EVIP (PFD RFD) : Questions With Complete Answers
You should coordinate training and response whenever possible if you
frequently work... Correct Ans - On highways/freeways, with Public
Works, DOT, and Law Enforcement.
Drivers are subject to all traffic laws unless a _______ is provided. Correct
Ans - Specific Exemption
Exemptions apply only when the vehicle is responding to a... Correct Ans -
True Emergency
These exemptions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency
vehicle from the duty to drive with... Correct Ans - DUE REGARD for the
safety of all persons.
A _________ is a statement in your state statute giving the EV operator certain
privileges as set forth in the law not ordinarily permitted. Correct Ans -
Specific Exemption
-EV operators are subject to ALL traffic regulations unless given specific
exemption.
A situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious injury to an
individual(s) or significant property loss and actions by the emergency vehicle
driver may reduce the seriousness of the situations. Correct Ans - True
Emergency
The ________ utilizes warning lights and sirens, if necessary, during a response
to a true emergency. Correct Ans - Emergency Mode
Even when specific exemption is made, you may be held criminally/civilly
liable for your actions if you do not exercise _________ for the safety of others.
Correct Ans - Due Regard
Authorized __________ means any vehicle of any fire department, police
department, sheriff's office, coroner, prosecuting attorney, Washington state
patrol, ambulance service, public or private, which need not be classified,
registered or authorized by the state patrol, or any other vehicle authorized in
writing by the state patrol. Correct Ans - Emergency Vehicle
, WA State Law- CDL Exemption Correct Ans - SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
OF APPROVED TRAINING COURSE AND CARRIES A CERTIFICATE
The ________ provides almost no protection to the emergency vehicle operator
from legal, civil or criminal action if there were to be an accident. Correct
Ans - Specific Exemption
The 4 steps that must be proven to prove negligence. Correct Ans - Duty
Breach of Duty
Injury or Death
Breach of the duty caused injury or death
When lawsuits are filed... Correct Ans - "Even if you win the case, the
effects of such a battle will have a long lasting impact on yourself, your
department and the community you are there to protect"
You cannot "respond" under the emergency response RCW exemption in
your... Correct Ans - Personal Vehicle (POV)
-Green lights do not allow the exemption.
-8 LODD's in 2004 in POVs responding illegally.
Motor vehicle collisions accounted for ____% of all emergency related LODD's.
Correct Ans - 25%
-#2 Leading Cause of LODD.
-1,000 Firefighter Injuries a year
-#1 Cause of Legal Actions against Departments.
-And we could kill the people we want to protect.
Strategy for defensive driving (SIADE) Correct Ans - Scan
Identify
Anticipate
Decide
Execute
Look _____, than _____, than_____ again before entering a roadway. Correct
Ans - Left, right, left
You should coordinate training and response whenever possible if you
frequently work... Correct Ans - On highways/freeways, with Public
Works, DOT, and Law Enforcement.
Drivers are subject to all traffic laws unless a _______ is provided. Correct
Ans - Specific Exemption
Exemptions apply only when the vehicle is responding to a... Correct Ans -
True Emergency
These exemptions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency
vehicle from the duty to drive with... Correct Ans - DUE REGARD for the
safety of all persons.
A _________ is a statement in your state statute giving the EV operator certain
privileges as set forth in the law not ordinarily permitted. Correct Ans -
Specific Exemption
-EV operators are subject to ALL traffic regulations unless given specific
exemption.
A situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious injury to an
individual(s) or significant property loss and actions by the emergency vehicle
driver may reduce the seriousness of the situations. Correct Ans - True
Emergency
The ________ utilizes warning lights and sirens, if necessary, during a response
to a true emergency. Correct Ans - Emergency Mode
Even when specific exemption is made, you may be held criminally/civilly
liable for your actions if you do not exercise _________ for the safety of others.
Correct Ans - Due Regard
Authorized __________ means any vehicle of any fire department, police
department, sheriff's office, coroner, prosecuting attorney, Washington state
patrol, ambulance service, public or private, which need not be classified,
registered or authorized by the state patrol, or any other vehicle authorized in
writing by the state patrol. Correct Ans - Emergency Vehicle
, WA State Law- CDL Exemption Correct Ans - SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
OF APPROVED TRAINING COURSE AND CARRIES A CERTIFICATE
The ________ provides almost no protection to the emergency vehicle operator
from legal, civil or criminal action if there were to be an accident. Correct
Ans - Specific Exemption
The 4 steps that must be proven to prove negligence. Correct Ans - Duty
Breach of Duty
Injury or Death
Breach of the duty caused injury or death
When lawsuits are filed... Correct Ans - "Even if you win the case, the
effects of such a battle will have a long lasting impact on yourself, your
department and the community you are there to protect"
You cannot "respond" under the emergency response RCW exemption in
your... Correct Ans - Personal Vehicle (POV)
-Green lights do not allow the exemption.
-8 LODD's in 2004 in POVs responding illegally.
Motor vehicle collisions accounted for ____% of all emergency related LODD's.
Correct Ans - 25%
-#2 Leading Cause of LODD.
-1,000 Firefighter Injuries a year
-#1 Cause of Legal Actions against Departments.
-And we could kill the people we want to protect.
Strategy for defensive driving (SIADE) Correct Ans - Scan
Identify
Anticipate
Decide
Execute
Look _____, than _____, than_____ again before entering a roadway. Correct
Ans - Left, right, left
