IFSTA Book Chapter 3

Question 1

What is reckless disregard?

Answer 1

An act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger while ignoring any potential consequences of so doing.

Question 2

What is negligence?

Answer 2

Breach of duty in which a person or organization fails to preform at the standard required by law or that would be expected by a reasonable person under similar circumstances

Question 3

What is gross negligence?

Answer 3

Willful and wanton disregard

Question 4

What area is the most common place for accidents

Answer 4

At intersections

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Question 5

At what speed may an emergency vehicle outrun its sirens?

Answer 5

50 mph

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Question 6

When multiple units are responding together how far apart should they be?

Answer 6

300 to 500 feet

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Question 7

What is an acceleration skid

Answer 7

Usually occur when the gas pedal is applied too quickly

Question 8

What is a locked wheel skid?

Answer 8

This type of skid usually caused by breaking too hard at a higher rate of speed unlocking the wheels the vehicle will scared no matter which way the stairwells turn start

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