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At ALL times, you MUST drive your ambulance with ________ ________ for the safety of others. -
Answers due regard
Each state has its own motor vehicle laws, many with laws specific to the operation of
emergency vehicles.
a. True
b. False - Answers True
MATCHING - There are federal, state, and local laws that: - Answers apply to emergency vehicle
operation
MATCHING - Organization SOPs should help clarify all laws and regulations and should NOT: -
Answers contradict any applicable laws
MATCHING - Most state laws grant certain traffic regulation exceptions to ambulance operators
when: - Answers operating with lights and sirens - know your state's laws
MATCHING - At ALL times, you MUST operate your ambulance: - Answers with due regard for
the safety of others
MATCHING - Follow ALL organizational policies: - Answers for driver training and testing
MATCHING - To avoid missing important items, conduct your: - Answers ambulance inspection
the same way each time
MATCHING - Review the previous checklist: - Answers before starting a new inspection
MATCHING - Understand your organization's procedure for how to: - Answers report any defects
found during an inspection
MATCHING - Do NOT operate the ambulance until: - Answers prior defects have been addressed
MATCHING - Follow ALL organization policies and maintain accurate records regarding: -
Answers inspections and maintenance
Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate ALL blind spots around your ambulance.
a. True
b. False - Answers False
MATCHING - Because of its size and weight, ambulances: - Answers handle much differently
than most personal vehicles
, MATCHING - Get training and practice driving: - Answers ALL the ambulances used in your
organization
MATCHING - Slow down around corners; accelerate and stop: - Answers gradually and smoothly
MATCHING - Crash data shows that most ambulance occupants: - Answers are NOT waring
seat belts during crashes
MATCHING - Speak up, and make sure everyone inside the ambulance: - Answers is buckled up
and properly restrained
MATCHING - Everyone's safety - yours, your crews' and your patients' - depends: - Answers on
your state of physical and mental fitness
How far ahead should you scan in city-like environments? - Answers At least to the next
intersection
How far ahead should you scan on highways? - Answers 12-15 seconds or quarter of a mile
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when traveling at 40 mph or
slower? - Answers 4 seconds
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when traveling over 40 mph? -
Answers 5 seconds
What are the components of your total stopping distance? - Answers Perception distance +
reaction distance + brake lag distance + braking distance
MATCHING - Scan 12-15 seconds down the road so: - Answers you're NOT surprised by
changing traffic patterns or hazards
MATCHING - Check your mirrors: - Answers every 5-8 seconds
MATCHING - Over 40 mph, a: - Answers 5 seconds following distance is recommended
MATCHING - Increase your following distance in: - Answers adverse weather, poor road
conditions, congested traffic, or when being tailgated
MATCHING - Maintain an adequate following distance so you have: - Answers time and space to
react and avoid a collision or near miss
MATCHING - Even with properly adjusted mirrors, you: - Answers WILL still have blind spots
To help compensate for the higher speeds on the highway, try to maintain a ________ ________
_________ ALL around your ambulance. - Answers cushion of safety or gap of traffic
When going 60 mph, how far does your ambulance travel in one second? - Answers 88 feet per
second (88 ft/sec)