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What makes up the pyramid supporting skilled driving? |
Attitude, Judgment, Habits, Knowledge, Skills, Mental Fitness, Physical Fitness. |
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Accidents caused by excessive speed are inexcusable. What is the cost to the department? |
1. Death or serious injuries suffered by Department members and civilians 2. Manpower time lost 3. Apparatus unavailable for service 4. Funds needed for repair or replacement of apparatus 5. Liability judgments against the city 6. Cost of defending the Department on lawsuits 7. Medical and hospital expenses 8. Possible negligent driver charges |
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What are the 5 fundamental points to safe driving? |
1. CONCEDE 2. CONCENTRATE 3. COURTESY 4. CONTROL 5. FORSEE, ANALYZE, AND ANTICIPATE |
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What are the Unsafe Driver Traits? |
1. Overconfidence 2. Minimizing the seriousness of minor accidents 3. Pride in past record 4. Faith in experience 5. False ideas 6. Self-righteousness 7. Impatience |
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Apparatus MUST be stopped if: |
1. Temperature guage above 205 degrees F 2. Air pressure guage shows less than 90 psi. Leak rate of more than 3psi/min class B and 4 psi/min class A 3. Oil pressure below 5 psi 4. Flat tire or blowout 5. Unusual noise or smell indicating mechanical trouble. |
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How should mirrors be set? |
Allows operator to see entire length of vehicle and 2 to 3 feet out from the side. |
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When do you not overtake? |
1. Over hills 2. On curves 3. Approaching within 100 ft of or traversing any intersection 4. When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 ft of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel 5. On any roadway marked with a single solid or double solid centerline 6. In a No passing zone |
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What is the proper cruising range for apparatuses? |
1300 to 1900 rpm |
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What is contained within the "accident packet"? |
Registration Card Safety Check Insurance Card Vehicle Loss Notice VARC |
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What is the following distance rule? |
1 sec for every 10 feet of vehicle lengrh. +1 sec for speeds over 40 mph + 1 sec for rain or wet road conditions |
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What are the 7 step brake check? |
1) Air Pressure Loss Rate (2&3, 3&4psi) 2) Low Pressure Warning Activation (60 psi) 3) Emergency Brake Activation (40-20psi) 4) Compressor Rate Buildup (85-100psi in 45 sec.) 5) Governor Cut In/Out (100-120) 6) Parking Brake Check 7) Service Brake Check |
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What are the types of braking assist systems? |
Transmission Brakes (retarder) Engine Brakes (Jacobs Engine Brake) |
