EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
(EVOC WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
List the goals of the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reduce the number of crashes police officers are involved in.
2. Reduce the severity of crashes that do occur.
3. Increase your efficiency as a driver, thereby increasing your efficiency
as an officer.
4. Impress upon the officer the responsibility, liability, and personal risk
associated with emergency vehicle operation.
04.06.02 Define the importance of a mature judgment process for a driver: - CORRECT
ANSWER-• More injuries and deaths usually occur each year from law enforcement
related traffic accidents, than from police shootouts. Thus, it should be immediately
clear how much of an ethical responsibility you have to not make driving mistakes,
especially during emergencies. This is easier said than done. Operating an emergency
vehicle during a true emergency demands a total command of all the skills that will be
presented during this course. You cannot afford to view this course simply as it is fun to
do. This is a serious business. 2 causes of vehicle accidents: Misuse or Overuse of
Steering and Brakes.
• A mature driver uses prior experiences and skill to avoid potentially dangerous
situations. Attitude is critical to a mature judgment process. Knowledge of personal and
vehicle limits is critical.
04.06.03 Identify the importance of the driver's attitude in relation to the ability to
operate a motor vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Professional Police Driving:
Judgment, Attitude, Environment, Vehicle, and Pro-active. Attitude has the greatest
influence on an officer's driving performance and judgment process!! We must be
courteous drivers, we must set an example for others, above all we must be
professional, and the public has a right to expect this from us. Self-Discipline, and it
takes desire and work.
04.06.04 Identify the importance of driving within your personal and vehicle limitations: -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Leave room for mechanical and human error- sometimes things
break. Drive at 70 - 80% of your personal skill level. Drive the vehicle at 70 - 80% of its
overall capability.
, 04.06.05 Define proactive driving: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Instead of driving around
waiting for something to happen that forces you to react, drive in a manner which
influences and controls the driving environment, encouraging other drivers to make
anticipated movements. You must still be ready to react to unanticipated actions of
other drivers but a proactive mind tends to eliminate lag time and shorten the time to
analyze a situation and act on it. Remember PRO-Active is driving to achieve a desired
outcome. It should not be bothersome or offensive to others.
04.06.06 Identify ethical dilemmas that may arise during emergency vehicle operations:
- CORRECT ANSWER-• Am I acting out of anger, lust, greed, peer pressure? What
would I do if my family were standing behind me? Is it worth my job, and is it legal.
04.06.07 Identify items to consider when conducting pre-driving vehicle inspections: -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Inspect vehicle every day prior to going on shift. Accidents could
be prevented by a simple five minute physical and visual inspection of your vehicle.
• Simple Five step vehicle inspection - CORRECT ANSWER-Approach: Vehicle
attitude-Vehicle leaning, Sagging springs- vehicle suspension system is very important
for safe and effective patrol car operation. Body damage, Leaks, puddles etc. 2) Circle
and Look: Head, tail, brake, back-up, and emergency lights, tires (less than 2/32 inch),
cracked or bent rims, loose lug nuts, windshield wipers. Tires: Over-Inflation- very prone
to hydroplaning, wears on the center of the tire. Under-Inflation- will not perform at
extremes, not last as long, will wear on the outside of the tire. One (1) or Two (2) pound
(+/-) of the manufacturer recommended PSI. Conduct inspection when tires are cold. 3)
Under the Hood: Check under the hood, Fluid levels, belts and hoses, loose wires/
parts, and seepage. 4) Interior: Check all equipment including control switches, gauges,
indicator lights, mirrors, safety equipment, etc. Cleanliness. 5) Vehicle in motion:
Steering, brakes, suspension, and acceleration.
04.06.08 Identify the person who is ultimately responsible for the condition of a motor
vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Officer safety is dependent on the vehicle. It is your
life you are trusting to a poorly maintained vehicle. Well maintained vehicles have fewer
problems and are easier to control. Most law enforcement agencies require their patrol
officers to inspect their patrol vehicle and equipment before they begin their tour of duty.
The way you choose to care for your equipment may determine if you, a citizen or
another officer may live or die someday.
04.06.09 Explain the importance of the size of the tire contact patch with the driving
surface: - CORRECT ANSWER-• "Where the rubber meets the road!" It is about the
size of the palm of your hand. Because of certain dynamics of a tire in motion, this
contact patch gets smaller, at higher speeds. The contact patch is most efficient when it
is pointed straight ahead, and the tire is rolling. The contact patch is less effective when
it is turned. At rest, you have four contact patches about the size of the palm of your
hand. Gets smaller as you increase speed, can become as small as thumbprint.
(EVOC WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
List the goals of the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reduce the number of crashes police officers are involved in.
2. Reduce the severity of crashes that do occur.
3. Increase your efficiency as a driver, thereby increasing your efficiency
as an officer.
4. Impress upon the officer the responsibility, liability, and personal risk
associated with emergency vehicle operation.
04.06.02 Define the importance of a mature judgment process for a driver: - CORRECT
ANSWER-• More injuries and deaths usually occur each year from law enforcement
related traffic accidents, than from police shootouts. Thus, it should be immediately
clear how much of an ethical responsibility you have to not make driving mistakes,
especially during emergencies. This is easier said than done. Operating an emergency
vehicle during a true emergency demands a total command of all the skills that will be
presented during this course. You cannot afford to view this course simply as it is fun to
do. This is a serious business. 2 causes of vehicle accidents: Misuse or Overuse of
Steering and Brakes.
• A mature driver uses prior experiences and skill to avoid potentially dangerous
situations. Attitude is critical to a mature judgment process. Knowledge of personal and
vehicle limits is critical.
04.06.03 Identify the importance of the driver's attitude in relation to the ability to
operate a motor vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Professional Police Driving:
Judgment, Attitude, Environment, Vehicle, and Pro-active. Attitude has the greatest
influence on an officer's driving performance and judgment process!! We must be
courteous drivers, we must set an example for others, above all we must be
professional, and the public has a right to expect this from us. Self-Discipline, and it
takes desire and work.
04.06.04 Identify the importance of driving within your personal and vehicle limitations: -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Leave room for mechanical and human error- sometimes things
break. Drive at 70 - 80% of your personal skill level. Drive the vehicle at 70 - 80% of its
overall capability.
, 04.06.05 Define proactive driving: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Instead of driving around
waiting for something to happen that forces you to react, drive in a manner which
influences and controls the driving environment, encouraging other drivers to make
anticipated movements. You must still be ready to react to unanticipated actions of
other drivers but a proactive mind tends to eliminate lag time and shorten the time to
analyze a situation and act on it. Remember PRO-Active is driving to achieve a desired
outcome. It should not be bothersome or offensive to others.
04.06.06 Identify ethical dilemmas that may arise during emergency vehicle operations:
- CORRECT ANSWER-• Am I acting out of anger, lust, greed, peer pressure? What
would I do if my family were standing behind me? Is it worth my job, and is it legal.
04.06.07 Identify items to consider when conducting pre-driving vehicle inspections: -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Inspect vehicle every day prior to going on shift. Accidents could
be prevented by a simple five minute physical and visual inspection of your vehicle.
• Simple Five step vehicle inspection - CORRECT ANSWER-Approach: Vehicle
attitude-Vehicle leaning, Sagging springs- vehicle suspension system is very important
for safe and effective patrol car operation. Body damage, Leaks, puddles etc. 2) Circle
and Look: Head, tail, brake, back-up, and emergency lights, tires (less than 2/32 inch),
cracked or bent rims, loose lug nuts, windshield wipers. Tires: Over-Inflation- very prone
to hydroplaning, wears on the center of the tire. Under-Inflation- will not perform at
extremes, not last as long, will wear on the outside of the tire. One (1) or Two (2) pound
(+/-) of the manufacturer recommended PSI. Conduct inspection when tires are cold. 3)
Under the Hood: Check under the hood, Fluid levels, belts and hoses, loose wires/
parts, and seepage. 4) Interior: Check all equipment including control switches, gauges,
indicator lights, mirrors, safety equipment, etc. Cleanliness. 5) Vehicle in motion:
Steering, brakes, suspension, and acceleration.
04.06.08 Identify the person who is ultimately responsible for the condition of a motor
vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Officer safety is dependent on the vehicle. It is your
life you are trusting to a poorly maintained vehicle. Well maintained vehicles have fewer
problems and are easier to control. Most law enforcement agencies require their patrol
officers to inspect their patrol vehicle and equipment before they begin their tour of duty.
The way you choose to care for your equipment may determine if you, a citizen or
another officer may live or die someday.
04.06.09 Explain the importance of the size of the tire contact patch with the driving
surface: - CORRECT ANSWER-• "Where the rubber meets the road!" It is about the
size of the palm of your hand. Because of certain dynamics of a tire in motion, this
contact patch gets smaller, at higher speeds. The contact patch is most efficient when it
is pointed straight ahead, and the tire is rolling. The contact patch is less effective when
it is turned. At rest, you have four contact patches about the size of the palm of your
hand. Gets smaller as you increase speed, can become as small as thumbprint.
