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Initial Driving Course: Emergency Vehicle Driver Flashcards

1
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By conducting a vehicle inspection and pre-drive check you ensure the vehicle is:

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  • Safe mechanically
  • Legally roadworthy
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2
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When does a daily vehicle inspection occur?

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At the commencement of each shift.

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3
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What do you check before entering the cabin?

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A clockwise walk around the appliance starting from the front.

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4
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What are the advantages of pull-push steering?

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  • Two hands will always be on the wheel
  • Complete control
  • When performed correctly, your hands should always return to 10 and 2/9 or 3 positions on the steering wheel without crossing your arms or taking your hands off the wheel.
  • Less effort
  • Smoother steering
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5
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Factors affecting driver attitude and behavior

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  • Judgement
  • Ability
  • Habit
  • Skills
  • Experience
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How do you improve driver behavior?

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  • Self-discipline
  • Desire
  • Training
  • Expirience
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7
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What does it mean to be an assertive driver?

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To be a defensive, safe, responsible driver you should always strive to be assertive.

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8
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What is the major piece of legislation regarding road rules pertaining to emergency vehicles?

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  • Road safety road rules 2017 Victoria
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9
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What is the minimum height a bridge needs to be without a sign?

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4.6m

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10
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According to the Road Safety Act 1986, emergency vehicle, for a provision of these rules, means:

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(c) a vehicle operated by or on behalf of and under the control of -
(i) Fire Rescue Victoria established by section 6 of the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1999

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11
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306 Exemptions for drivers of emergency vehicles

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  • The driver is taking reasonable care
  • If the vehicle is moving
  • If the vehicle is displaying a blue or red flashing lights or sounding alarm
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12
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307

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Stopping and Parking

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13
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How much alcohol can you have in your system when driving an emergency vehicle?

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Zero blood alcohol content at all times.

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14
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What are the exemptions for division B: local councils?

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Exemptions apply for a number of load limited routes (bridges etc.); however an exemption must be issued by the controlling authority (VicRoads, Local Councils, etc.)

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15
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79A

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Approaching and passing a stationary or slow-moving police vehicles, emergency vehicles, enforcement vehicles and escort vehicles

A driver must no speed greater than 40kms

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16
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Where are the full set of policies and associated procedures available?

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Intranet

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17
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What are the speed limits from the Joint Operational Policy for Emergency Vehicle Driving?

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  • No more than 20kms above the speed limit
  • A maximum speed of 110kms for vehicles over 4.5 Tonnes
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18
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What is the Fire Service Safety Notice in regard to personnel in FRV vehicles?

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  • Drivers and passengers shall not wear helmets in the cabin
  • All items withing the cabin should be secured
  • When reversing a fire service appliance, drivers must use a guide
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19
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What is the policy for seatbelts?

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  • Seatbelts must be worn at all times while the vehicle is in motion unless a written exemption is held
  • The driver is exempt from wearing a seatbelt when reversing
20
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What are the Seven Vehicle Support Systems?

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  1. Electrical
  2. Fuel
  3. Cooling
  4. Braking
  5. Lubrication
  6. Drive-line
  7. Ignition
21
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What are the primary components and functions of a vehicles electrical system?

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  • Alternator
  • Battery
  • Electrical circuits
  • Fuses/circuit breakers
  • Warning lights and gauges
22
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What are the primary components and functions of a vehicles cooling system?

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  • Fan
  • Radiator
  • Expansion tank (overflow reservoir)
  • Water pump
  • Thermostat
  • Temperature warning light/gauge/alarm
  • Heater
23
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What are the primary components and functions of a vehicles lubrication system?

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  • Oil pump
  • Oil Filter
  • Sump
  • Turbo lubricator
  • Oil pressure gauge and warning light
24
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What are the 3 types of braking systems?

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  1. Hydraulic
  2. Air
  3. Air over Hydraulic
25
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What is this?

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Interlock

26
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What does this symbol mean?

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The differential lock is engaged.

27
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What are the four main reasons why an FRV appliance wont start?

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  1. The 240V charger is still plugged in
  2. The battery guard is activated
  3. The transmission lever is in ‘D’ (DRIVE)
  4. The battery isolator switch is set to isolate
28
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What is the maximum RPM to build up air brakes?

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1200RPM

29
Q

If an air brake pressure is reached and the audible warning buzzing has stopped, why won’t is release?

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The interlock has been reset.

30
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What check must you do for all occupants seated within a cabin?

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  • Ensure all occupants have their seatbelt fastened
  • Breathing apparatus harnesses are not to be used as a replacement for a seatbelt
31
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What must you do if you have accidentally filled the vehicle/appliance with the wrong fuel?

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  • Remove the keys
  • Contact the communication center and place the vehicle/appliance out of commission
  • Contact your commander/duty officer and inform them of your actions
32
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How does the Hendon system work?

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  1. Position
  2. Speed
  3. Gear
  4. Acceleration
33
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What is a hazard?

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Anything which is an actual or potential danger.

34
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What does planning for safe defensive driving entail?

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  • Observation
  • Anticipate hazards
  • Prioritise
  • Decide what to do
  • Act
35
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What is stopping distance?

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Reaction distance + Braking distance = Stopping Distance

36
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What are the hang back numbers for FRV appliances?

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  • Dry road: 4 seconds
  • Wet road: 8 seconds
37
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What does commentary driving help facilitate?

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  • Concentration
  • Observation
  • Ability to drive systematically
38
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What are the advantages of ABS?

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Allows brake and swerve procedures whilst applying optimum braking

39
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What are the exemptions for drivers of emergency vehicles?

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When driving code 1 response, you should drive in a manner that assumes other road users, including cyclists, e-scooter riders and pedestrians cannot hear and see you.

40
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Under what conditions are FRV permitted to pass a tram while code 1?

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  • The doors are closed (no warning lights flashing)
  • There are no pedestrians walking to or from the tram
  • The driver is taking reasonable care, and travelling at a reasonable speed, below the posted speed limit
41
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What are the causes of skidding?

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  • Excessive speed
  • Course steering
  • Harsh acceleration
  • Excessive acceleration
42
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What is oversteering?

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Rear wheel skid

43
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What is understeering?

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Front wheel skid

44
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What are the 3 forces acting on the center of gravity?

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  1. Roll
  2. Pitch
  3. Yaw
45
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What are the 3 forces acting on the role of momentum?

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  1. Momentum
  2. Directional control
  3. Centrifugal Force
46
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What is centrifugal force?

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The force lulling your vehicle off the outer edge of the corner

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