go after repairs

A

The station file

55
Q

Type 3 specs for off road driving

A

33,000 pounds, 500 gallons of water, turbo diesel 6 cylinder 4 we’d

56
Q

Water tender 32 and 22 off road specs

A

31,000 pounds, 1500 gallons of water, turbo diesel 6 cylinder, 2wd

57
Q

Utilities and BC vehicle off road driving specs

A

6,000 pounds v8 gas engines, 4wd

58
Q

Which is greater, the angle of approach or departure on a type 3

A

Angle of approach is greater

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