Book 8 Drivers Training Manual Flashcards
(109 cards)
1
Q
Chapter 1;
The driver training program will be scheduled how many times a year and conducted in how many separate phases?
A
Once a year
2 separate phases
2
Q
According to national highway traffic safety administration studies, safety belts are ___ to ____ percent effective in preventing fatalities and injuries
A
50 to 65 percents
3
Q
The Tennessee child passenger protection act, mandating the use of child safety seats for children under the age of _____
A
4
4
Q
- Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with at least one steady burning red warning lamp visible from at least to the front of the vehicle to be used as provided in this code.
A
1000 ft
5
Q
- When driving the hills, an operator shall give audible warning with the horn of the motor vehicle upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of ____feet along the highway.
A
200
6
Q
- No vehicle, except other emergency vehicles, shall follow within feet of an emergency vehicle (responding).
A
300
7
Q
- As stated in the vehicle code when emergency vehicles responding with red lights and sirens approach other drivers of motor vehicle shall:
A
Pull to right, slow and pull to right. Pull to right and stop
8
Q
Vehicles in a business or residence district may not be left on a highway unattended on a grade exceeding _______ % without blocking the wheels.
A
3! 5! Or 2
9
Q
As defined in the manual of operation an accident is: x4
A
- Dept involved with 3rd party
- Dept involved with dept vehicle or property
- Strikes an animal, domesticated or non domesticated
- POV involved during members tour of duty
10
Q
When to submit form general 88 to city attorney ?
A
Within 24hrs
*telephone report to city attorney immediately in the event of serious death or injury
11
Q
Form general 84B ; _____
A
Witness card
12
Q
F-225; _____
When is form required
Who fills out
A
Red Letterhead
For an accident when there are no injuries. Also when involved with non domesticated animals.
Made out by driver and by commanding officer if at scene
13
Q
F|150 ;______
When and who
A
Accident Report
When- for all accidents where fed is involved
Who- made out by investigating officer, who is usually a battalion chief.
14
Q
F-151; ____
A
Vehicular accident procedure ( a guide/outline form of reports in each situation.
15
Q
F-80;_____
When and who
A
Stores requisition
When- for any accident involving damage to apparatus, no matter how slight.
Who- made out by the commanding officer
16
Q
The engine , while out on fire prevention, backs into 200 series engine and damages the tailboard; but there are no injuries.
What forms needed?
A
F-225 by driver and company officer if at scene
F-80 by commanding officer
17
Q
The 200 series engine runs into rear of the engine at a signal, injuring 2 ffs slightly and damaging apparatus.
What forms required
A
Form Gen. 88 by both drivers
Form 84B by civilian witness
F-150 by LAFD investigating officer
F-80 by commanding officer
18
Q
While shopping for mess in your personal automobile, you strike a deer. What reports required and why
A
F-225 ( non domesticated animal)
F-80( if any damage to vehicle)
19
Q
The first vehicle responding to an incident in a convoy shall_____ for all red lights and stop signs
A
Stop
20
Q
The remaining vehicles in response convoy shall _____ at all red lights and stop signs
A
Slow down and proceed with caution
21
Q
What is the flexible coupling between two shafts that permits one shaft to drive another at an angle.
A
The universal joint
22
Q
Engine cylinder may be divided into four basic parts or strokes;
A
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
23
Q
In the 2-stroke cycle engine the intake and exhaust ports are located?
A
In the cylinder wall
24
Q
Pressure developed by the compression stroke is much greater in the Diesel engine, in which pressure as high as ______ psi are common
A
500psi
25
For each pound of preasiexerted on the air , there will be a temperature increase of about ______ degrees f.
20 degrees f.
26
Diesel engine, at the top of the compression stroke , the temperature in the chamber will be about _______
1000 degrees f.
27
The difference is that the Diesel engine controls the quantity of _____, whereas the gasoline engine regulates the quantity of ____
Fuel/ air
28
The purpose of the ______ is to transmit the power of the engine to the drive wheels
Power train( drive train)
29
It is very important that the clutch is not allowed to slip for more than about _____ sec.
1-1/2 sec
30
When the apparatus is in motion the clutch brake should never be used.
True or false
True
31
The engine cannot be started by towing or pushing. Before towing or pushing beyond a few blocks, the ____ must be disconnected
Drive line
32
A ____ provides the necessary telescopic action in the driveline
Slip joint
33
Final drive function is to change the direction of the power that is transmitted by the propeller shaft through ____ degrees to the driving axles
90 degrees
34
The ___ is the unit that allows the axles to turn at different speeds from each other while still pulling the apparatus.
Differential
35
A ____ axel is one that supports part of the weight of the vehicle and also drives the wheels connected to it.
Lafd has?
Live axel
36
When is it recommended to coast out of gear?
Never
37
When cruising choose a gear that will cruise the engine at ____ to ____ rpm lower than the ninety percent speed.
200 to 300 rpm
38
When turning corners it is often better practice to ________ to maintain high engine power and apparatus control before entering the curve or intersection
Shift to lower gear
39
Although the transmission used by the LAFD are a true automatic transmission they will give much better performance, smoother operation, and more longevity if they are operated as if they were a “________” _________
Clutch-less manual shift transmission
40
If the engine starts in any other position than neutral, the ____ is malfunctioning
Neutral start switch
41
Use this gear when pulling through mud , driving up steep grades or when doing slow maneuvering
1st gear
42
When can you allow your apparatus to coast in neutral
Never
43
For safety to your apparatus you shall _____ before changing from a forward gear to reverse or reverse to forward gear
Be completely stopped
44
Overfilling the engine crankcase with engine oil can cause _____and _____
Overheating and aeration of the oil
45
An apparatus pre trip should be performed when?
1.Each morning at relief
2.During day if change of relief is required
3.After each incident when apparatus or equipment is used
46
Fuel should be kept to the full level whenever possible, because of
Condensation of moisture inside partially filled fuel Tank
47
Apparatus pre trip;
Check to see that apparatus are plugged in and maintaining engine coolant temperature above _____ degrees f.
120 degrees f.
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Daily preventative maintenance
F
O
C
A
T
L
L
B
R
S
Fuel
Oil
Coolant
Air
Tires
Lights
Leaks
Belts
Radio
Seatbelts
49
Operate A/C unit at least once a week for ___ min
10
50
Any joint not equipped with lubrication fitting; and of a design requiring lubrication, shall be lubricated _____ with a light coat of engine oil.
Monthly
51
Brake chambers operation:
X4
1.Air pressure on the diaphragm
2. Forces pushrod out
3.rotates slack adjuster
4. Forces brake shoe outward against brake drum
52
When determining need for brake adjustment (every 2 months) with brakes released, measure the distance from the mounting bracket of the chamber to the center of the _____
Clovis pin
*actually measuring push rod travel
53
Brakes hydronic; check for fluid by-passing in master cylinder by applying brake with about _____ % of normal pressure for a period of 1 1/2- 2min
30%
54
Compression release arms; (diesels) apply light coating of ______engine oil.
SAE-30
55
How to clean radiator of mud, foreign material
Compressed air from engine comp side to outside
56
Drive belts; all belts (fan, alternator, compressor and power steering) shall be checked for wear and tension. If belt tension is loose enough to allow ____” or more deflection, call shops for adjustment.
* where to measure on belt
1/2”
*midway between pulleys
57
Steering gear and connections; have assistant sit in drivers seat and take hold of wheel and, with short, fast motions, approximately _____” to ___” on wheel, move wheel back and forth.
6 to 8”
58
Measure tread depth at the center of the tire tread with approved tire tread depth gauge. A reading on the gauge where the black line under the number ___ is visible above the top of the plastic collar would indicate a tread depth of ____”
4; 1/8”
1/8=4/32”
59
How often to clean air compressor air filter
*wash all parts in ____
Do not ____
Add several drops of ____
*Do not over-tighten bolts, apply the strength of your index finger on a ___ in wrench
Every 2 months
Kerosine
Do not blow out with air.
Engine oil
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Apparatus lubrication, oil and oil filter changes shall be made;
Heavy apparatus: (_____ cubic in. Or over) shall be lubricated and received an oil change at ______ miles or _____ months , whichever comes first.
*the oil filter shall be changed every ____ months
465cubic” ; 2000miles or 4 months
Oil filter 12 months
61
Oil changes and lube; Reserve apparatus;
Lubricate and change oil at ____ miles or ___ months, oil filter every ___ months
2000miles, 6 months!
Oil filter 12 months
62
Ligh apparatus = under ____ cu.”
For emergency use lube every ____ miles or ___ months
Oil and filter change at _____ miles or ___ months
465 cubic inches
2000 miles or 4 months
Oil & filter at 3,000 miles or 4 months
63
For light vehicle do not crank engine more than ___ sec at a time or could damage starter
15sec
64
Check both sides of rotor for excessive scoring. Light scoring of the rotar surfaces not exceeding _____” in depth is allowable
.015
65
Heavy and light vehicle hard braking will cause the brakes to heat up. The worst consequence of this is ____
Brake fade
*lining of brakes melts more common on drum brakes
*disk brake systems actually become more efficient as they get hot and expand, making better contact with pads.
66
Tire pressures should be checked when they are___
Cold
67
Average weight of truck is ___ tons
24 tons
68
Average height of a truck is ___Feet, __ inches
10ft 6in
69
Average width of newer trucks and triples is ___ ft, __ in
9ft, 9in
70
Average length of a truck is ___ft
52
71
Excessive rear overhang on older trucks approx. ____ ft from tiller wheel
15ft
72
Safe driving can be broken down into three basic categories
1. Safe vehicle
2. Good physical condition
3. Attitude
73
Studies show that ___ to ___ percent of all vehicles accidents, emotional disturbance is a contributing cause.
80 to 90 percent
74
As an average it is considered that perception time is approximately ____ of a second
For an alert driver, reaction t8me is about ____ of a second
3/4 of a second
3/4 of a second
75
Smith System x5
1.Aim high in steering
2.Get the Big picture
3.Keep your eyes moving
4. Leave yourself an out
5. Make sure they see you
76
A good rule of thumb to help determine how far away to stop from vehicle in front of you, is to be able to ____
See The rear tires of the car in front of you
77
Continuing non emergency must be completed in the safest and most _____ manner possible
Inconspicuous
78
A series of ___ turns is usually safer than a series of ___ turns
Right; left
79
Total stopping distance is determined by three factors
1. Vehicles braking
2. Perception time
3. Reaction time
80
Members driving heavy apparatus should be concerned about emergency stops of apparatus traveling over ___ miles per hour
30
81
The general rule is three vehicle lengths for every ___ mph for heavy apparatus.
10mph
82
By using the ___ sec rule the driver allows the rear number of the vehicle in front t9 pass a stationary object and then counts off ___ sec.
3;3sec.
83
Obviously you should avoid look8mg at the headlights of the oncoming traffic. Instead you should look at the white line painted along the side of the most roads, often called the ___
Fog line
84
Lights can be used on the high beam position to facilitate night vision, but they must be dimmed at least ___ ft ahead of approaching vehicular and ____ ft behind a vehicle you are following
500ft approaching
300ft behind
85
Driving in twilight is actually more dangerous then night driving. Almost one-third of all motor vehicle accidents occur between hours of ____ pm and ___ pm
4pm to 8pm
86
True or false?
Do not wear sunglasses during sunset
True
87
It takes how much longer to stop on wet street vs dry
Twice as long
88
Test have shown objects appear further than they actually are in fog
True or false?
True
89
Extremely slick conditions usually last approximately ___ to ___ of an hour after rain begins.
1/2 to 3/4 of an hour = 30 to 45min
90
If there is a problem caused b6 water on the shoes , it can be quickly cleared by
Driving for a block or two with LEFT foot slightly depressing the brake pedal
91
There are 3 things a driver can do to avoid a collision;
1. Braking
2. Acceleration
3. Steering out of way
*combination of light braking and steering to avoid last minute accidents
92
A rapid collision avoidance maneuver cannot be done efficiently if the driver has to move his hands on the wheel. For this reason, it is recommended that the hands be properly placed at the ____and _____positions before the maneuver is attempted.
9 and 3
93
If you double your speed , perception - reaction distance is doubled and braking distance will be about ____ times as great
4 times
94
The number one rule of emergency driving is to _____
Leave yourself an out
95
When responding drive as close to the center of the roadway as possible. Exception is on ____
*why x4
Exception on one ways=left side of road
1. Traffic more visible
2. Seen better by other drivers
3. More room for maneuvering
4. Push driver to pull over
96
Describe “offset formation” and why its used
This formation consists of truck traveling as close to the center of the road as possible, engine on the left or right side, and pump on opposite side of engine
Why?
Be seen better by oncoming traffic
Drivers increased visibility of traffic conditions ahead
Reduces danger of apparatus colliding
97
Tall buildings , hills , winding roads, blind intersections or heavy brush will reduce siren audibility by as much as _____
2/3
98
Most accidents involving emergency apparatus occur where?
In intersections
99
As you approach the incident , make sure your head lights are on ____
Low beam
100
Power steering; with the engine running , check for excessive play turning the streering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed ___ degrees or ___ in on 20 in wheel
10 degrees ; 2.in
101
Air brake check consists of ; x 4
1. Cut in
2. Cut out
3. Leak test
4. Alarm test
102
The air compressor must cut in no lower than ____ psi
85psi
103
The air governor will cause the compressor to cut out at ____ psi max( normal range is ____ to ___ psi
130psi max; 110 to 120 psi normal
104
Leak test; turn off engine apply full steady pressure for ____ .
Air pressure should not fall more than:
___ psi for single vehicles
____ psi for combination vehicles
One min.
3psi;4 psi
105
Test low preaching warning signal , must activate between ____ and ___ psi
55 and 75 psi
106
As the vehicle approaches a railroad crossing stop the vehicle within ___ ft but not less than ___ ft from nearest rail
50ft; 15ft
107
What are the 3 negative personalities to have when driving
Egotistics - child
Show off-
Over emotional- surperior
108
Wet concrete
35- 40%
109
If failed driving course wait ___ months
3 months
