Article 17

Question 1

NFPA 1451

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Standard for a Fire and Emergency Services Vehicle Operations Training Program

Question 2

NFPA 1002

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Standard for Fire and Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

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District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR)

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Title 18; Vehicle and Traffic Safety

Question 4

Article 17’s goal is to?

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Emphasize the safe arrival of vehicles and occupants at the distention as the first priority

Question 5

All members and occupants in the vehicle, other than those covered in section 2.7, shall be?

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seated and belted in approved riding positions while the vehicle is in motion

Question 6

No member shall be allowed to stand on the tail step, side steps, running boards, or any other location of the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion expect?

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except when loading hose

Question 7

Radios, cellular phones, cellular phone headsets, earbuds, mobile data terminals, mobile computers, or other communication or entertainment devices __________ be used by the driver while the vehicle is in motion.

Answer 7

shall not

Question 8

Cellular phones, cellular phone headsets, earbuds, or other communication or entertainment devices ________ be used by any member while the vehicle is in motion.

Answer 8

shall not

Question 9

_____________ shall not be worn by any member while in a vehicle, or while engaged in official Department functions.

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Cellular phone headsets and earbuds

Question 10

Department vehicles shall be operated in either ________ or ____________ .

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emergency mode, or non-emergency mode

Question 11

____________ is authorized only in conjunction with emergency incidents.

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Emergency mode

Question 12

Vehicles shall be operated in compliance with the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) _____________

Answer 12

Title 18, Vehicles and Traffic.

Question 13

Vehicles are not authorized to exceed the posted speed limit by more than ____________when responding in any mode and under any conditions.

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10 miles per hour (mph)

Question 14

When vehicles must travel in oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be ________

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20 mph

Question 15

Drivers shall maintain a distance in front of the vehicle that is at least equal to the ?

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minimum travel distance necessary to stop the vehicle without contacting another object

Question 16

Overtaking and passing other vehicles during emergency response shall be_____?

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accomplished with extreme caution

Question 17

Drivers encountering any of the following situations shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shall not proceed until it is confirmed that it is safe to do so:

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Any stop signal.
Blind intersections;
Oncoming traffic lanes on limited access roadways shall only be used after it is assured that all oncoming traffic is stopped.

Question 18

When vehicles must use center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections they must, _________________ before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the vehicle has a green light

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come to a complete stop

Question 19

Drivers shall avoid ________ whenever possible.

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backing up

Question 20

When backing is unavoidable, all members not operating the vehicle shall ?

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exit the vehicle and assist with spotting operations.

Question 21

If no spotter is available in relation to backing up, the driver?

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shall dismount and walk completely around the vehicle to determine if obstructions are present before backing

Question 22

Drivers shall ______ at all unguarded railroad crossings to ensure that a safe crossing can be made even when responding to emergencies

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stop

Question 22

Vehicles operating in emergency mode _______ pass a school bus that has stopped with red lights flashing to load or discharge passengers, unless the bus driver clearly signals that it is safe to pass

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shall not

Question 23

Vehicles ________ be driven around railroad crossing gates

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shall not

Question 24

Vehicles shall not be parked on railroad tracks, unless

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rail traffic has been suspended

Question 25

When operating in non-emergency mode, parked vehicles shall

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be positioned in a manner to cause no, or minimal disruption to the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

Question 26

Brake retarders or TELMA electromagnetic braking systems ______ be used when driving on slippery surfaces.

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shall not

Question 27

When a transport unit is not transporting a patient, the crew member that is not driving shall

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assist the driver in the safe operation of the unit by controlling the siren, communicating on the mobile radio, and performing any required functions on the mobile data terminal.

Question 28

Definition: Emergency Mode

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headlights and warning lights must be on, and the electronic siren must be continuously sounded, regardless of the time of day or traffic conditions. Motorized sirens and air horns are considered supplemental warning devices and may be utilized as needed.

Question 29

Definition: Non-Emergency Mode –

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routine travel. Warning lights and sirens shall not be used

Question 30

Definition: Inclement Weather –

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fog, wind, rain, ice, and snow. Associated hazards include reduced visibility, reduced steering control, and extended stopping distances.

Question 31

Definition: Stop Signal –

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a sign, light, or traffic officer.

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Definition: Limited Access Roadway –

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utilizes ramps for entry and exit and has a posted speed limit of 40 mph or more

Question 33

Drivers shall not move vehicles until all members and occupants on the vehicle are ___________________________, other than specifically allowed in section 2.7

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seated and secured with seat belts in approved riding positions

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Drivers shall ________________ after applying the parking brake

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chock the wheels of the vehicle

Question 35

Drivers are required to ___________, which is to be _________ while on duty, as required by their place of residence

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have a valid driver’s license & carried on their persons at all times

Question 36

All members (uniformed and civilian) shall promptly submit a Special Report to their appropriate ___________ whenever there is a change in the status of their motor vehicle operator’s license. This includes revocation, suspension, or loss of driving privileges of their motor vehicle operator’s license. These reports will not be submitted for routine renewals.

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Division Head and Internal Affairs

Question 37

All members are responsible for _____________________________________ while riding in a Department vehicle.

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maintaining general awareness and promoting safety

Question 38

When the driver is under direct supervision of an officer, that officer shall assume responsibility for the actions of

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the driver and the safe operation of the vehicle

Question 39

All members and occupants riding in or on a vehicle shall be ________________________________________whenever the vehicle is in motion

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seated in approved riding positions and shall be secured to the vehicle by seatbelts