Emergency Vehicle Laws Quiz
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Which vehicles are authorized to respond to emergency calls for service?

  • Firefighters
  • Tow truck drivers
  • Paramedics
  • Law enforcement personnel (correct)

    • What provides exceptions to certain traffic laws for public safety and emergency vehicles?

  • The Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
  • The Ohio Revised Code (ORC) (correct)
  • The Village of Marble Cliff and Grandview Heights City Code
  • The Department of Transportation (DOT)

    • What must the driver of a public safety or emergency vehicle do when responding to an emergency call?

  • Drive at high speeds
  • Ignore other vehicles on the road
  • Follow all traffic laws
  • Use emergency equipment (correct)

    • Which of the following is a purpose of the emergency equipment on a police vehicle?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes of the emergency equipment on a police vehicle?

    <p>Alert the public of emergency vehicles responding to emergency calls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the emergency equipment on a police vehicle?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the definition of 'Due Regard'?

    <p>The degree of care necessary to prevent one's act from creating an unreasonable risk of harm to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Lights and Siren/Emergency Equipment on a police vehicle?

    <p>To signal and warn other drivers and pedestrians on the roadway when activated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are Division sworn personnel considered to be conducting Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO)?

    <p>When they are responding to an emergency call in a police vehicle with Lights and Siren/Emergency Equipment activated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors should Division personnel consider when driving a vehicle?

    <p>Traffic conditions, weather conditions, and any other factor that may affect driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern for Division personnel when operating a vehicle?

    <p>The safety of other drivers, passengers, themselves and pedestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should Division personnel drive at a speed and in a manner that is reasonable?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should the use of High Speed be limited?

    <p>When the dangers of using High Speed outweigh the dangers presented by the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of limiting the use of High Speed?

    <p>To prevent unnecessary risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should sworn personnel assigned to a call for service respond using EVO?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can direct sworn personnel to respond using EVO?

    <p>The Division supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances is EVO authorized when a passenger is onboard a police vehicle?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to ride as a passenger onboard a police vehicle during EVO?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can EVO be conducted with a passenger onboard a police vehicle regardless of who the rider is?

    <p>When exigent circumstances dictate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is required for sworn personnel when approaching intersections against a stop sign or red traffic signal while using EVO?

    <p>Sworn personnel must slow down as necessary for the safety of traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for sworn personnel to exercise increased caution when entering intersections against a stop sign or signal while using EVO?

    <p>To meet the due regard standard and minimize the risk of accidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sworn personnel slowing down when approaching intersections against a stop sign or red traffic signal while using EVO?

    <p>To give other drivers and pedestrians a reasonable opportunity to avoid a traffic crash.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the Division's policy on sworn personnel violating traffic laws in exceptional circumstances?

    <p>Sworn personnel may violate traffic laws for short distances and short periods of time, without using emergency equipment, in certain exceptional circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations should sworn personnel use due regard when committing minor traffic violations?

    <p>Sworn personnel should use due regard when committing minor traffic violations in exceptional circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are sworn personnel allowed to violate minor traffic laws without using emergency equipment?

    <p>Sworn personnel are allowed to violate traffic laws without using emergency equipment for short distances and short periods of time in certain exceptional circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traffic law from the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) must sworn personnel not violate while responding using EVO?

    <p>4511.75 - Stopping for school bus, signals on a bus and 4511.20 - Reckless operation on streets, public or private property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traffic laws from the ORC must sworn personnel not violate while responding using EVO?

    <p>4511.202 - Failure to yield right-of-way when turning left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traffic law from the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) must sworn personnel not violate while responding using EVO?

    <p>4511.75 - Stopping for school bus, signals on bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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