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Operating Emergency Vehicles Chapter 4 Flashcards

0
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Avoid passing vehicles on which side

A

On the right

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When starting a vehicle if the oil pressure does not indicate any reasonable amount of oil pressure with in _______of starting the engine stop the engine immediately

A

5 to 10 seconds

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Which of the following is not a consideration when stopping they apparatus?
A. Weight of apparatus
B. condition of brakes
C.  Condition of road surface
D. Length of apparatus
A

Length of apparatus

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It takes______Times more distance for a vehicle to come to a complete stop on snow and ice then it does on dry concrete.

A

3 to 15

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What should be avoided in order to reduce lugging?

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Over throttling

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Statistics compiled by the end of PA Storkwood show what percentage of firefighter injuries and deaths in the US are caused by vehicle collision while responding to or returning from emergency calls?

A

20 to 25%

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Driver operators should remember the icy wet downgrades or snowpacked roads increase braking distance by as much as _______times.

A

15

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Which of the following braking systems incorporates dry Road/slippery road switches?
A. Antilock braking systems
B. Electro magnetic braking system
C. Antilock braking system with automatic traction control
D. Front brake limiting valve type

A

Front brake limiting valve type

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What is visual leadtime?

A

The scanning of the driver far enough ahead of the apparatus to ensure invasive action can be taken if necessary

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When the engine must be left idling for an extended period of time what rpm should the engine be set at?

A

900-1100 rpm’s

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Which of the following traffic control devices provides a green light for the direction that the apparatus is traveling and red lights in all other directions?
A. Light activated system
B. Multiple traffic signal control
C. Traffic signal in front of the fire station
D. Siren activated system

A

Light activated system

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Driver operators should not exceed _____when leaving the fire station.

A

10 mph

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It may take longer to stop and apparatus equipped with hydraulic brakes there an apparatus equipped with airbrakes.

True or false

A

Falls it takes longer for air equipped brakes to activate. Approximately .04 seconds

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Avoid over speeding as a result of improper downshifting or Hilda sent. Choose a gear that allows the engine to operate at _____lower than the maximum recommended rpm.

A

300-400 rpm

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Whenever a vehicle undergoes a change in speed or direction weight transfer takes place relative to______.

A

The rate and degree of change

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15
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What is the first step in starting a vehicle?

A

Disconnect all ground shorelines

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16
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When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route travel at least______ apart.

A

300-500 feet

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17
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Always travel in the outermost Lane on multilane roads.

True or false

A

Falls travel on the innermost lane closest to median

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Which of the following braking systems has a snow and mud switch?
A. Antilock braking systems
B. Electromagnetic braking system
C. Anti-braking system with automatic traction control
D. Front brake limiting valve type

A

Anti braking system with automatic traction control

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Once an automatic transmission apparatus is ready to move Depress the _____and move it to the appropriate gear selection.

A

Interlock on the shifter

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With vehicles equipped with airbrakes there is an approximate delay of_____In the time from which the driver operator pushes down on the brake pedal until sufficient air pressure is sent to the break to operate.

A

0.4 seconds

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21
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Which of the following provide most of the necessary slowing action when stopping an apparatus.
A. Engine brakes
B. Catalytic converter
C. Breaking retard
D. Parking brakes
A

Engine brakes

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22
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What is reaction distance?

A

The distance a vehicle travels all a driver is transferring the foot from the Excelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping

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Some departments train their drivers to practice looking _____ seconds ahead when driving on city streets and _____seconds ahead when driving on highway.

A

12 seconds ahead on city streets 20 seconds I had on my Waze

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24
Q

Homebuilt water tenders have had a high incidence of series collision?
True or false

A

True

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At least one member other than the driver operator and the ones actually loading hose must be assigned as a ______when loading large diameter supply line.

A

Safety observer

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26
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Data shows that fire apparatus collisions at intersections are the most frequent and severe?
True or false

A

True

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Whenever possible avoid passing vehicles that do not:

A

Pull over or you the right away to the fire apparatus

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28
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When driving a manual transmission apparatus keep the apparatus in low gear until the _______ is reached for shifting to a higher gear.

A

Proper speed/Or RPM

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Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to collisions that involve driver air as the cause?
A. Insecurity in one’s driving ability
B. Inability to recognize a dangerous situation
C. Lack of knowledge about how to operate the controls of the apparatus in an emergency
D. Miss understanding of apparatus capabilities

A

Insecurity and once driving ability

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30
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If diesel engines are to be left idling, they should be set at______.

A

High idol

31
Q

The confined space turnaround exercise, tests the drivers ability to turn the vehicle 180° within a can find space.
True or fault

A

True

32
Q

Some S LPs require the driver to_____before backing a vehicle that is not equipped with an alarm system to warn others that the apparatus is backing.

A

Sound the porn twice

33
Q 
When cruising in an apparatus do not try to reach rated speed in the:
A. Low gears
B. Drive gears
C. Over drive mode
D. HIgh gears
A

Low gears

34
Q

What should be done at a red light?
A slow the apparatus to speed that allows a stop if necessary
B. Ensure that all lanes of traffic are you going to the apparatus proceed as usual
C. Come to a complete stop and I’m sure that all lanes of traffic are you rolling to the apparatus before proceeding
D. Bring the apparatus to complete stop and wait for the greenlight

A

Come to a complete stop in sure that all lanes of traffic are you going to the apparatus before proceeding

35
Q 
Written test for driver operators may include questions pertaining to which of the following areas?
A. Written abilities
B. Organization abilities
C  hydraulic calculations
D Reading comprehension
A

Hydraulic calculations

36
Q

What should be done when approaching a visually obstructed intersection?

A

Bring the apparatus to complete stop before proceeding slowly

37
Q

Which of the following statements about driving regulations is false?
A. All traffic signals and rules must be obeyed during nonemergency driving
B. Driver operators must adjust beads to compensate for conditions such as wet roads and fog
C. When exempted from statues, Driver operators must exercise care for the safety of others and maintain complete control of the vehicle
D. Driving regulations pertaining to dry clear roads during nighttime condition

A

Driving regulations pertaining to dry clear roads during nighttime condition is not true it is during daytime conditions

38
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Which driving exercise simulates maneuvering around Park and stop vehicles and tight corners?

A

Serpentine course

39
Q

When climbing a hill in a manual transmission apparatus, shift the transmission to?

A

A lower gear

40
Q

When backing a fire apparatus, at least one firefighter, and preferably two, should be behind the apparatus to act as spotters?
T or F

A

True

41
Q

Which of the following statements about driving regulations is true?
A. Fire apparatus drivers are exempt from rules and regulations governing other vehicle operators
B. In some jurisdictions statutes may example of emergency vehicles from driving regulations when returning to quarters from an alarm
C. If a driver does not obey driving regulations and is involved in a collision, both the driver and fire department may be held responsible
D. Emergency vehicles are exempt from laws requiring vehicles to stop for school buses that are flashing signal lights

A

If a driver does not obey driving regulations and in involved in a collision, both the driver and fire department may be held responsible

42
Q

A significant portion of fire apparatus collisions occur while the apparatus is been driven in reverse.
T or F

A

True

43
Q

Generally, and I don’t. Of _______ is recommended to allow a hot engine to cool down and stabilize.

A

3 to 5 minutes

44
Q 
On automatic transmission apparatus, be aware that the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_influences automatic shifting.
A. Length of clutch and shifter
B. Pressure placed on the Acceleratir
C.  Pressure placed upon the brake pedal
D. Pressure placed upon the clutch pedal
A

Pressure placed on the accelerator.

45
Q 
When driving in adverse weather, recognize areas that become slippery first, such as bridge surfaces, \_\_\_\_\_slopes of hills, shaded spot, and areas where snow is blowing across the roadway. 
A. Eastern
B. Western
C. Northern
D. Southern
.
A

Northern

46
Q

Which of the following statements about loading large diameter hose is true?
A. The area in which the hose loading is performed must be close to other vehicle or traffic
B. The apparatus must be driven in a backward direction at a speed no greater than 5 mph
C. At least one member must be standing in the hose bed in order to have complete visual contact with the hose loading operation
D. The area in which hose loading is performed must be cleared and swept of any debris

A

The area in which the hose loading is performed must be close to other vehicle traffic

47
Q

Studies have shown that numerous visual warning devices are more effective once the apparatus is stopped on the scene during nighttime operations.
T or F

A

False

48
Q

First thing that driver operator needs to know is_______.

A

Where apparatus is going

49
Q

What is the first thing you do before starting the apparatus

A

Disconnect all ground or shorelines

50
Q

The ______derivatives contained in diesel omissions have been found to be carcinogenic in laboratory studies.

A

Benzene

51
Q

What is the second step in starting a vehicle

A

Turn on vehicle battery or batteries

52
Q

The battery switch should ______be operated while the engine is running

A

Never

53
Q

What is step three of starting an engine

A

Start the engine with transmission in in and parking brake set

54
Q

The starter control should be operated in intervals of no more than _____sec, with a rest of _____sec , between each try if vehicle does not start sooner.

A

30 seconds

rest 60 seconds

55
Q

With an automatic transmission the driver operator should start the engine with the drive transmission in ______.

A

Neutral or park

56
Q

If the oil pressure does not show any reasonable amount of pressure with in _______of starting the apparatus stop the engine immediately and have the lubricating system checked by a trained mechanic.

A

5 to 10 seconds

57
Q

Avoid ______ which result in _____, _______occurs when the throttle is applied all the transmission is in too high a gear for a given set of conditions.

A

Over throttling
lugging
lugging

58
Q

Over throttling occurs with a diesel engine when more fuel is being injected then can be ________.

A

Burned

59
Q

Before breaking, the driver operator should consider the _____ of the apparatus and the condition of the brakes tires and road service.

A

Weight

60
Q

The clutch should not be disengaged while breaking until _______ of travel.

A

Last few feet

61
Q

If diesel engines are to be left idling they should be set at high idle. ______rpm

A

Between 900 and 1100 rpm’s

62
Q

Allow the engine temperature to stabilize before shutting down. Hey engine should be idled until it has cooled, generally an idol. Of ____minutes is recommended.

A

3 to 5 minutes

63
Q

The first element in learning to drive safely is to develop a _______attitude

A

Safety conscious attitude

64
Q

Drivers ______demand the right of way

A

Cannot

65
Q

What are the three exceptions to the seated and belted requirement?

A
  1. When providing patient care in back of ambulance
  2. When loading hose back on a fire apparatus
  3. When performing training for personnel learning to drive the tiller portion of apparatus
66
Q

Anticipation is the key to safe driving always remember—–

A

-Aim high and steering find safe pathway I had
-Get the big picture – stay back and see it all
– Keep your eyes moving scan do not stare
– Leave your self an out
- make sure others can see and hear you

67
Q

__________Is when the driver is scanning far enough ahead of the apparatus for the speed of this being driven to ensure that evasive action can be taken if it becomes necessary

A

Visual leadtime

68
Q

Some departments train your drivers to practice looking _____ seconds I had on city streets and _____ seconds ahead on highways and estimating where they will be in that time.

A

12 seconds

20 seconds

69
Q

___________is the sum of the drivers reaction distance and the vehicles braking distance

A

Total stopping distance

70
Q

The drivers _______ is the distance a vehicle travels while a driver is transferring the foot on the accelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping this can be affected by the drivers ______,_____ and _____and _______.

A

Reaction distance

Age, attitude, emotions, and fatigue

71
Q

__________Is the distance the vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a complete stop.

A

Braking distance

72
Q

Several serious fire apparatus accidents have been traced to Poor maintenance of the _______.

A

Breaking system

73
Q

Whenever a vehicle undergoes a change in speed or direction weight transfer takes place _____ to the rate of change.

A

Relative to the rate of change

74
Q

Some vehicles equipped with automatic traction control have a______switch this function increases available traction on extra soft surfaces when the switch is activated the automatic traction control indicator light flashes continuously.

A

Snow and mud switch

75
Q

A common system for controlling traffic signals for fire apparatus is the ________.

A

Preemption device

76
Q

NFPA 1002 says that any protest that leads to certification should include at least the following

A

– Four left and for right turns
– A straight section of urban business Street or 2 Lane Rural Rd. at least 1 mile in length
- One through intersection and two intersections where a stop must be made
– One railroad crossing
– One curve left or right
– A section of limited access highway that includes an on-ramp and a section of road long enough to allow for at least two lane changes
– A downgrade that is steep enough and long enough to require gear changing to maintain speed
– One underpass or low clearance bridge

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