IFSTA Aerial Chapter 5 Driving Apparatus

Question 1

How long do you wait for the Oil Pressure Gauge to show sufficient operating pressure prior to immediately having to shut engine off

Answer 1

5 to 10 seconds

Question 2

When does Engine Lugging Occurr

Answer 2

When throttle is applied while the transmission is in too high a gear for the demand on the engine

Question 3

Vehicle Equipped with Airbrakes, how long is the momentary delay between the operator pushing the brake and sufficient air pressure is sent to the brakes

Answer 3

Approx .4 seconds

Question 4

Passing of Other Vehicles (overtaking)

Answer 4

Always travel innermost lane (multilane roads)

Avoid passing on the right

Avoid passing other emergency vehicles

Question 5

If two apparatus approach an intersection with OPTICOM which apparatus will have the green light first

Answer 5

Whichever side is recognized by the sensor first

Question 6

How is jackknifing achieved

Answer 6

Trailer and cab of a tiller are at an angle less than 90 degrees

Question 7

Which side of the trailer is the tractor driver blind to in tiller apparatus

Answer 7

Forward of the trailer wheels, up to the turntable on the outside of the turn

Question 8

Name of raised reflective markers for surface mounted roadway applications

Answer 8

Stimsonite markers