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1
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What are some factors that may change a driver’s behaviour?

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Judgement, habit, ability, skills & experience.

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How can driver’s behaviour be improved?

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How can driver’s behaviour be improved?
• Self-discipline, desire, training & experience.

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What is a Passive driver?

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What is a Passive driver?
• Timid or unsure, driving at low speed, other drivers needs before themselves.

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What is an Aggressive Driver?

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What is an Aggressive Driver?
• Deliberately putting other road users at risk and putting own needs in front of everyone else’s. Includes behaviours like speeding, tailgating and cutting off other drivers.

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What is an Assertive Driver?

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What is an Assertive Driver?
• Confidence in abilities, skills and decision making. Drive defensively but with purpose

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From what legislated document does FRV get exemptions for drivers of emergency vehicles?

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• Road Safety Road Rules 2017

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Exceptions for drivers of emergency vehicles, fall under rule …….. ?

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• 306

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These exemptions only apply, if you as the driver, are doing what 2 things?

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  1. Showing reasonable care and
  2. If the vehicle is MOVING it is displaying flashing lights and/or sounding an alarm
    (It must also be considered reasonable that the provision apply)
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  1. Rule 307 of Road Safety Road Rules provides exemption pertaining to?
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• Stopping and Parking emergency vehicles

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10
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Who is responsible for wearing seatbelts?

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The driver (Rule 264) AND any person over 16 years (Rule 265
- subrule 4). Both will be fined.

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Do you wear seatbelts reversing?

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Seatbelts not required. Rule 264 - 2a

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Are there any exemptions to wearing a seatbelt?

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Medical only

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Who is responsible for the stowage of loose items within the cabin of
FRV vehicles?

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Driver is responsible for ensuring any loose items or equipment are secured

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14
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What drivers must have a BAC of 0.00?

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• any bus capable of carrying more than 12 adults including the driver
• any rigid or articulated truck over 4.5 tonnes VM (that’s us)
• a heavy vehicle with Driver Under Instruction plates because you are learning
• holders of a probationary licence.
• Any employee of FRV that is on duty

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15
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Can fire service vehicles go through posted mass and dimensions limit signs?

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No, unless you have a written exemption provided by controlling authority ie.
Vicroads or local council.

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What’s the rule on pedestrians and vehicles at intersections?

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Pedestrians have right of way at ALL intersections other than roundabouts where pedestrians must give way to vehicles. (Common sense suggests you misy still need to give way)

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17
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Under the 306 exemptions when can we cross Railway lines

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  • once the train passes? once boomgate is raised?
  • once lights stop flashing?
    • Only once all of the above occurs
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18
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Where can you find information on FRV’s Policies and Procedures in relation to driving?

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• FRV Intranet- - Operational Training - Service, Delivery & Training - Driving Training

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19
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What are FRV requirements with Log Books?

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• Complete after every trip. Have OIC sign off?

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If a fire service appliance breaks down or incorrect fuel is added, who do we notify and what should we do.

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Do NOT Start or attempt to move vehicle.
• Notifv Firecom and place out of commission
• Inform Ops Commander, Workshops/District Mechanics of your actions

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21
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Below what height must bridges have a clearly posted clearance height?

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4.6m

22
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Under what circumstances do Rule 306 exemptions for going 20kmh over posted speed limits not apply to Emergency vehicles?

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Driving past other emergency vehicles with flashing lights
• Driving in school zones
• Driving through roadworks (exemption applies for Div B if no workers on scene)
• Max of 110kmh speed in a 100kmh or higher zone

23
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List 7 vehicle support systems

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Electrical, cooling, lubrication, ignition, fuel, braking and drive line.

24
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List 5 main components of the electrical system.

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Alternator, Battery, electrical circuits, fuses/circuits breakers & warning lights and gauges

25
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List 5 main components of the vehicles lubrication system?

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• Oil pump
• Oil filter
• Sump
• Turbo lubricator
• Oil pressure gauge and warning light

26
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List the 8 components of a vehicles Cooling system?

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• Fan, Radiator, Expansion tank (overflow reservoir), water pump, thermostat, temp warning light/gauge/alarm, warning lights and gauges, heater

27
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What are the types of breaking systems?

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• Air, Hydraulic and Air over Hydraulic

28
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If an appliances air breaks are depleted what will you nead te do to build the air up to sufficient levels?

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• Ensure vehicle is in neutral and apply Park Brake
• Increase engine revs to max of 1200 RPM
• Wait for audible tone to stop
• Reset interlock valve

29
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Name two fuel systems?

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Petrol & Diesel

30
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Why do we do daily vehicle inspections?

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Roadworthy and mechanically safe

31
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Which way do we walk around the vehicle to do pre-drive checks?

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• Clockwise 360 starting from the front

32
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Name some reasons as to why the vehicle may not start?

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•Battery Guard has activated, Batt is isolated, Vehicle in gear or 240 plug still in

33
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3 elements in reference to the vehicles centre of gravity?

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• Pitch - force you feel as vehicle dives as brakes applied and lifts under acceleration
• Roll - force that makes occupants roll as vehicle corners
• Yaw - it applies no force as the wheels spin at different speeds as the vehicle turns

34
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Explain the role of momentum, directional control and centrifugal force when taking a bend?

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• Momentum is the straight line in which your vehicle wants to continue.
• Directional Control is the direction in which you are steering the vehicle
• Centrifugal Force is the force trying to pull your vehicle to the outer edge of the road

35
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How is stopping distance calculated?

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Reaction Distance + Braking Distance

36
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What are the four phases of vehicle control?

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Position, speed, gear & Acceleration

37
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What is the first requirement of correcting a skid?

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• Know the type of skid

38
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What generally causes skidding?

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•Excessive speed, course steering and/or excessive acceleration or braking

39
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What is a rear wheel skid called? How do we correct it?

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Oversteer (vehicle turns more than the driver expects - rear end kicks out)
• To correct - take foot off throttle and counter steer

40
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What is a front wheel skid called? How do we correct it?

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• Understeer (when the vehicle doesn’t turn and continues in straight line)
• To correct - reduce steering and ease off throttle

41
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What are the 4 four considerations for taking a bend or corner?

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Correct positioning, right speed, correct gear & positive acceleration

42
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What are the five steps to planning process?

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Observe, Anticipate, Prioritise, Decide what to do & Act

43
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Benefits of commentary driving?

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• Increased concentration, observation and ability to drive systematically

44
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Benefits of the Pull push steering.

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When performed correctly, your hands should always return to the 10 to 2 or 9 to 3 positions on the steering wheel without crossing your arms or taking your hands off the wheel;
•Complete control (always ready to turn further or re-turn back);
• Two hands will always be on the steering wheel;
Less effort; and
Smoother steering

45
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When do we need a guide when reversing?

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Any time you reverse

46
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What are the following distances on dry and wet surfaces?

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• 4 & 8 Seconds

47
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Going past a stationary Tram under Code 1, what speed should you be doing?

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A reasonable speed below the posted speed limit for the designated area

48
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How can Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) be an advantage?

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• Allows driver to conduct emergency brake and swerve manoeuvre whilst vehicle applies optimal braking

49
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Seven (7) vehicle support systems?

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electrical
cooling
lubrication
• fuel
• braking
drive-line

50
Q

What Is a Hazard?

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hazard can be defined as: anything which is an actual or potential danger.

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