Intersection Hazards Flashcards
What type of crashes are the most common and serious involving ambulances?
Intersection crashes
Intersection crashes typically involve multiple vehicles and can lead to severe outcomes, especially for emergency responders.
What should you do before reaching an intersection while on an urgent call?
Change the siren tone
Changing the siren tone alerts other motorists to your presence.
What is the recommended action at a traffic light when you cannot wait?
Come to a brief stop
Stopping allows you to check for other motorists and pedestrians before proceeding.
What should you scan for when approaching an intersection?
Hazards and clear lanes
Scanning helps ensure that it is safe to proceed through the intersection.
What should you focus on while proceeding through an intersection?
The road
Avoid distractions like talking on the radio or consulting maps.
True or False: Motorists timing traffic lights do not pose a hazard.
False
Motorists timing lights can create dangerous situations at intersections.
What can happen if multiple emergency vehicles respond through the same intersection?
Serious accidents could occur
Drivers may not expect additional emergency vehicles after yielding to the first.
What should be done to signal motorists that a second emergency vehicle is approaching?
Use a different siren tone
Differentiating siren tones helps alert motorists to the presence of multiple emergency units.
Fill in the blank: Serious accidents could occur when two emergency vehicles enter the same intersection unless both drivers are operating with _______.
[due regard]
Due regard means being cautious and aware of other vehicles in the intersection.
What is a common practice that can create hazards at intersections for emergency vehicles?
Convoys of emergency vehicles
Multiple vehicles responding from the same location can lead to confusion and accidents.
