What are the Five Categories of Emergency Vehicles de-
Public Utility, Ambulance, Fire, Police, and H.E.R.O.
scribed in OCGA 40-1-1?
1. Park or stand in restricted areas
What are the privileges' of Emergency Vehicles described 2. Proceed Past Red Lights or Stop signs
in OCGA 40-6-6? 3. Exceed Speed Limit
4. Disregard direction of movement or turning direction
When "aiming high" how far down the road should you
12 seconds
be looking?
What friction is required to maintain control of a moving
Rolling Friction
vehicle?
When using the three second rule, as your speed increas-
The distance between cars
es what must also increase?
The Law of Inertia
What is Newtons First Law?
(An obj. in motion stays in motion)
What is used to lubricate airbags? Corn Starch
What does the combination lap and shoulder belt help the
Reach all of the controls easily
driver do?
What happens during turns and can be greatly effected
Weight transfer
by moving objects, losing a wheel, and jerking the wheel?
What is an effect of positive driving attitude? The public does not feel jeopardized
Where should a drivers hands be on the wheel? 9&3
When the engine is cool
When should you check oil?
(You can check warm, but the level will be different)
Yes. ie. Using the radio, while backing up, while running
Is it ever acceptable to drive one handed?
plates.
The need to balance the risk of the suspect escaping vs the
risk of continuing the chase
, What is was the key finding of Mixon v. City of Warner (Essentially, is the chase worth it? Does the seriousness of
Robins? the crime justify the risk?)
After a car is dead, how long will the Air Bag Capacitor
Up to 20 minutes
keep the Air Bags powered?
What is the proper position to ensure adequate distance When the driver holds their arms out, their wrists should
from the driver to the airbag? break over the steering wheel (10 inches)
The Oflcer terminated pursuit when it became to danger-
In Wilson v Atlanta, what was the reason for upholding the
ous, and the driver continued to drive erratically, causing
dismissal of the law suit?
the crash.
What is ESC (Electronic stability control)? A computerized technology that improves vehicle stability
A driver that uses superior knowledge to AVOID situations
What a proactive driver?
that require superior skill.
What are the three axis of motion? Roll, Pitch, and Yaw
What is the only speed you should enter a turn at? A speed at which you can safely complete the turn
1. Human Perception
2. Human Reaction Time
What are the 4 Elements of Stopping?
3. Vehicle Reaction Time
4. Vehicle Braking Capability
What are the two types of Braking? Controlled and Panic/Sudden
Aim high (looking about 12 sec down the road)
Get the big picture
Signal your intentions early
What are the 6 keys to defensive driving?
Plan an escape route
Take decisive action
Make sure others see you
Is driving with due regard for the safety of yourself and
No, its always applicable.
others only apply in certain situations?
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