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Emergency Vehicle Operations Course4.6 Questions Solved 100% Correct
d. Negotiating intersections: - ANSWER-Most likely areas for patrol car collisions,
nationwide 37% of all vehicle crashes occur within intersections, 50% of all emergency
vehicle accidents occur w/in intersections. We place ourselves at a higher degree of risk
as we traverse intersections. Restricted visibility, operator misjudging clearances,
operator misjudging patrol car speed approaching intersection, confused motorist- they
may stop in front of you. Motorists or pedestrians fail to hear or see you; two or more
emergency vehicles meet at an intersection. Avoid dangerous or congested
intersections as much as possible. Slow down when approaching and traversing an
intersection. Know what your speed is at all times, cover brake when crossing.
Speedometer is the most important gauge you have for safe vehicle operations. Signal
intentions in advance, avoid oncoming or turn lanes, avoid passing on the right,
increase following distance from other emergency vehicles.
Define each of the following physical properties or laws and list the effect each has on
vehicle handling: - ANSWER-a. Directional control: ABS- allows the tires to continue to
turn rather than lock and slide, giving the driver the ability to maintain directional control.
b. Friction: The first law- inertia. The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
Resistance to any force trying to produce motion; constantly present and always
working opposite the direction in which an object is moving.
c. Weight transfer: The transfer of weight to the front, rear or either side caused by
acceleration, deceleration or turning.
Define proactive driving: - ANSWER-• Instead of driving around waiting for something to
happen that forces you to react, drive in a manner which influences and controls the
driving environment, encouraging other drivers to make anticipated movements. You
must still be ready to react to unanticipated actions of other drivers but a proactive mind
tends to eliminate lag time and shorten the time to analyze a situation and act on it.
Remember PRO-Active is driving to achieve a desired outcome. It should not be
bothersome or offensive to others.
Define the driving phrase, "cover the brake": - ANSWER-• Negotiating intersections and
when unsure of other driver's actions, will reduce reaction time.
Define the importance of a mature judgment process for a driver: - ANSWER-• More
injuries and deaths usually occur each year from law enforcement related traffic
accidents, than from police shootouts. Thus, it should be immediately clear how much of
an ethical responsibility you have to not make driving mistakes, especially during
emergencies. This is easier said than done. Operating an emergency vehicle during a
true emergency demands a total command of all the skills that will be presented during
, this course. You cannot afford to view this course simply as it is fun to do. This is a
serious business. 2 causes of vehicle accidents: Misuse or Overuse of Steering and
Brakes.
• A mature driver uses prior experiences and skill to avoid potentially dangerous
situations. Attitude is critical to a mature judgment process. Knowledge of personal and
vehicle limits is critical.
Define trail braking and list the reasons for using the technique: - ANSWER-• Trail
braking- Keeps the weight on the front tires as long as possible to maintain rolling
friction. Helps to balance the braking effect on the front tires created by steering and the
mechanical brake.
Describe factors to consider when driving in pursuits and on emergency runs -
ANSWER-a. Route selection: Interstate vs. City Streets.
b. Legal aspects of the use of emergency lights and/or the siren:
c. General guidelines for use of emergency lights and/or the siren:
d. Escape routes: Places to go that are safer than becoming involved in an accident. If
you do not look for escape routes now, this exercise will be a conscious effort.
Eventually you will find yourself doing this at a subconscious level.
e. Following other emergency vehicles:
f. Speed: Single greatest contributor to risk in vehicle pursuits or in emergency driving is
SPEED.
g. Weather:
h. Other motorists:
i. Traffic conditions and flow:
j. Officer condition:
k. Vehicle condition:
Describe the effect of speed on stopping distances: - ANSWER-• Higher speed=Longer
stopping distance
Describe the effect of speed on turning movements: - ANSWER-• Higher Speed= Less
turning
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