07 Negotiating Intersections

Question 1

What type of intersection is an intersection where the fire apparatus faces a red light, stop sign, or other traffic control device which indicates that the fire apparatus does. not have the right-of-way

Answer 1

A Negative Right-of-Way Intersection

Question 2

An emergency vehicle does not have the right of way until the civilian does what?

Answer 2

Grants the right-of-way

Question 3

Fire apparatus drivers must give civilians enough time and distance to:

Answer 3

1. see or hear the apparatus
2. localize the apparatus
3. react
4. take appropriate action to yield right-of-way

Question 4

Time it takes civilian to do those things (see, localize, react to, and yield right-of-way) is called…

Answer 4

Notice of Approach

Question 5

The key to navigating a negative right-of-way is to ensure the apparatus…

Answer 5

comes to a complete stop.

Question 6

Complete stops are required for:

Answer 6

1. When directed by LE
2. At red traffic lights
3. At stop signs
4. At negative right-of-ways
5. At blind intersections
6. When driver can’t account for all lanes of traffic
7. When other intersection hazard are present
8. Stopped school bus with flashing

Question 7

When multiple emergency vehicles drive directly behind each other to the same emergency.

Answer 7

Caravanning

Question 7

Follow these steps for negative right-of-ways:

Answer 7

1. Come to a complete stop
2. Be wary of creeping too far into intersection
3. Look both ways
4. Make eye contact with civilians of cross street
5. Cross slowly, keeping eye out for both directions
6. Two+ lanes? Stop at each lane
7. Once crossed, continue safely on your merry way

Question 8

If the driver is rolling the intersection at 10mph, it will take nearly _____ to bring the apparatus to a stop.

Answer 8

30ft

Question 9

Traffic Preemption Devices: Light-emitting systems have an average range of…

Answer 9

2500ft

Question 10

Infrared systems have a range of …

Answer 10

1500ft

Question 11

Light-Emitting traffic preemption limitations

Answer 11

1. Dirty emitters
2. Out of alignment
3. Line of sight obstructions
4. Fog/Smoke/Weather

Question 12

Clear line of sight required for which traffic preemption device?

Answer 12

Strobe Activated