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A key concept in establishing a cushion of safety in front of the
ambulance is: Correct Answers Maintaining a safe following
distance
A safe following distance is ________ your ambulance's total
stopping distance. Correct Answers Greater than?
A vehicle's stopping distance can be affected by: Correct
Answers All of the above
All of the following are true of blind spots except: Correct
Answers When patient care would be adversely impacted
All of the following are true of the "Move Over Law" except
that it: Correct Answers Does not apply to ambulances
As you approach the ambulance to perform an inspection, do all
of the following except Correct Answers Kick each tire to
check for proper inflation
Before moving the ambulance, be sure that everyone is buckled
in and secured except; Correct Answers When patient care
would be adversely impacted
Check that the ambulance's tires are properly inflated by:
Correct Answers Using an appropriate gauge
, Checking your mirrors: Correct Answers Allows you to spot
following vehicles before they move into a tailgating position
Covering your brake will: Correct Answers Help reduce your
reaction time
Effective scanning allows you to: Correct Answers Monitor the
area in front as well as the traffic around your ambulance
How often should you glance in your mirrors? Correct Answers
Every 3-5 seconds
If you are stopped at an intersection controlled by a traffic light
and the light turns green, it is recommended that you: Correct
Answers Delay your start to be certain the intersection clears
If you must stop at an intersection before making a left turn, you
should: Correct Answers Wait with your wheels pointer
straight ahead?
If you notice that you are being tailgated, you should: Correct
Answers Tap the brakes to warn the other driver
In ideal condition and when traveling under 40 mph, the
recommended minimum following distance is: Correct Answers
4 seconds
In ideal conditions and when traveling over 40 mph, the
recommended minimum following distance is: Correct Answers
5 seconds