Virginia EVOC 2024 EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 Graded A+.
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Virginia EVOC 2024 EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 Graded A+.
What is Class 1 in vehicle designation? - ANSWER 0-10,000 pounds. Cars and
small vehicles.
What is Class 2 in vehicle designation? - ANSWER 10,001 - 26,000 pounds.
Most ambulances and smaller fire apparatus.
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Virginia EVOC 2024 EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 Graded A+.
What is Class 1 in vehicle designation? - ANSWER 0-10,000 pounds. Cars and
small vehicles.
What is Class 2 in vehicle designation? - ANSWER 10,001 - 26,000 pounds.
Most ambulances and smaller fire apparatus.
What is Class 3 in vehicle designation? - ANSWER 26,001 + pounds. Large fire
apparatus and heavy rescue vehicles.
How are drivers selected? - ANSWER Often selected through promotions
NFPA 1001 - ANSWER Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002 - ANSWER Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1500 - ANSWER Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and
Health Program
Studies show that people without driver training experience are involved in __%
more crashes. - ANSWER 62%
Studies also show that haste in the transportation of patients was unnecessary in
__% of all EMS calls. Only ___ are true emergencies. - ANSWER 95% and 1-5%`
What is defensive driving? - ANSWER Driving to prevent crashes in spite of
incorrect actions of others or adverse conditions
What are the proper hand positions? - ANSWER 9 & 3 and 8 & 4
And both hands must remain in contact with the wheel at all times.
What type of gradual steady pressure on the pedal should you use? - ANSWER
treat it like an egg.
Engine retarders or engine brakes help in____ - ANSWER vehicle control
Anti-lock brakes require a _____applied to the pedal - ANSWER steady
pressure
Locking up the brakes interferes with____ - ANSWER steering control
Braking distance INCREASES with _____ and _____ - ANSWER Size and Speed
The time and space allowed around your vehicle for response to hazard. What is
the recommended time for a large apparatus? - ANSWER 12 seconds
What is the Smith System? - ANSWER A type of defensive driving.
Aim Keep high in steering
Get the big picture
Keep eyes moving
Allow an out
Keep vehicle visible
What are the siren projection distances? - ANSWER 40mph to 300ft effective
60 mph to 12ft effective
Short bursts of the ____and constant up and down siren oscillation are most
effective. - ANSWER air horn
The transportation system is made up of three components. - ANSWER 1. The
vehicle
2. The Driver
3. The Environment
When should vehicle maintenance be done? - ANSWER Daily at the
beginning of the shift
When should not shut down the engine? - ANSWER Immediately after
full-load operation. Allow hot engine to idle until cool. Do not race engine prior to
shutdown. Turbo chargers must cool or severe engine damage will occur.
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