Opp App Reverse Gear Chap 7

Question 1

When operating rig in reverse gear, the officer should take position alongside the ——- side of the apparatus near the cab
3.4.2

Answer 1

Right

Question 2

T/F
When the rig is about to go reverse, all windows on the rig should be lowered. 3.4.2

Answer 2

False
The windows on both the chauffeur and officers side of the front cab shall be lowered

Question 3

T/F Members shall never place themselves in a position between the apparatus and any rear obstruction. 3.4.4

Answer 3

False
Avoid

Question 4

T/F When the apparatus is approaching an intersection in reverse the rig shall yield before backing into the intersection. The apparatus shall not be backed up into the intersection until the OFFICER in command of the vehicle gives the order to do so.

Answer 4

False
Full Stop before entering intersection
3.4.4

Question 5

When the front of the apparatus is completely on the apron of the sidewalk, the ——— should give that order to allow to stop vehicle traffic to proceeds 4.3

Answer 5

Officer

Question 6

When the rig is backing into quarters, it should be stopped so the Nederman can be connected once connected. Who directs the chauffeur to resume back in quarters. 4.4

Answer 6

The FF that connects the Nederman gives the signal to back up.

Question 7

T/F When the rig is completely in quarters then and only then should the officer order the apparatus entrance door is closed and the status of the unit updated on the teleprinter. 4.5

Answer 7

False
Completely in quarters and braked

Question 8

What is the safest and more reliable way to communicate with the chauffeur when backing up the rig?
6.1

Answer 8

Hand signals
Use of the HT to communicate with backing up at operations can be ineffective and possibly dangerous .
U want to be seen in side view mirror.