Driving Flashcards
(17 cards)
Rule 306
Exemptions for drivers of emergency vehicles.
A provision of Australian road rules does not apply to driver of emergency vehicle
Rule 304
Directions by a police officer or person of authority
Rule 307
Stopping and parking exemptions for police vehicles and authorised persons
Rule 78
Keeping clear of police and emergency vehicles
Rule 79
Giving way to police and emergency vehicles
Who’s vehicles have flashing lights and sirens
Police, fire engines and ambulances
Rule 158
Exceptions to driving in special lanes
UDD responsibility
OIC for command of vehicle
Driver for control of vehicle
Driver is legally accountable for manner of driving
Duty of care to crew members and other motorists
Under UDD
Beacons & led flashers operating
Sirens when appropriate
Prompt s/o for siren
Warning lights and siren must be operational
Lights and sirens not a defence
UDD restrictions
Must be endorsed
Slow to a reasonable speed at:
School zones
Red traffic lights
Stop signs
Major intersections
Proceed when safe
UDD restrictions
Must be endorsed
Slow to a reasonable speed at:
School zones
Red traffic lights
Stop signs
Major intersections
Proceed when safe
UDD driving at all times…
Drive with due care and attention
Road and traffic conditions
Safely react to changing conditions
Airport procedures
Report to gate 5
Escort by airport security
Flashing lights turned off
Injured or unconscious persons may be laying in tarmac or walking disoriented
Four elements for negligence
Existence of duty of care
Breach
Damage or injury
Result of the negligence
At station
Driver handover
Operational readiness
Mechanical
Fuel and water
Inventory
Driver/crew is n MDT
Pre drive checks
Vehicle road worthy checks
Pumps and ancillary equipment
Inventory check
Exterior checks
Start near side move anti clockwise
Windscreen
Vehicle lights
Wheels and tyres
Body damage
Vehicle posture
Fluid leaks
Air tanks/leaks
