Answers] Graded A+
15 MPH *Ans* What is the maximum speed allowed on the competency course?
25% *Ans* What percentage of firefighters are killed responding and returning from incidents?
2nd *Ans* At what ranking is the leading cause of death of firefighters responding to and from
emergency alarms?
5 regulatory agencies that impact driving *Ans* Illinois motor vehicle and traffic law
National recognized standards
OSHA & IDOL regulations
Municipal ordinances
Organizational SOPs/SOGs
53% *Ans* What percentage of accidents are related to drivers error?
625 ILCS5/11-1421 *Ans* What Illinois Vehicle Code on conditions for operating ambulances and
rescue vehicles
625 ILCS5/11-205 *Ans* What Illinois Vehicle Code gives public officers and employees the right to
obey exemptions?
625 ILCS5/12-215 *Ans* What Illinois Vehicle Code for oscillating, rotating or flashing lights on motor
vehicles
8% *Ans* What percentage of crashes are due to vehicle malfunction or lack of maintenance?
, 8hrs (min) of classroom instruction
Testing of attitude and knowledge
Understanding of the responsibilities of drivers during non-emergency situations *Ans* What are the
elements of a comprehensive FSVO program?
A safety committee should be appointed to all accidents, injuries, and fatalities *Ans* What should
the procedure for crash investigation include?
Alley dock exercise *Ans* To familiarize the driver with positioning the emergency vehicle to back
into a confined space
To judge the depth perception and distance using the vehicle's mirrors to position the rear of the vehicle
at or close to a fixed point
At least equal to the minimum travel distance necessary to stop the vehicle without contacting another
*Ans* What is the minimum distance that must be kept in front of a vehicle?
Attitude
Knowledge
Mental/Physical fitness
Decision making
Age
Habits
Driving characteristics *Ans* What are the components when deciding Personnel Selection?
Blind spots
Following distance