Rescue from vehicle Flashcards
1
Q
What 4 forces are exerted on a vehicle in moving water
A
Frictional force
Vehicle weight
Stream Force
Vehicle buoyancy
2
Q
We can generally split rescues from vehicles in water into two categories. What are they?
A
Low energy shallow water
Higher energy water
3
Q
A vehicle is more likely to slide or roll down stream when on hard ground and the wheels cannot bed down. True or false?
A
True
4
Q
What % of water rescue involves vehicles?
A
50%
5
Q
What depth of water is enough to float a vehicle depending on its size?
A
15 - 60 cm
6
Q
By breaking the glass window of a vehicle this can cause…
A
Cause de-pressurisation
Accelerate sinking of the car
7
Q
Water moving at 6 mph and a depth of 30cm will exert a force of what?
A
