Answers| [Graded A+]
____ Is resistance to motion between two moving objects that touch. *Ans* Friction
___% of all FF killed annually in the line of duty responding to or returning from incidents: *Ans* 25%
"Momentum" is: *Ans* Measured as the product of the object's mass or weight times its velocity.
1 in ____ crashes are due to vehicle malfunction or lack of maintenance: *Ans* 12 (8%)
625 ILCS5/11 contains *Ans* Vehicle operations laws.
A driver can be criminally charged when death or serious injury has occurred as the result of a collision
involving his emergency vehicle: *Ans* True
Aim ___ in steering: *Ans* High
An emergency vehicle driver ____ the right of way: *Ans* Only Requests
An outdated concept is: *Ans* Sovereign immunity "King can do no Wrong".
At ___ there is at max 3 years of emergency service experience: *Ans* 21
At _____ there have only been two years of licensed driving: *Ans* 18
Class "A" maintenance means: *Ans* All items which require that the vehicle be removed from
service immediately.
, Class "B" maintenance means: *Ans* Items which are important & require prompt attention;
however they do not require that the vehicle be immediately removed from service.
Class "C" maintenance means: *Ans* Item which should be corrected, but can be addressed at the
next regularly scheduled preventive maintenance.
Considerations for Liability: Was the operator exercising ____ for the safety of others? *Ans* Due
Regard
Considerations for liability: was the vehicle responding to a ____ emergency? *Ans* True
Emergency drivers have a mandated right of way: *Ans* False
Emergency vehicle driving laws for fire apparatus & ambulances: *Ans* Applies only during
emergency response using audible & visual signals.
Emergency vehicle operators are expected to operate at a ____ standard during emergency responses.
*Ans* Higher
Emergency vehicles mist not exceed ______ speeds: *Ans* Cautionary
Get the ____ picture: *Ans* Big
In order to avoid undue dynamic weight transfers during acceleration, deceleration & turning, the NFPA
has included specific requirements in their standard that waster tanks are: *Ans* Baffled
It's the responsibility of the driver to check: *Ans* Fluid level checks, wheels & tires, electrical
systems & devises.