EVIP 3.0 Flashcards
Requirements for EVIP by DOL
A DOL approved requirement for vehicles over 26,001 lbs or trailer over 10,000 lbs. CDL exemption only applies to WA State.
SPECFIC EXEMPTIONS
EV operators are subject to ALL traffic
regulations unless given specific
exemptions.
A specific exemption is a statement in
your state statute giving the EV operator
certain privileges as set forth in the law
not ordinarily permitted.
They ALWAYS contain a clause
providing for the safety of other motorists.
A situation in which there is a high
probability of death or serious injury to an
individual(s) or significant property loss and
actions by the emergency vehicle driver may
reduce the seriousness of the situations.
TRUE EMERGENCY
The emergency mode utilizes warning lights
and sirens, if necessary, during a response
to a true emergency.
EMERGENCY MODE
Even when specific exemption is made, you
may be held criminally/civilly liable for your
actions if you do not exercise due regard for
the safety of others.
This means that while performing similar
duties and under similar circumstances, a
reasonably careful person would act in the
same manner.
DUE REGARD
The driver of an
authorized emergency vehicle, when
responding to an emergency call or when in
the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator
of the law or when responding to but not
upon returning from a fire alarm, may
exercise the privileges set forth in this
section, but subject to the conditions herein
stated.
RCW 46.61.035 (1)
The driver of an
authorized emergency vehicle may:
(a) Park or stand, irrespective of the
provisions of this chapter;
(b) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop
sign, but only after slowing down as may be
necessary for safe operation;
(c) Exceed the maximum speed limits so
long as he or she does not endanger life or
property;
(d) Disregard regulations governing direction
of movement or turning in specified
directions.
RCW 46.61.035 (2)
The exemptions herein
granted to an authorized emergency vehicle
shall apply only when such vehicle is making
use of visual signals meeting the
requirements of RCW 46.37.190, except
that: …(b) authorized emergency vehicles
shall use audible signals when necessary
to warn others of the emergency nature of
the situation but in no case shall they be
required to use
RCW 46.61.035 (3)
The foregoing provisions
shall not relieve the driver of an authorized
emergency vehicle from the duty to drive
with due regard for the safety of all persons,
nor shall such provisions protect the driver
from the consequences of his or her reckless
disregard for the safety of others.
RCW 46.61.035 (4)
MVCs count for what percent of LODDs?
Motor vehicle collisions accounted for Line of
Duty Deaths (LODD) 25% of all emergency
related deaths:
#2 Leading Cause of LODD
1,000 Firefighter Injuries a year
#1 Cause of Legal Actions against
Departments
DEFENSIVE DRIVING STRATEGIES
Scan, Identify, Anticipate, Decide, Execute
SIADE
Inattentive Drivers
20 % of other drivers are DWI/DWAI
80% of all drivers are doing something
else
70% of new drivers have an accident in
the first year of licensing
DICE
Decision: decide which way you want to
go.
Intent: signal your intention, let others
know what you are about to do.
Check: check your mirrors, lean forward
in your seat to reduce the blind spot.
Execute: make your merge a gradual
one, do not perform maneuvers that
cause excessive swaying of the
apparatus.
Approaching uncontrolled Rail Crossings
Fires near Railroad tracks
Train emergencies
Stop at uncontrolled crossings, look
and listen
Don’t shift gears on tracks
If you are stuck, ditch the rig
Know the length of your EV and don’t
try to ‘beat’ a train
WHEEL LEAVING
ROADWAY
Do not panic.
* Maintain control of the steering wheel.
* Take your foot off the accelerator, but do
not brake.
* Allow the Vehicle to slow down on its
own.
* When the vehicle reaches a slow, safe
speed, turn the wheel to the left and
gently steer back onto the roadway.
* Be careful not to overcorrect.
