Module #5 & #6: Driver's Training & Driving Non-Emergency Flashcards
Disc Brake systems become MORE efficient as they get ______ and expand making better contact with the Brake Pads.
Hot
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 ______ _______.
1/4 to 1 sec.
Brake Lag
What THREE factors can create additional Blind Spots?
Mirror placement
Captain placement
Light Glare
Fire Dept. Drivers must possess both driving Skills and proper attitude. _________ is the most important component.
Attitude
Good Attitude makes up what percentage of Safe Driving Practices?
60%
Safe Driving can be broken down into THREE basic categories:
- _______ ________
- _______ ________ _______
- ______ ___________
Safe Vehicle
Good physical condition of the Driver
Good Attitude
Studies show that in 80 to 90 % of all Vehicle Accidents, _________ _________ is a contributing cause.
Emotional Disturbance
Perception Time is approximately ____ of a second.
3/4 of a sec.
Reaction Time is approximately ____ of a second.
3/4 of a sec.
What are the 5 Rules of the SMITH SYSTEM?
MAK LG
Make sure they can see you Aim high in steering Keep your eyes moving Leave yourself an out Get the "Big Picture"
Total Stopping Distance is determined by what THREE factors?
- _________
- _________
- __________
Vehicle Braking
Perception Time
Reaction Time
A Heavy Two-Axle vehicle traveling at 60 mph will take approx. _____ ft. to stop
436 ft.
Because of Total Stopping Distance, Members driving Heavy Apparatus should be concerned about Emergency Stops of Apparatus traveling over ____ mph.
30 mph
Following Distance:
What TWO factors determine Adequate Spacing between you and a vehicle in front of you?
Reaction Time
Stopping Time
To determine FOLLOWING DISTANCE for Heavy Apparatus, the general rule is _____ vehicle lengths for every ____ miles per hour.
Three
10 mph
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.
3 sec.
Pumping Disc Brakes on slick roads can cause ________ ________.
Wheel/Brake Lockup
Windshield Wipers should be inspected _________.
Weekly
Night Driving under any condition is dangerous. ____% of all accidents occur at night and ____% of all FATAL accidents occur at night.
30%
47%
When approaching a vehicle, HIGH BEAM Lights must be dimmed at least _____ ft. ahead of the vehicle.
500 ft.
When following, HIGH BEAM Lights must be dimmed ____ ft. BEHIND a vehicle.
300 ft.
Driving in TWILIGHT is _____ dangerous than Night Driving?
more
Twilight Driving:
Almost ____ of all motor vehicle accidents occur between the hours of ____p.m. and ____p.m.
1/3
4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
What is more dangerous? Morning Twilight driving or Evening Twilight driving?
Evening Twilight
In FOG conditions, an object at 15 yards will appear to be ___ yards away. This effect Increases as the DISTANCE Increases.
30 yards.
When the EYES have nothing to look at, they tend to focus at a very short DISTANCE. Usually about ___ ft.
10 ft.
HEADLIGHTS should only be used on LOW BEAMs. The brilliance of High Beams creates a glare and reduces a Driver’s _______ __ ________.
Depth of Field
When a RAIN first begins, accidents increase dramatically during the first ______. Extremely Slick conditions usually last for approx. _____ to ______ of an hour
first 1/2 hour
1/2 to 3/4 of an hour
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.
Twice
Standing Water:
If Brakes become UNEVENLY water soaked (one Wet, one Dry) they will pull violently to the _____ Side possibly causing a Skid
Dry
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.
Evaporate
Rain can cause problems with Mirrors. ALWAYS try to ___ them when you must Back the vehicle.
Dry
Nationwide, BACKING Accidents account for ___% of all single-vehicle collisions.
85%
As a Driver, your best aid in BACKING Heavy Apparatus is your ______ ________. Non-Emergency backing should NEVER take place without the assistance of one.
Safety Spotter
Convex (Fish Eye) Mirrors can distort _____ _______ and should NOT be used for Backing.
Depth Perception
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.
15 ft.
3 ft.
Backing and Rehousing Procedure:
All _________ _______ SHALL be activated. If backing at Night, Backup and Pickup Lights should be used to illuminate the area.
Warning Lights
Backing and Rehousing Procedure:
If an ALARM is received while backing where should you start the NEW Response from?
Continue backing and start from Quarters
Who SHALL control all phases of the Backing and Rehousing Operation?
Station Commander
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.
Sides
Vertical
“All Clear”
Backing and Rehousing Procedure:
What is the SIGNAL that SHALL be given to cause the Driver to STOP the apparatus.
Double, Closed Fist with Crossed Arms
Traffic Control:
A HELMET shall be worn at ALL times when directing traffic in adherence to the California Vehicle Code, Section ____.
Section 2801
Traffic Control:
At Night, how should you motion to Traffic? Up and Down or Side to Side?
Up and Down
*side to side misdirects motorists to pass to the side of the apparatus
