EVIP Day 2 Driving Presentation: Questions & Answers
What 2 physical factors regarding construction of highway on/off ramps affect
the safe speed for use of that ramp? Correct Ans - Camber and radius
What is the maximum vehicle width in Washington state? Correct Ans -
8'6"
When a vehicle is new, where can the gross vehicle weight be found?
Correct Ans - On a placard in the drivers side door frame
What marks in the road can be used to identify significant dips that make
cause difficulties in controlling an emergency vehicle? Correct Ans - Oil
stains after the dip where oil falling off of vehicles going over bumps has
stained the pavement, and gouges in the surface of the road
How should a driver prepare when approaching a dip in the road? Correct
Ans - Ease off the accelerator and coast through the dip to reduce the shock
What are chatter bumps and where are they typically found? Correct Ans
- Wrinkles in the asphalt caused by vehicles stopping in the same spot
repeatedly, found at stop signs and stop light on roads with asphalt surfaces
What corrections should a driver use when approaching chatter bumps?
Correct Ans - Brake early, and straddle the bumps if possible
When should a driver brake when approaching a pot hole and why?
Correct Ans - Brake BEFORE encountering the pothole, braking while
entering a pothole can stop a tire's rotation in the pothole, causing it to strike
the far edge of the pothole while not rolling, increasing the potential for
damage to the tire and rim
When approaching railroad tracks, what is the driver of an SFD rig required to
do? Correct Ans - Take off headset, listen and look for any oncoming
trains while at least 15 feet back from tracks, do not pass any vehicles within
100 feet of tracks
How long does it take eyes to recover when transitioning from light to dark?
Dark to light? Correct Ans - Light to dark - 6 seconds
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