EMERGENCY VEHICLE EVOC LATEST CORE EXAMS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔false hazardous material call reasons - ✔✔substance found to be non-hazardous
drums/barrels empty
normal storage
✔✔nuisance odors - ✔✔source of odor unfound-no odor present on arrival
normal operations
✔✔sprinkler alarm activation - ✔✔broken pipe due to weather conditions
activated head due to weather/operating conditions
✔✔move ups - ✔✔apparatus relocations
✔✔service calls - ✔✔lock outs
flush jobs
assist police
keys in running autos
removing doors from abandoned refrigerators
✔✔incidents that frequently result in low dollar loss - ✔✔dumpster/refuse fires
wires down
water problems
cover assignments
gas leaks
✔✔not all incidents require the use of _____ ______ and ________ to complete -
✔✔red lights and sirens
✔✔defensive driving principles/theory - ✔✔1- EVO must have the proper attitude
2- EVO must have the ability to anticipate other drivers actions
, 3- EVO will be able to identify and demonstrate the driving skill tests used to qualify
emergency vehicle operators
✔✔skill development is demonstrated by what driving tests? - ✔✔-serpentine
-straight line
-alley dock
-offset alley
-diminishing clearance
-confined space turnaround
-stop sign
✔✔EVO must have specific driving skills - ✔✔-stay alert
-reacting, braking, and stopping
-controlling weight transfer
-adjust to adverse conditions
rain
snow/ice
loose surface roadways (gravel)
✔✔expect other drivers to act in one of the two ways...... - ✔✔anticipate other drivers to
do what is expected
do the unexpected
✔✔how to approach intersections - ✔✔be especially cautious
when approaching let foot off accelerator and place it on brake pedal (reduces braking
reaction time if needed)
reduce speed to make a complete stop if necessary
never enter intersection during a red signal unless you know all lanes are clear
always stop if visibility is unclear and always stop until you know it is safe to pass
✔✔what mode should be used for intersections? - ✔✔yelp
✔✔what is the least effective electronic siren - ✔✔high-low mode
✔✔colored lights - ✔✔red lights-studies show that impaired drivers drive towards them
blue-curtesy light
amber- hazard
green- ems
✔✔what has an effect on braking distance - ✔✔speed, size, brake condition, road
surfaces
✔✔driver reaction distance VS. vehicle braking distance=__________ ___________ -
✔✔stopping distance
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔false hazardous material call reasons - ✔✔substance found to be non-hazardous
drums/barrels empty
normal storage
✔✔nuisance odors - ✔✔source of odor unfound-no odor present on arrival
normal operations
✔✔sprinkler alarm activation - ✔✔broken pipe due to weather conditions
activated head due to weather/operating conditions
✔✔move ups - ✔✔apparatus relocations
✔✔service calls - ✔✔lock outs
flush jobs
assist police
keys in running autos
removing doors from abandoned refrigerators
✔✔incidents that frequently result in low dollar loss - ✔✔dumpster/refuse fires
wires down
water problems
cover assignments
gas leaks
✔✔not all incidents require the use of _____ ______ and ________ to complete -
✔✔red lights and sirens
✔✔defensive driving principles/theory - ✔✔1- EVO must have the proper attitude
2- EVO must have the ability to anticipate other drivers actions
, 3- EVO will be able to identify and demonstrate the driving skill tests used to qualify
emergency vehicle operators
✔✔skill development is demonstrated by what driving tests? - ✔✔-serpentine
-straight line
-alley dock
-offset alley
-diminishing clearance
-confined space turnaround
-stop sign
✔✔EVO must have specific driving skills - ✔✔-stay alert
-reacting, braking, and stopping
-controlling weight transfer
-adjust to adverse conditions
rain
snow/ice
loose surface roadways (gravel)
✔✔expect other drivers to act in one of the two ways...... - ✔✔anticipate other drivers to
do what is expected
do the unexpected
✔✔how to approach intersections - ✔✔be especially cautious
when approaching let foot off accelerator and place it on brake pedal (reduces braking
reaction time if needed)
reduce speed to make a complete stop if necessary
never enter intersection during a red signal unless you know all lanes are clear
always stop if visibility is unclear and always stop until you know it is safe to pass
✔✔what mode should be used for intersections? - ✔✔yelp
✔✔what is the least effective electronic siren - ✔✔high-low mode
✔✔colored lights - ✔✔red lights-studies show that impaired drivers drive towards them
blue-curtesy light
amber- hazard
green- ems
✔✔what has an effect on braking distance - ✔✔speed, size, brake condition, road
surfaces
✔✔driver reaction distance VS. vehicle braking distance=__________ ___________ -
✔✔stopping distance
