CEVO 5: Ambulance - CS
At ALL times, you MUST drive your ambulance with for the
safety
of others. Correct answers due
regard
Each state has its own motor vehicle laws, many with laws specific to the
operation of
emergency
vehicles.
a.
True
b. False Correct answers
True
MATCHING - There are federal, state, and local laws that: Correct answers
apply to
emergency vehicle
operation
MATCHING - Organization SOPs should help clarify all laws and regulations
and should
NOT: Correct answers contradict any
applicable laws
MATCHING - Most state laws grant certain traffic regulation exceptions to
ambulance
operators when: Correct answers operating with lights and sirens - know
your state's
law
s
MATCHING - At ALL times, you MUST operate your ambulance: Correct
answers
due with
regard for the safety of
others
MATCHING - Follow ALL organizational policies: Correct answers for driver
training
testin and
g
MATCHING - To avoid missing important items, conduct your: Correct
ambulance inspection the same way
answers
each time
MATCHING - Review the previous checklist: Correct answers before
starting a new
inspectio
n
MATCHING - Understand your organization's procedure for how to: Correct
report any defects found during an
answers
inspection
MATCHING - Do NOT operate the ambulance until: Correct answers prior
defects have
been
addressed
MATCHING - Follow ALL organization policies and maintain accurate
records
regarding: Correct answers inspections and
maintenance
Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate ALL blind spots around your
ambulance.
a.
True
, b. False Correct answers
False
MATCHING - Because of its size and weight, ambulances: Correct
answers
much handle than most personal
differently
vehicles
MATCHING - Get training and practice driving: Correct answers ALL the
ambulances
used in your
organization
MATCHING - Slow down around corners; accelerate and stop: Correct
answers
gradually and
smoothly
MATCHING - Crash data shows that most ambulance occupants: Correct
answers
NOT are seat belts during
waring
crashes
MATCHING - Speak up, and make sure everyone inside the ambulance:
Correct
answers is buckled up and properly
restrained
MATCHING - Everyone's safety - yours, your crews' and your patients' -
depends:
Correct answers on your state of physical and
mental fitness
How far ahead should you scan in city-like environments? Correct answers
At least
the nextto
intersection
How far ahead should you scan on highways? Correct answers 12-15
secondsof
quarter ora
mile
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when
traveling at 40 Correct answers 4
mph or slower?
seconds
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when
traveling
mph? Correct
over answers
40 5
seconds
What are the components of your total stopping distance? Correct answers
Perception
distance + reaction distance + brake lag distance +
braking distance
MATCHING - Scan 12-15 seconds down the road so: Correct answers
you're NOT
surprised by changing traffic patterns or
hazards
MATCHING - Check your mirrors: Correct answers every 5-8
seconds
MATCHING - Over 40 mph, a: Correct answers 5 seconds following
distance is
recommend
ed
MATCHING - Increase your following distance in: Correct answers adverse
weather,
poor road conditions, congested traffic, or when being
tailgated
At ALL times, you MUST drive your ambulance with for the
safety
of others. Correct answers due
regard
Each state has its own motor vehicle laws, many with laws specific to the
operation of
emergency
vehicles.
a.
True
b. False Correct answers
True
MATCHING - There are federal, state, and local laws that: Correct answers
apply to
emergency vehicle
operation
MATCHING - Organization SOPs should help clarify all laws and regulations
and should
NOT: Correct answers contradict any
applicable laws
MATCHING - Most state laws grant certain traffic regulation exceptions to
ambulance
operators when: Correct answers operating with lights and sirens - know
your state's
law
s
MATCHING - At ALL times, you MUST operate your ambulance: Correct
answers
due with
regard for the safety of
others
MATCHING - Follow ALL organizational policies: Correct answers for driver
training
testin and
g
MATCHING - To avoid missing important items, conduct your: Correct
ambulance inspection the same way
answers
each time
MATCHING - Review the previous checklist: Correct answers before
starting a new
inspectio
n
MATCHING - Understand your organization's procedure for how to: Correct
report any defects found during an
answers
inspection
MATCHING - Do NOT operate the ambulance until: Correct answers prior
defects have
been
addressed
MATCHING - Follow ALL organization policies and maintain accurate
records
regarding: Correct answers inspections and
maintenance
Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate ALL blind spots around your
ambulance.
a.
True
, b. False Correct answers
False
MATCHING - Because of its size and weight, ambulances: Correct
answers
much handle than most personal
differently
vehicles
MATCHING - Get training and practice driving: Correct answers ALL the
ambulances
used in your
organization
MATCHING - Slow down around corners; accelerate and stop: Correct
answers
gradually and
smoothly
MATCHING - Crash data shows that most ambulance occupants: Correct
answers
NOT are seat belts during
waring
crashes
MATCHING - Speak up, and make sure everyone inside the ambulance:
Correct
answers is buckled up and properly
restrained
MATCHING - Everyone's safety - yours, your crews' and your patients' -
depends:
Correct answers on your state of physical and
mental fitness
How far ahead should you scan in city-like environments? Correct answers
At least
the nextto
intersection
How far ahead should you scan on highways? Correct answers 12-15
secondsof
quarter ora
mile
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when
traveling at 40 Correct answers 4
mph or slower?
seconds
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when
traveling
mph? Correct
over answers
40 5
seconds
What are the components of your total stopping distance? Correct answers
Perception
distance + reaction distance + brake lag distance +
braking distance
MATCHING - Scan 12-15 seconds down the road so: Correct answers
you're NOT
surprised by changing traffic patterns or
hazards
MATCHING - Check your mirrors: Correct answers every 5-8
seconds
MATCHING - Over 40 mph, a: Correct answers 5 seconds following
distance is
recommend
ed
MATCHING - Increase your following distance in: Correct answers adverse
weather,
poor road conditions, congested traffic, or when being
tailgated
