EVOC Study Guide 2022/2023

EVOC Study Guide 2022/2023 Good Samaratian Law - Doesn't apply to emergency vehicle operation Skills - Reading Writing Mechanical Good Public Relations - Safe drive displays "professionalism and respect for the puplic" show courtesy keep vehicle clean initiate and maintain public relations programs Bad Public Relations - Improper languages, gestures unkempt appearance impatience in dealing with public Defensive Driving - Driving to prevent accidents in spite of incorrect actions of others or adverse conditions Seat Adjustment - Use seat belt Proper hand positioning Legs slightly bent at knees Proper seat height Right Foot - Placed squarely over accelerator Over brake only in anticipation of braking Left Foot - Never used for braking Rest on floorboard to assist with balance DO NOT rest foot on clutch pedal Position Of Hands - Firm grip with both hands Do not allow wheel to slide through hands Do not let wheel spin freely Do not palm the wheel Proper hand Position - 10-2 9-3 Preferred 8-4 Shuffle Steering - Hands do not cross each other Both hands remain in contact with wheel at all times Used for turns and for counter-steering Becomes more comfortable with practice Mirrors - Mounting and installation by vehicle manufacturers based on USDOT Regulations. Blind Spots - Know location of vehicle blind spots - each vehicle is different Compensate by using others to assist you Always use spotter(s) while backing The Smith System - A type of defensive driving Aim high in steering Get the big picture Keep eyes moving Allow an out Keep vehicle visible SIPDE - Search, sense identify predict decide execute Supplemental Restraint Devices/Systems - Air bags Seat belt pretensioners Rollover protection Maintenance - Daily beginning of shift Driver Attitude - Most important factor in emergency vehicle operations. Driver attitude pitfalls - Overconfidence False ideas Impatience Tension Exhibitionist "Road Rage" Static - 100% efficiency Rolling - 40%-50% efficiency Sliding - 0% efficiency Inertia - Body at rest... Body in motion... Velocity - Distance traveled over a specified period of time. Measure in MPH or FPS Centrifugal - tends to keep objects in a Straight line Kinetic Energy - Energy of motion. As speed increase so does kinetic. 1/2(mass)(velocity)sqd Force of impact - The force at which to object collide Centripetal force - pushes body into a curved path Stopping distance on snow or ice - 3 to 15 times greater Sound Perceptions - Zone of confusion 10deg from left and right ear. Median plane of sound Disabilities - If it affects their driving they should be removed Chronic Conditions - Both mental and physical conditions that develop over time Tunnel Vision - Fixate on a small area, effects increase with speed Phototropism (Moth Effect) - tendency for the eyes especially when fatigued or drug influenced to be attracted to light. Rods - Night vision Cones - Day vision Visual Perceptions - 90-95% of all incoming data Driver attitude professionalism - Maturity Responsibility Courtesy Desire Restraint Number one cause of vehicle crashes - driver error driver inattention Maintenance Components - Approaching the vehicle