Module #5 & #6: Driver's Training & Driving Non-Emergency

Question 1

Disc Brake systems become MORE efficient as they get ______ and expand making better contact with the Brake Pads.

Answer 1

Hot

Question 2

Depending on the type of vehicle, it will take between ___ to ___ second for the AIR to reach the brakes after you press the foot pedal. This is known as ______ _______.

Answer 2

1/4 to 1 sec.

Brake Lag

Question 3

What THREE factors can create additional Blind Spots?

Answer 3

Mirror placement

Captain placement

Light Glare

Question 4

Fire Dept. Drivers must possess both driving Skills and proper attitude. _________ is the most important component.

Answer 4

Attitude

Question 5

Good Attitude makes up what percentage of Safe Driving Practices?

Answer 5

60%

Question 6

Safe Driving can be broken down into THREE basic categories:

1. _______ ________
2. _______ ________ _______
3. ______ ___________

Answer 6

Safe Vehicle

Good physical condition of the Driver

Good Attitude

Question 7

Studies show that in 80 to 90 % of all Vehicle Accidents, _________ _________ is a contributing cause.

Answer 7

Emotional Disturbance

Question 8

Perception Time is approximately ____ of a second.

Answer 8

3/4 of a sec.

Question 9

Reaction Time is approximately ____ of a second.

Answer 9

3/4 of a sec.

Question 10

What are the 5 Rules of the SMITH SYSTEM?

Answer 10

MAK LG

Make sure they can see you
Aim high in steering
Keep your eyes moving
Leave yourself an out
Get the "Big Picture"

Question 11

Total Stopping Distance is determined by what THREE factors?

1. _________
2. _________
3. __________

Answer 11

Vehicle Braking
Perception Time
Reaction Time

Question 12

A Heavy Two-Axle vehicle traveling at 60 mph will take approx. _____ ft. to stop

Answer 12

436 ft.

Question 13

Because of Total Stopping Distance, Members driving Heavy Apparatus should be concerned about Emergency Stops of Apparatus traveling over ____ mph.

Answer 13

30 mph

Question 14

Following Distance:

What TWO factors determine Adequate Spacing between you and a vehicle in front of you?

Answer 14

Reaction Time

Stopping Time

Question 15

To determine FOLLOWING DISTANCE for Heavy Apparatus, the general rule is _____ vehicle lengths for every ____ miles per hour.

Answer 15

Three

10 mph

Question 16

A system for determining Safe Following Distance is the ____ second rule. All ow the rear bumper of the front vehicle to pass an object then count. If the front of YOUR vehicle passes that object before ____ seconds, you’re TOO CLOSE.

Answer 16

3 sec.

Question 17

Pumping Disc Brakes on slick roads can cause ________ ________.

Answer 17

Wheel/Brake Lockup

Question 18

Windshield Wipers should be inspected _________.

Answer 18

Weekly

Question 19

Night Driving under any condition is dangerous. ____% of all accidents occur at night and ____% of all FATAL accidents occur at night.

Answer 19

30%

47%

Question 20

When approaching a vehicle, HIGH BEAM Lights must be dimmed at least _____ ft. ahead of the vehicle.

Answer 20

500 ft.

Question 21

When following, HIGH BEAM Lights must be dimmed ____ ft. BEHIND a vehicle.

Answer 21

300 ft.

Question 22

Driving in TWILIGHT is _____ dangerous than Night Driving?

Answer 22

more

Question 23

Twilight Driving:

Almost ____ of all motor vehicle accidents occur between the hours of ____p.m. and ____p.m.

Answer 23

1/3

4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Question 24

What is more dangerous? Morning Twilight driving or Evening Twilight driving?

Answer 24

Evening Twilight

Question 25

In FOG conditions, an object at 15 yards will appear to be ___ yards away. This effect Increases as the DISTANCE Increases.

Answer 25

30 yards.

Question 26

When the EYES have nothing to look at, they tend to focus at a very short DISTANCE. Usually about ___ ft.

Answer 26

10 ft.

Question 27

HEADLIGHTS should only be used on LOW BEAMs. The brilliance of High Beams creates a glare and reduces a Driver's _______ __ ________.

Answer 27

Depth of Field

Question 28

When a RAIN first begins, accidents increase dramatically during the first ______. Extremely Slick conditions usually last for approx. _____ to ______ of an hour

Answer 28

first 1/2 hour 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour

Question 29

Extremely Slick conditions usually last 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour after a RAIN begins then tapers off to a point where the Wet Street is only ______ as slick as it would be Dry.

Answer 29

Twice

Question 30

Standing Water: If Brakes become UNEVENLY water soaked (one Wet, one Dry) they will pull violently to the _____ Side possibly causing a Skid

Answer 30

Dry

Question 31

Standing Water: Once you have driven through a Puddle, lightly apply pressure to the brake pedal to see if they work if they pull EVENLY. If there is a problem they can be quickly CLEARED by driving for block or two while slightly depressing the brake pedal. The HEAT generated will __________ the water.

Answer 31

Evaporate

Question 32

Rain can cause problems with Mirrors. ALWAYS try to ___ them when you must Back the vehicle.

Answer 32

Dry

Question 33

Nationwide, BACKING Accidents account for ___% of all single-vehicle collisions.

Answer 33

85%

Question 34

As a Driver, your best aid in BACKING Heavy Apparatus is your ______ ________. Non-Emergency backing should NEVER take place without the assistance of one.

Answer 34

Safety Spotter

Question 35

Convex (Fish Eye) Mirrors can distort _____ _______ and should NOT be used for Backing.

Answer 35

Depth Perception

Question 36

Backing and Rehousing Procedure: The Safety Spotter shall be positioned in the most advantageous position (on or off side) and outside the Apparatus HAZARD ZONE. This zone is defined as the area ___ ft. BEHIND the apparatus and __ ft. to each SIDE.

Answer 36

15 ft. 3 ft.

Question 37

Backing and Rehousing Procedure: All _________ _______ SHALL be activated. If backing at Night, Backup and Pickup Lights should be used to illuminate the area.

Answer 37

Warning Lights

Question 38

Backing and Rehousing Procedure: If an ALARM is received while backing where should you start the NEW Response from?

Answer 38

Continue backing and start from Quarters

Question 39

Who SHALL control all phases of the Backing and Rehousing Operation?

Answer 39

Station Commander

Question 40

Backing and Rehousing Procedure: The Apparatus Driver SHALL check for CLEARANCE on both ____ as well as _________ Clearance. Then back the Apparatus in a SLOW controlled manner after receiving a "_____ _______" from Safety Personnel.

Answer 40

Sides Vertical "All Clear"

Question 41

Backing and Rehousing Procedure: What is the SIGNAL that SHALL be given to cause the Driver to STOP the apparatus.

Answer 41

Double, Closed Fist with Crossed Arms

Question 42

Traffic Control: A HELMET shall be worn at ALL times when directing traffic in adherence to the California Vehicle Code, Section ____.

Answer 42

Section 2801

Question 43

Traffic Control: At Night, how should you motion to Traffic? Up and Down or Side to Side?

Answer 43

Up and Down *side to side misdirects motorists to pass to the side of the apparatus