Vehicle class 1 Right Ans - 0-10,000 pounds , cars and small vehicles
Vehicle class 2 Right Ans - 10,001-26,000 pounds , most ambulances and
smaller apparatus
Vehicle class 3 Right Ans - 26,001 + pounds , large fire apparatus and heavy
rescue vehicles.
Vehicle class 4 Right Ans - Tractor drawn apparatus
Vehicle class 5 Right Ans - Aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus
Desirable student attributes Right Ans - Reading , writing , fitness , vision,
hearing
Driver selection Right Ans - Through promotions , have desire and put
forth effort
Inexperienced drivers are Right Ans - Involved in 62% more crashes than
those who have participated in classes
Med stats Right Ans - Studies show haste in transportation of patients was
unnecessary in 95% of all ems calls
Med stats Right Ans - 1%-5% are true emergencies
Public relations Right Ans - You are your agencies best or worse public
relations agent , public views you more when you are driving
Good public relations Right Ans - Safe driving displays professionalism and
respect from the public
Bad public relations Right Ans - Vehicle crashes that occur enroute have
many consequences such as lawsuits , citations , injuries
, Defensive driving is Right Ans - Driving to prevent accidents in spite of
incorrect actions of others or adverse conditions
Use seatbelt Right Ans - Always
When braking Right Ans - Never use left foot
Hold steering wheel with Right Ans - Both hands , shuffle steering
Proper hand position Right Ans - 9-3 position is preferred
Shuffle steering Right Ans - Hands do not cross , both hands stay on wheel
Vehicle mirrors Right Ans - Adjustments to mirrors are made prior to
moving vehicle , use convex mirrors to get the "big picture"
Vehicle ops Right Ans - Always use a spotter when backing up
Signals Right Ans - Sound horn 3 times prior to backing up
Braking Right Ans - Only with right foot, gradual steady pressure on pedal ,
engine retarders or engine brakes help in vehicle control
Air brakes Right Ans - Some systems have limiting valves for various road
conditions
Brakes Right Ans - Avoid locking brakes
DO NOT Right Ans - Pump the brake pedal
Stopping distance formula Right Ans - Reaction distance + braking distance
= total stopping distance
Reaction time Right Ans - 3/4 seconds
Following distance Right Ans - 3 second rule , increase following distance
for other vehicles
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