F class licence test Flashcards
What is the act that covers emergency vehicles?
Highway traffic act, sets out the privileges ad covers emergency vehicles
when should an emergency vehicle enter an intersection with a red light?
after coming to a complete stop, with emergency lights and sirens going.
what is the general posted speed limit capp for most services?
20-25km over the posted speed limit
what is the max speed when moving through stationary traffic?
40 km/hr over
what is the max speed when moving through moving traffic?
20 km/hr over posted limit
who is at fault if the HTA is not followed?
the driver of the ambulance
90% of accidents are preventable (t/f)
true
what are the principles of safe driving?
visibility, space, and communication
what are the 6 defensive driving principles that should be applied? (6)
- pre-driving circle check ( DVIR)
- eye lead time of 15 sec ( 1-1.5 blocks in town or 400m)
- move your eyes every 2 sec, check the mirrors every 5 secs, avoid other vehicles blindspots, use the lane of least resistance
- be proactive
- be predictable
- space cushion
what is the point of no return?
the point when you can not make a safe stop when the light changes from green to yellow
you should always reverse park with an ambulance (t/f)
yes if its the easiest way to exit
how far ahead should you be scanning if you are exiting a highway?
15 seconds
when should you signal for a turn?
100ft ahead of your turn
when reversing in the ambulance you should always have a……
spotter in your view ( wear a vest at night time)
when driving at night time you should….
use high beams, do not out drive your headlights, go slowly around curves, report impaired drivers and keep your distance
dusk/dawn, weather conditions, visual problems etc are ex of……
adverse road conditions
how to control hydroplaning?
take foot off gas and steer into the direction of pull.
what is threshold braking?
in vehicles w/o abs, slam on brakes and ease up when the vehicles about to come to a complete stop (stutter the brakes)
what to do when a tire blows out?
use gas to pull the vehicle to the curb, bring the vehicle to a full stop, change the tire
how often does an ambulance need to be certified?
every 12 months