VIRGINIA FIRE PROGRAMS EVOC KEY
CONCEPTS AND REVISION NOTES
◉ ________ traction occurs when the oporator calls upon the vhicle
to perform beyond its traction capabilities, its 0%
Answer: sliding traction
◉ a ________ route is any route which serves through-trafic. its
designated by a number under the 600 level and excludes
interstates
Answer: primary route
◉ a primary route is any route which serves through traffic. its
designated by a number under ______ level
Answer: 600
◉ a secondary route is local collector roads or land service roads
designated by a number of _______ or above
Answer: 600
◉ ___________ roads are those designed as part of the expressway
system allowing movement of traffic with minimum conflict.
traffic is restricted and designated into at least 4 lanes
, Answer: limited access roads
◉ a ______ roadway is relatively even surface which does not offer
resistance to skidding on curves
Answer: flat
◉ a _______ roadway is designed for efficient drainage and the
center of the road is elevated
Answer: crowned
◉ a _______ roadway is tilted on curves to direct physical forces
against the roadway rather than force the vehicle sideways off the
pavement
Answer: banked
◉ what is ABS?
Answer: Anti lock braking system
◉ what are the most effective sirens ?
Answer: short burst
◉ what has the highest risk of crashing?
Answer: text messaging - 23.2 percent, then reaching for object,
drinking, makeup, eating,
CONCEPTS AND REVISION NOTES
◉ ________ traction occurs when the oporator calls upon the vhicle
to perform beyond its traction capabilities, its 0%
Answer: sliding traction
◉ a ________ route is any route which serves through-trafic. its
designated by a number under the 600 level and excludes
interstates
Answer: primary route
◉ a primary route is any route which serves through traffic. its
designated by a number under ______ level
Answer: 600
◉ a secondary route is local collector roads or land service roads
designated by a number of _______ or above
Answer: 600
◉ ___________ roads are those designed as part of the expressway
system allowing movement of traffic with minimum conflict.
traffic is restricted and designated into at least 4 lanes
, Answer: limited access roads
◉ a ______ roadway is relatively even surface which does not offer
resistance to skidding on curves
Answer: flat
◉ a _______ roadway is designed for efficient drainage and the
center of the road is elevated
Answer: crowned
◉ a _______ roadway is tilted on curves to direct physical forces
against the roadway rather than force the vehicle sideways off the
pavement
Answer: banked
◉ what is ABS?
Answer: Anti lock braking system
◉ what are the most effective sirens ?
Answer: short burst
◉ what has the highest risk of crashing?
Answer: text messaging - 23.2 percent, then reaching for object,
drinking, makeup, eating,
