Defensive Driving Test

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1. Which NFPA Standard gives direction for establishing a driver/operator training program? *

a. 1450

b. 1451

c. 1560

d. 1561

2. In general, to what vehicular statutes, laws, and ordinances is the driver/operator subject? *

a. Only those concerning fire service driver/operators.

b. Only those concerning emergency equipment operation.

c. All statutes, laws, and ordinances that govern any vehicle operator.

d. None of the statues, laws, and ordinances that govern general motor vehicle operation.

3. What type of inspection begins at the driver's door on the cab and works around the apparatus in a clockwise pattern? *

a. Counter-clockwise method

b. Walk-around method

c. Rectangle method

d. Pre-trip method

4. Which of the following terms is defined as "the distance the pedal must be used before the throw-out bearing actually contacts the clutch release fingers"? *

a. Bearing Free Travel

b. Bearing Burnout

c. Clutch free play

d. Clutch tolerance

5. On apparatus equipped with air brakes, the air pressure should build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations within ______ seconds of starting. *

a. 10

b. 15

c. 30

d. 60

6. What is the purpose of an apparatus electrical load management system? *

a. Notifying the driver when an electrical system is underloaded.

b. Preventing an overload of the vehicles electrical generating system.

c. Automatically charging the apparatus battery and keeping it a at full charge.

d. Allowing the operation of unlimited supplemental apparatus-run electrical systems.

7. What is the function of a load sequencer? *

a. Detecting added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system.

b. Shutting down less important electrical equipment to prevent overloading.

c. Turning on various lights at specified intervals to prevent start-up overloading.

d. Turning off various lights at specified intervals to prevent start-up overloading.

8. Which of the following statements about driving regulations is TRUE? *

a. Fire apparatus driver/operators are exempt from rules and regulations governing other vehicle operators.

b. Emergency vehicles are exempt from laws requiring vehicles to stop for school buses that are flashing signal lights.

c. In some jurisdictions, statues may exempt emergency vehicles from driving regulations when returning to quartes from alarms.

d. If a driver/operator does not obey driving regulations and is involved in a collision, both the driver/operator and the fire department may be held responsible.

9. The first element in learning to drive safely is to : *

a. Demand the right of way

b. Always wear your safety belt

c. Develop a safety-conscious attitude

d. Consider the fire department's public image

10. Which of the following is NOT an exception to the NFPA 1500 seated and belted requirement? *

a. When loading hose back onto fire apparatus

b. When riding in enclosed cages on the front of a brush truck

c. When providing patent care in the back of an ambulance

d. When performing training for personnel learning to drive a tiller

11. Which of the following statements about backing a fire apparatus is TRUE? *

a. Whenever possible, the driver/operator should avoid backing the apparatus.

b. It is often faster to back the apparatus than to drive around the block and start again.

c. It is safer and easier to back the apparatus than to driver around the block and start again.

d. When backing is necessary, there should be at least two firefightesr assigned to communicate with the driver/operator.

12. What should be done if a driver/operator does not have or cannot see the spotters? *

a. Do not back the apparatus

b. Proceed as usual using mirrors to guide you

c. Switch on the siren in order to warn others that the apparatus is backing

d. Proceed more slowly than usual in order to reduce the possibility of collision

13. Which of the following defensive driving techniques is TRUE? *

a. Know the rules that govern the general public when emergency vehicles are responding with warning lights and audible devices operating.

b. It is safe to proceed into intersections if you have tripped the traffic signals and are certain they are in your favor.

c. When proceeding through an intersection, wait for a go-ahead signal from each of the other drivers before proceeding.

d. Rely on warning sirens, lights, and signals because they are most easily distinguishable from other warning devices and street noises.

14. Which of the following is visual lead time? *

a. The sum of the driver/operator's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance.

b. The distance the vehicle travels form the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a complete stop.

c. The scanning by the driver/operator far enough ahead of the apparatus to ensure that evasive action can be taken if necessary.

d. The distance a vehicle travels while a driver is transferring the foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping.

15. Which of the following is reaction distance? *

a. The sum of the driver/operators's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance.

b. The distance the vehicle travels form the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a complete stop.

c. The scanning by the driver/operator far enough ahead of the apparatus to ensure that evasive action can be taken if necessary.

d. The distance a vehicle travels while a driver is transferring the foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping.

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