MPTC Emergency Vehicle Operations
Exam Questions and Answers6
3 main factors that impact basic motor vehicle - ANSWERS-*vehicle
*driver
*roadway
rolling friction - ANSWERS-friction that occurs when an object rolls over a surface
sliding friction - ANSWERS-occurs when two solid surfaces slide over each other; faster than
rolling friction
Longitudinal weight shift - ANSWERS-Weight transfer occurs when vehicles accelerate or braking
Lateral weight transfer - ANSWERS-Weight transfer to the side and occurs when the vehicle
turns
Inspections - ANSWERS-*check the exterior/interior
*check engine fluids
*tire tread depth (2/32)
*braking system
*have all defects fixed as soon as possible
*cease driving if there is a decrease in car performance/mechanical failure
*do not use if there is any equipment warning light indicator
, Human Driver Error - ANSWERS-*Responsible for 90% of all motor vehicle crashes
*most critical factor in motor vehicle operations
Driver attitude - ANSWERS-*overconfident
*lack of confidence
*self-righteousness
*aggressive
Traffic Occupant Protection Systems (TOPS) - ANSWERS-Help prevent crashes and keep drivers
safe during crashes
*seatbelts
*airbags
*ESC
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - ANSWERS-Integrated with the ABS, traction control, steering
and yaw control systems
Threshold braking - ANSWERS-*used to reduce speed or stop a moving vehicle as quickly as
possible with minor steering adjustments
*applied and maintained without engaging the ABS, locking-up wheels, or skidding
Trail braking - ANSWERS-Braking and turning at the same time
3 events of stopping distance - ANSWERS-*driver identifies the reason that requires them to
stop
*driver must take action to stop by braking
*vehicle must come to a complete stop
Exam Questions and Answers6
3 main factors that impact basic motor vehicle - ANSWERS-*vehicle
*driver
*roadway
rolling friction - ANSWERS-friction that occurs when an object rolls over a surface
sliding friction - ANSWERS-occurs when two solid surfaces slide over each other; faster than
rolling friction
Longitudinal weight shift - ANSWERS-Weight transfer occurs when vehicles accelerate or braking
Lateral weight transfer - ANSWERS-Weight transfer to the side and occurs when the vehicle
turns
Inspections - ANSWERS-*check the exterior/interior
*check engine fluids
*tire tread depth (2/32)
*braking system
*have all defects fixed as soon as possible
*cease driving if there is a decrease in car performance/mechanical failure
*do not use if there is any equipment warning light indicator
, Human Driver Error - ANSWERS-*Responsible for 90% of all motor vehicle crashes
*most critical factor in motor vehicle operations
Driver attitude - ANSWERS-*overconfident
*lack of confidence
*self-righteousness
*aggressive
Traffic Occupant Protection Systems (TOPS) - ANSWERS-Help prevent crashes and keep drivers
safe during crashes
*seatbelts
*airbags
*ESC
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - ANSWERS-Integrated with the ABS, traction control, steering
and yaw control systems
Threshold braking - ANSWERS-*used to reduce speed or stop a moving vehicle as quickly as
possible with minor steering adjustments
*applied and maintained without engaging the ABS, locking-up wheels, or skidding
Trail braking - ANSWERS-Braking and turning at the same time
3 events of stopping distance - ANSWERS-*driver identifies the reason that requires them to
stop
*driver must take action to stop by braking
*vehicle must come to a complete stop
