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Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) - Volume III : Patrol Procedures: Q’s And A’s
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Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) - Volume III :Patrol Procedures: Q’s And A’s
Three (3) main factors that directly impact basic motor vehicle operations
are: Right Ans - -Vehicle
-Driver
-Roadway
Laws of Physics: Right Ans - 1) Kinetic energy
Energy an object possesses by being in motion.
2) Momentum
Is the combined mass and velocity of an object. An object in motion tends to
remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force.
3) Friction
Is resistance between two objects rubbing against each other.
* Rolling Friction
* Sliding Friction
4) Weight Shift (or Transfer)
Is a change in load placed on vehicle wheels/tires while in motion. More
weight over the tire means more tread is on the road surface. Less weight over
the tire is more likely to cause a slide or skid.
* Longitudinal
Occurs when vehicles are accelerating or braking.
* Lateral
Is side-to-side and occurs when vehicles turn.
5) Centrifugal Force
Centrifugal force pulls a moving object outward from the center of rotation.
6) Centripetal Force
Pulls a moving object inward toward the center of rotation.
, Inspections conducted by officers are made when the patrol car is stationary
and in motion. Right Ans - True
Vehicle Inspection Process Right Ans - 1) Maintenance
2) Exterior
3) Engine Compartment
4) Tires
5) Breaks
6) Interior
7) Trunk
8) Performance and Response (In Motion)
Human error is responsible for 90% of all vehicle crashes, which makes
drivers the most critical factor in motor vehicle operations. Right Ans -
True
Things that may affect the DRIVER factor. Right Ans - - Driver's Attitude
- Distracted Driving
- Fatigue
- Seating Position
- Steering Wheel Hand Position
- Traffic Occupant Protection Systems (TOPS)
- Mirrors
- Acceleration
- Braking
- Steering & Turning
- Backing
Factors that affect driver's ATTITUDE: Right Ans - - Overconfidence
- Lack of Confidence
- Self-Righteousness
- Aggressiveness
Common driver distractions include: Right Ans - - Texting
- Being Lost
- RADAR Tone
- Eating or Drinking
- Talking to Passengers
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