VFIS Study Set QueStIonS WIth Complete
SolutIonS
There are five (5) general subject areas for SOPs/SOGs related to emergency vehicle operations. Which
of the following is not one of these subject areas? ✔✔ Detailed operations of specific emergency
incidents
NFPA 1911 addresses all conditions that would qualify for putting a vehicle out of service ✔✔ True
The amount of friction between the tires and the road is dependent upon a number of items. These
include ✔✔ All of the above
Which of the following is not one of the human aspects of driver selection ✔✔ State and local highway
laws
Tanks/ Tenders are considered the least traveled emergency vehicle, but they account for a large
percentage of emergency vehicle accidents. ✔✔ True
A railroad crossing warning device equipped with a gate and flashing red lights is an example of what
type of crossing ✔✔ Active
The technological aid which is designed to assist the driver in effectively stopping the vehicle without
locking up the brakes is ✔✔ Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The first step in developing an effective emergency vehicle driver training program is a driver selection?
✔✔ True
Some of the vehicle characteristics which should be included in an emergency vehicle drivers training
are: ✔✔ All of the above
Visual habits which are of assistance in driving defensively include aim high, get the big picture, scan,
make sure other drivers see your emergency vehicle, and identify an escape route ✔✔ True
SolutIonS
There are five (5) general subject areas for SOPs/SOGs related to emergency vehicle operations. Which
of the following is not one of these subject areas? ✔✔ Detailed operations of specific emergency
incidents
NFPA 1911 addresses all conditions that would qualify for putting a vehicle out of service ✔✔ True
The amount of friction between the tires and the road is dependent upon a number of items. These
include ✔✔ All of the above
Which of the following is not one of the human aspects of driver selection ✔✔ State and local highway
laws
Tanks/ Tenders are considered the least traveled emergency vehicle, but they account for a large
percentage of emergency vehicle accidents. ✔✔ True
A railroad crossing warning device equipped with a gate and flashing red lights is an example of what
type of crossing ✔✔ Active
The technological aid which is designed to assist the driver in effectively stopping the vehicle without
locking up the brakes is ✔✔ Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The first step in developing an effective emergency vehicle driver training program is a driver selection?
✔✔ True
Some of the vehicle characteristics which should be included in an emergency vehicle drivers training
are: ✔✔ All of the above
Visual habits which are of assistance in driving defensively include aim high, get the big picture, scan,
make sure other drivers see your emergency vehicle, and identify an escape route ✔✔ True
