Driver Safety MP205.08

Question 1

It is the responsibility of the driver of each Fire Department vehicle to drive safely and what at all time?s

Answer 1

Prudently

Question 2

Engine, ladder, ladder tenders, and rescues should have how many FD members in the front seats whenever possible while responding Code 3?

Answer 2

Two

Question 3

who is responsible for being a second set of eyes and ears anytime a unit is responding Code 3?

Answer 3

Co-Driver

Question 4

Rescue units will respond Code 2; they do not have the authority to upgrade their response to Code 3 unless directed by the responding or on scene who?

Answer 4

company officer

Question 5

The use of sirens and warning lights does not automatically give what to an emergency vehicle?

Answer 5

Right of Way

Question 6

Fire Department vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits only when responding Code 3 under what conditions?

Answer 6

Favorable

Question 7

This applies only with light traffic, good roads, good visibility and dry pavement. Under these conditions a maximum of__ mph over the posted speed limit is authorized

Answer 7

Ten (10)

Question 8

Under less than favorable conditions, what is the absolute maximum permissible speed?

Answer 8

posted Speed Limit

Question 9

When emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be what?

Answer 9

20mph

Question 10

Intersections present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles. When approaching and crossing an intersection with the right-of-way, drivers shall not exceed the posted what?

Answer 10

Speed Limit

Question 11

When emergency vehicles must use_____ or ______ traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, (traffic or stop sign) they must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the emergency vehicle has green traffic lights

Answer 11

Center, Oncoming

Question 12

When the first unit reports on the scene with “nothing showing” or an equivalent report, any additional units shall continue Code 3, but shall not_______ the posted speed limit

Answer 12

Exceed

Question 13

who will advise additional units to respond Code 2 whenever appropriate?

Answer 13

First arriving unit

Question 14

If no spotter is available, the driver shall do what to determine if obstructions are present before backing?

Answer 14

Dismount and Walk completely around apparatus

Question 15

what 2 people on a vehicle will confirm that all personnel and riders are on-board, properly attired, with seat belts on, before the vehicle is permitted to move.

Answer 15

Company Officer, Driver

Question 16

The officer in charge or driver of the vehicle is responsible for the ______ of all vehicle operations and managing compliance of this procedure

Answer 16

Safety

Question 17

Safe arrival shall always have priority over unnecessary______ and_____ driving enroute to an emergency incident

Answer 17

Speed, Reckless

Question 18

Emergency Response Criteria (Code 3 driving rules)

what are the 5 rules?

Answer 18

1. Maximum 10 mph over posted speed limit.
2. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic lanes, 20 mph maximum.
3. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic, complete stop at all traffic lights/stop signs.
4. Posted speed limit when entering intersections with green light.
5. Complete stop at all red lights, stop signs”

Question 19

If the on-scene officer determines that a code 3 transport is required, the officer should make every reasonable effort to have a crewmember in what position?

Answer 19

co-driver

Question 20

What road area present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles?

Answer 20

Intersections

Question 21

Drivers shall avoid what whenever possible?

Answer 21

backing

Question 22

When engine or ladder companies are backed, all crew members (except driver/tiller) will dismount and act as spotters including who?

Answer 22

company officer