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common causes of fire apparatus speed
accidents failure to stop
lack of driving skills and experience
improper backing
reckless driving
poor apparatus design or maint
exemptions from traffic laws only true emergency
apply when the vehicle is
responding to a _____ _______
can drivers still be found criminally yes
and or civilly liable if involved in an
auto accident even under
provisions of an exemption?
true emergency A situation in which there is a high probability of
death or serious injury to an individual or
significant property loss and actions by the
emergency vehicle driver may reduce the
seriousness of the situation
, Due Regard A reasonably careful person performing similar
duties and under similar circumstances would act
in the same manner
Negligence careless neglect, often resulting in injury
gross negligence Conduct that constitutes a willful or reckless
disregard for a duty or standard of care.
nfpa 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
nfpa 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program
NFPA requires you to stop for any when directed by law enforcement
of the following red traffic lights
stop signs
negative right of way intersections
blind intersections
when a drive cannot account for all lanes in an
intersection
when other intersections hazards are present
when encountering a stopped school bus with
flashing warning lights
how are NFPA and NYS traffic laws NFPA standards require operators to stop at
different? specific types of intersections they intend to
cross while in emergency mode. NYS laws do not
require you to stop.
verified answers ACTUAL EXAM 2026 TEST!!
Graded A+
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Terms in this set (137)
common causes of fire apparatus speed
accidents failure to stop
lack of driving skills and experience
improper backing
reckless driving
poor apparatus design or maint
exemptions from traffic laws only true emergency
apply when the vehicle is
responding to a _____ _______
can drivers still be found criminally yes
and or civilly liable if involved in an
auto accident even under
provisions of an exemption?
true emergency A situation in which there is a high probability of
death or serious injury to an individual or
significant property loss and actions by the
emergency vehicle driver may reduce the
seriousness of the situation
, Due Regard A reasonably careful person performing similar
duties and under similar circumstances would act
in the same manner
Negligence careless neglect, often resulting in injury
gross negligence Conduct that constitutes a willful or reckless
disregard for a duty or standard of care.
nfpa 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
nfpa 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program
NFPA requires you to stop for any when directed by law enforcement
of the following red traffic lights
stop signs
negative right of way intersections
blind intersections
when a drive cannot account for all lanes in an
intersection
when other intersections hazards are present
when encountering a stopped school bus with
flashing warning lights
how are NFPA and NYS traffic laws NFPA standards require operators to stop at
different? specific types of intersections they intend to
cross while in emergency mode. NYS laws do not
require you to stop.
