How many people die daily in US from vehicle crashes? Correct Ans -
115 die daily, 1 every 13 min
How many fire apparatus accidents a year? Correct Ans - >15000
How many firefighter traffic accident injuries a year? Correct Ans -
>1000
Over _____% of traffic accidents are caused by human error and improper
driving techniques Correct Ans - 67%
How many miles did SFD drive last year? how many total accidents?
Correct Ans - 1.3 million miles, 112 accidents
Four components of driving process Correct Ans - Identify, analyze,
decide, execute. Mostly Mental
DOT requires minimum ____of tread on steering axles and ____on all others
Correct Ans - 4/32 on steering, 2/32 on others
How to test retarder system: Correct Ans - 1. shut down system and
check vehicle stability with normal engine backpressure
2. if stable, engage retarder at lowest setting. Try again
3. If drive wheels lock, shut system down
When do you shut off the retarder system? Correct Ans - When icy or
gravel conditions
_____ of _________ victims who died on duty through 2006 were not wearing
______ Correct Ans - 76%, 406 victims, seatbelts
How much force to break human bone? Correct Ans - 8ft-lbs
equation to determine force Correct Ans - lbsxMPH=foot pounds of force
Driving is a combination of Correct Ans - accelerating, braking, and
turning
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