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A key concept in establishing a cushion of safety in front of the ambulance is: -
CORRECT ANSWER: Maintaining a safe following distance
A safe following distance is ________ your ambulance's total stopping distance. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Greater than?
A vehicle's stopping distance can be affected by: - CORRECT ANSWER: All of the
above
All of the following are true of blind spots except: - CORRECT ANSWER: When patient
care would be adversely impacted
All of the following are true of the "Move Over Law" except that it: - CORRECT
ANSWER: Does not apply to ambulances
As you approach the ambulance to perform an inspection, do all of the following except
- CORRECT ANSWER: Kick each tire to check for proper inflation
Before moving the ambulance, be sure that everyone is buckled in and secured except;
- CORRECT ANSWER: When patient care would be adversely impacted
Check that the ambulance's tires are properly inflated by: - CORRECT ANSWER: Using
an appropriate gauge
, Checking your mirrors: - CORRECT ANSWER: Allows you to spot following vehicles
before they move into a tailgating position
Covering your brake will: - CORRECT ANSWER: Help reduce your reaction time
Effective scanning allows you to: - CORRECT ANSWER: Monitor the area in front as
well as the traffic around your ambulance
How often should you glance in your mirrors? - CORRECT ANSWER: Every 3-5
seconds
If you are stopped at an intersection controlled by a traffic light and the light turns green,
it is recommended that you: - CORRECT ANSWER: Delay your start to be certain the
intersection clears
If you must stop at an intersection before making a left turn, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER: Wait with your wheels pointer straight ahead?
If you notice that you are being tailgated, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER: Tap the
brakes to warn the other driver
In ideal condition and when traveling under 40 mph, the recommended minimum
following distance is: - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 seconds
In ideal conditions and when traveling over 40 mph, the recommended minimum
following distance is: - CORRECT ANSWER: 5 seconds
Leaning in your seat while glancing in your mirrors: - CORRECT ANSWER: Can help
you monitor your blind spots