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EVOC Study Guide – Complete With Solutions
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EVOC Study Guide – Complete With Solutionsurban and suburban problems Right Ans - intersections
traffic control devices
technology
Rural Problems Right Ans - loss of vehicle control
highway design and geometry
speed
apparatus size
In relation to emergency vehicle accidents the tanker (tender) is
the_____________ number of fire apparatus involved in accidents Right Ans -
leading
what could improve a departments overall safety performance in relation to
dirving? Right Ans - proper design of apparatus with tank baffling,
maintenance, and driver operator training will significantly impact these
statistics
contributing factors for emergency vehicle accidents Right Ans - driver
error
errors of others
maintenance
unknown
impact of vehicle accidents Right Ans - impact in department, community
and families of those directly involved
permanent injury or death
loss of apparatus/equipment (economic)
legal settlements (economic for taxpayers)
three principles that govern emergency vehicle operators Right Ans - 1-
drivers are subject to all traffic laws unless a specific exemption is provided
2-exemptions apply only when the vehicle is responding to a true emergency
3-drivers can be found criminally or civilly liable if involved in an accident,
even if they are operating under the provisions of an exemption
, True emergency Right Ans - A situation in which there is a high probability
of death or serious injury to an individual
Due Regard Right Ans - A reasonably careful person performing similar
duties and under similar circumstances would act in the same manner
-fire department has a duty to respond with due regard for the safety of others
-this objective can be accomplished with education, a prescribed training
program, skill development and evaluation to prevent unsafe acts
Negligence Right Ans - is a legal deficiency or wrong which results
whenever a person fails to exercise that degree which a prudent person would
exercise under similar circumstances, The negligence may be slight, ordinary,
or gross
section 1104 vehicle traffic law Right Ans - when involved in an emergency
operation may exercise privileges' set forth in this section of the V&T law:
subject to conditions
-proceed past a steady signal flashing red signal or stop sign, but only after
slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation
-exceed the maximum speed limit as long as he or she does not endanger life
or property
-stop, stand or park irrespective or other governing sections
-disregard regulations governing direction or movement or turning
(example: going down the opposite direction on one way street)
except for police vehicles, the exemption herein granted shall apply only when
audible signals are sounded while the vehicle is in motion, by bell, horn, siren,
etc., as may be reasonably necessary and when at least one red light is
displayed and visible
the forgoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized
emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all
persons nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of
his reckless disregard for the safety of others
nfpa 1002 (training standard) Right Ans - Standard for Fire Apparatus
Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
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