CEVO COURSE QUESTINS & ANSWERS
Vehicle inspection: - Answer -your responsibility to check the ambulance usually at the
beginning of shift and after each shift. Use checklist
As you approach an ambulance, check: - Answer -to see if it is leaning to one side
(indicates low tire, broken spring, suspension problem)
Also look for: - Answer -leaks or outside damage/wear, check tire pressure/gauge and
tread depth, check for loose/missing nuts and screws, make sure windshield/wipers are
clean, check mirrors and outside compartments, turn on all lights, make sure all
equipment is strapped in, check fuel gauge, make sure belts work
The front tires should have a tread depth of - Answer -4/32 an inch
Check the inside dual for - Answer -wear, pressure and rocks
If your policy requires checking under the hood, your inspection may include: - Answer
-fluid levels, the hoses, the belts, the battery
Vehicle characteristics:
Familiarize yourself with - Answer -blind spots (lean in seat to see them in the mirror)
As the operator you are responsible for safety of others, including making sure -
Answer -everyone is buckled including yourself before moving
Cushion of safety
Your safety depends on your ability to - Answer -identify potential hazards and respond
to them safely
You can maintain a cushion of safety by - Answer -keeping area around you free of
vehicles/people and constantly ask yourself about scenarios and how you would
respond
The steps of maintaining a cushion of safety: - Answer -look in front (important and you
have the most control), try to stay at least 4 seconds behind each vehicle at 40 mph and
5 sec if higher mph
Your total stopping distance is determined by what 4 major factors - Answer -
perception distance (distance your ambulance travels form the time you spot a problem
to the time you recognize it as a hazard), reaction distance (distance your ambulance
travels from the time your foot goes from the accelerater to the brake), if it has air
brakes the brake lag distance (distance ambulance travels from time you press brake to
time it works, usually about 1/2 a second), braking distance (distance your ambulance
Vehicle inspection: - Answer -your responsibility to check the ambulance usually at the
beginning of shift and after each shift. Use checklist
As you approach an ambulance, check: - Answer -to see if it is leaning to one side
(indicates low tire, broken spring, suspension problem)
Also look for: - Answer -leaks or outside damage/wear, check tire pressure/gauge and
tread depth, check for loose/missing nuts and screws, make sure windshield/wipers are
clean, check mirrors and outside compartments, turn on all lights, make sure all
equipment is strapped in, check fuel gauge, make sure belts work
The front tires should have a tread depth of - Answer -4/32 an inch
Check the inside dual for - Answer -wear, pressure and rocks
If your policy requires checking under the hood, your inspection may include: - Answer
-fluid levels, the hoses, the belts, the battery
Vehicle characteristics:
Familiarize yourself with - Answer -blind spots (lean in seat to see them in the mirror)
As the operator you are responsible for safety of others, including making sure -
Answer -everyone is buckled including yourself before moving
Cushion of safety
Your safety depends on your ability to - Answer -identify potential hazards and respond
to them safely
You can maintain a cushion of safety by - Answer -keeping area around you free of
vehicles/people and constantly ask yourself about scenarios and how you would
respond
The steps of maintaining a cushion of safety: - Answer -look in front (important and you
have the most control), try to stay at least 4 seconds behind each vehicle at 40 mph and
5 sec if higher mph
Your total stopping distance is determined by what 4 major factors - Answer -
perception distance (distance your ambulance travels form the time you spot a problem
to the time you recognize it as a hazard), reaction distance (distance your ambulance
travels from the time your foot goes from the accelerater to the brake), if it has air
brakes the brake lag distance (distance ambulance travels from time you press brake to
time it works, usually about 1/2 a second), braking distance (distance your ambulance
