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Leong-Tech: Book 8 > Module #5 & #6: Driver's Training & Driving Non-Emergency > Flashcards

Module #5 & #6: Driver's Training & Driving Non-Emergency Flashcards

1
Q

Disc Brake systems become MORE efficient as they get ______ and expand making better contact with the Brake Pads.

A

Hot

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2
Q

Depending on the type of vehicle, it will take between ___ to ___ second for the AIR to reach the brakes after you press the foot pedal. This is known as ______ _______.

A

1/4 to 1 sec.

Brake Lag

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3
Q

What THREE factors can create additional Blind Spots?

A

Mirror placement

Captain placement

Light Glare

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4
Q

Fire Dept. Drivers must possess both driving Skills and proper attitude. _________ is the most important component.

A

Attitude

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5
Q

Good Attitude makes up what percentage of Safe Driving Practices?

A

60%

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6
Q

Safe Driving can be broken down into THREE basic categories:

  1. _______ ________
  2. _______ ________ _______
  3. ______ ___________
A

Safe Vehicle

Good physical condition of the Driver

Good Attitude

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7
Q

Studies show that in 80 to 90 % of all Vehicle Accidents, _________ _________ is a contributing cause.

A

Emotional Disturbance

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8
Q

Perception Time is approximately ____ of a second.

A

3/4 of a sec.

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9
Q

Reaction Time is approximately ____ of a second.

A

3/4 of a sec.

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10
Q

What are the 5 Rules of the SMITH SYSTEM?

A

MAK LG

Make sure they can see you
Aim high in steering
Keep your eyes moving
Leave yourself an out
Get the "Big Picture"
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11
Q

Total Stopping Distance is determined by what THREE factors?

  1. _________
  2. _________
  3. __________
A

Vehicle Braking
Perception Time
Reaction Time

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12
Q

A Heavy Two-Axle vehicle traveling at 60 mph will take approx. _____ ft. to stop

A

436 ft.

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13
Q

Because of Total Stopping Distance, Members driving Heavy Apparatus should be concerned about Emergency Stops of Apparatus traveling over ____ mph.

A

30 mph

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14
Q

Following Distance:

What TWO factors determine Adequate Spacing between you and a vehicle in front of you?

A

Reaction Time

Stopping Time

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15
Q

To determine FOLLOWING DISTANCE for Heavy Apparatus, the general rule is _____ vehicle lengths for every ____ miles per hour.

A

Three

10 mph

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16
Q

A system for determining Safe Following Distance is the ____ second rule. All ow the rear bumper of the front vehicle to pass an object then count. If the front of YOUR vehicle passes that object before ____ seconds, you’re TOO CLOSE.

A

3 sec.

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17
Q

Pumping Disc Brakes on slick roads can cause ________ ________.

A

Wheel/Brake Lockup

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18
Q

Windshield Wipers should be inspected _________.

A

Weekly

19
Q

Night Driving under any condition is dangerous. ____% of all accidents occur at night and ____% of all FATAL accidents occur at night.

A

30%

47%

20
Q

When approaching a vehicle, HIGH BEAM Lights must be dimmed at least _____ ft. ahead of the vehicle.

A

500 ft.

21
Q

When following, HIGH BEAM Lights must be dimmed ____ ft. BEHIND a vehicle.

A

300 ft.

22
Q

Driving in TWILIGHT is _____ dangerous than Night Driving?

A

more

23
Q

Twilight Driving:

Almost ____ of all motor vehicle accidents occur between the hours of ____p.m. and ____p.m.

A

1/3

4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

24
Q

What is more dangerous? Morning Twilight driving or Evening Twilight driving?

A

Evening Twilight

25
Q

In FOG conditions, an object at 15 yards will appear to be ___ yards away. This effect Increases as the DISTANCE Increases.

A

30 yards.

26
Q

When the EYES have nothing to look at, they tend to focus at a very short DISTANCE. Usually about ___ ft.

A

10 ft.

27
Q

HEADLIGHTS should only be used on LOW BEAMs. The brilliance of High Beams creates a glare and reduces a Driver’s _______ __ ________.

A

Depth of Field

28
Q

When a RAIN first begins, accidents increase dramatically during the first ______. Extremely Slick conditions usually last for approx. _____ to ______ of an hour

A

first 1/2 hour

1/2 to 3/4 of an hour

29
Q

Extremely Slick conditions usually last 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour after a RAIN begins then tapers off to a point where the Wet Street is only ______ as slick as it would be Dry.

A

Twice

30
Q

Standing Water:
If Brakes become UNEVENLY water soaked (one Wet, one Dry) they will pull violently to the _____ Side possibly causing a Skid

A

Dry

31
Q

Standing Water:
Once you have driven through a Puddle, lightly apply pressure to the brake pedal to see if they work if they pull EVENLY. If there is a problem they can be quickly CLEARED by driving for block or two while slightly depressing the brake pedal. The HEAT generated will __________ the water.

A

Evaporate

32
Q

Rain can cause problems with Mirrors. ALWAYS try to ___ them when you must Back the vehicle.

A

Dry

33
Q

Nationwide, BACKING Accidents account for ___% of all single-vehicle collisions.

A

85%

34
Q

As a Driver, your best aid in BACKING Heavy Apparatus is your ______ ________. Non-Emergency backing should NEVER take place without the assistance of one.

A

Safety Spotter

35
Q

Convex (Fish Eye) Mirrors can distort _____ _______ and should NOT be used for Backing.

A

Depth Perception

36
Q

Backing and Rehousing Procedure:

The Safety Spotter shall be positioned in the most advantageous position (on or off side) and outside the Apparatus HAZARD ZONE. This zone is defined as the area ___ ft. BEHIND the apparatus and __ ft. to each SIDE.

A

15 ft.

3 ft.

37
Q

Backing and Rehousing Procedure:

All _________ _______ SHALL be activated. If backing at Night, Backup and Pickup Lights should be used to illuminate the area.

A

Warning Lights

38
Q

Backing and Rehousing Procedure:

If an ALARM is received while backing where should you start the NEW Response from?

A

Continue backing and start from Quarters

39
Q

Who SHALL control all phases of the Backing and Rehousing Operation?

A

Station Commander

40
Q

Backing and Rehousing Procedure:

The Apparatus Driver SHALL check for CLEARANCE on both ____ as well as _________ Clearance. Then back the Apparatus in a SLOW controlled manner after receiving a “_____ _______” from Safety Personnel.

A

Sides

Vertical

“All Clear”

41
Q

Backing and Rehousing Procedure:

What is the SIGNAL that SHALL be given to cause the Driver to STOP the apparatus.

A

Double, Closed Fist with Crossed Arms

42
Q

Traffic Control:

A HELMET shall be worn at ALL times when directing traffic in adherence to the California Vehicle Code, Section ____.

A

Section 2801

43
Q

Traffic Control:

At Night, how should you motion to Traffic? Up and Down or Side to Side?

A

Up and Down

*side to side misdirects motorists to pass to the side of the apparatus

Leong-Tech: Book 8 (8 decks)

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