Sirens/WarningLights Chap 3 Flashcards
Do you use sirens and warning lights when getting relocated to the quarters of another unit?
1.2
Yes
Electro-mechanical sirens in older vehicles, special unit should be operated in a ———— manner.
Fluctuating
T/F Sirens should always be sounded while in the intersection and leaving the intersection.
3.1
False
Siren should always be sounded on the APPROACH to and INTO an intersection
In between intersections, the siren will be operated in a ——- manner when necessary to warn pedestrians or vehicles.
3.2
Fluctuating
in general, the siren should be operated in ——— mode.
4.1
WAIL
As we know in general, the siren will be operated in the WAIL mode, except when encountering?
4.1
Heavy traffic or upon approach intersection.
(Then u switch from Wail to Yelp)
Once through the intersection, the siren should be turned off or switched to WAIL depending on conditions .
WAIL, YELP, OFF or WAIL
The siren is a —— warning device linked to a —- foot range and speed of about 30 mph.
5.3
LOW
125 ft
30 MPH