EVIP, Zone 3 Roadway

Question 1

How early should the siren be in wail mode?

Answer 1

300 feet prior to intersection

Question 2

How early should siren be in yelp mode?

Answer 2

150 feet prior to intersection

Question 3

How early should you signal turning?

Answer 3

100 feet prior to intersection

Question 4

When are emergency vehicles exempt from the law?

Answer 4

When in emergency mode

Question 5

When can an emergency vehicle proceed past a steady red signal or stop sign?

Answer 5

Only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation

Question 6

When can an emergency vehicle exceed the maximum speed limit?

Answer 6

So long as he does not endanger life or property

Question 7

When are exceptions to driving rules allowed?

Answer 7

When audible signals are sounded while in motion as may be reasonably necessary

Question 8

An emergency vehicle operator has a duty to drive…

Answer 8

With due regard for the safety of all persons

Question 9

What does “due regard” mean?

Answer 9

A reasonably careful person, performing similar duties and under similar circumstances, would act in the same manner

Question 10

SOP

Answer 10

Standard Operating Procedure: internally generated and fairly rigid

Question 11

SOG

Answer 11

Standard Operating Guideline: internally generated, a guideline

Question 12

Average driver’s reaction time

Answer 12

3/4 of a second

Question 13

What is the rule for following vehicles?

Answer 13

Two-second plus rule

Question 14

Following distance if following an unusual vehicle, if your vehicle is large or heavy, or if not adequately maintained

Answer 14

50% more

Question 15

Following distance if road surface is loose or slippery, wet, dirt, or gravel, if vision is obscured, or if you are not fully alert

Answer 15

Double

Question 16

Following distance if packed snow or ice

Answer 16

Triple

Question 17

When speed doubles, braking distance ______

Answer 17

More than quadruples

Question 18

Hand placement on steering wheel

Answer 18

3 and 9 o’clock

Question 19

How are lanes numbered?

Answer 19

Outside lane = lane 1 (shoulder). Numbered sequentially to the inside lane (median).

Question 20

TTCZ

Answer 20

Temporary Traffic Control Zone

Question 21

Notification procedures that advise approaching motorists to transition from normal driving status to that required by the TTCZ.

Answer 21

Advance Warning

Question 22

The action of merging several lanes of moving traffic on the upstream side of the incident into fewer moving lanes

Answer 22

Taper

Question 23

Cones that extend from the taper cones along the lane striping to extend the temporary traffic control zone

Answer 23

Striping Cones

Question 24

The protected work area shielded by the block from apparatus

Answer 24

Shadow

Question 25

Area downstream of the incident that returns traffic to normal flow

Answer 25

Termination Zone

Question 26

Minimum dispatch for LAR responses

Answer 26

2 apparatus with at least 1 engine or ladder

Question 27

Wheel direction for blocking

Answer 27

Turn front wheels away from firefighters

Question 28

Consideration for MVA in middle lanes

Answer 28

3rd fire apparatus

Question 29

Cone placement rules

Answer 29

One firefighter placing/picking up cones, second firefighter spotting

Question 30

Number 1 cause of winter driving accidents

Answer 30

Driving too fast

Question 31

Leading cause of death during winter storms

Answer 31

Transportation accidents

Question 32

Stopping distance with rain

Answer 32

50% more than dry

Question 33

Stopping distance with snow

Answer 33

2 times normal stopping distance

Question 34

Stopping distance with ice

Answer 34

3 times normal stopping distance

Question 35

Maximum speed with chains

Answer 35

35 mph

Question 36

What is the interlock/inter-axle system?

Answer 36

Each axle receives full power, giving the vehicle more control over slippery surfaces.

Question 37

How to engage interlock

Answer 37

1. Maintain vehicle speed. 2. Flip driver's control switch "lock". 3. Let up on accelerator to allow the interlock system to engage. 4. Resume driving at normal speed.

Question 38

How to engage on-spot chains

Answer 38

1. Vehicle needs to be moving. 2. Can be engaged or disengaged up to 25 mph. 3. Can be used up to 35 mph.

Question 39

How deep of snow can on-spot chains be used in?

Answer 39

15"

Question 40

The distance or space between personnel and the vehicles in the protected work zone and nearby moving traffic

Answer 40

Buffer Zone