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What is the most common class for EVOC?
Class 3
What is the weight for Class 1 vehicles?
0-10,000 pounds
What is the weight for Class 2 vehicles?
10,001 - 26,000 pounds
What is the weight for Class 3 vehicles?
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What are Class 1 apparatus?
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What are Class 2 apparatus?
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What are Class 3 apparatus?
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What are Class 4 apparatus?
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What are Class 5 apparatus?
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What percentage of people without driver training experience are related in crashes?
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What percentage of EMS calls are NOT actually emergencies?
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What percentage of EMS calls ARE actual emergencies?
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When does the public view you the most?
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Your agency's best or worst public relations agent is:
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What happens when you get into a crash en-route or returning from the call?
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A few examples of bad public relations are:
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What is defensive driving?
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What is one big reason why defensive driving is more important than ever?
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What are the proper hand positions while driving?
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What type of steering should you utilize?
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Why is shuffle steering so important?
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Why should you not use hazards while moving?
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What can abrupt stops do?
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For a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, how should you brake?
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For a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, what is important to make sure you do not do?
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What is the formula for stopping distance?
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When speed and size increase, how is braking distance affected?
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What is the formula for following distance?
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What should you do as the size and speed of your vehicle increase while following?
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How long ahead should you look for a hazard?
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What should you do with the SMITH system?
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People have a better response with sirens when ___?
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What is the most effective way to use sirens?
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What must you make sure you don't do while driving?
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What is a five-step approach to safe driving?
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The safety of others is whose responsibility?
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What does the Good Samaritan Law NOT apply to?
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What is negligence?
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What must be present for negligence to have been found?
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What must you always operate a vehicle with?
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What must present for there to be exemptions from traffic codes?
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What is the Virginia Code § 46.2-829 for?
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What is the Virginia Code § 46.2-844 for?
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What is the Virginia Code § 46.2-890 for?
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What is the Virginia Code § 46.2-894 for?
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What is the Virginia Code § 46.2-920 for?
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What is the safest practice for clearing an intersection?
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What is Virginia Code § 46.2-922 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 46.2-1023 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 46.2-1024 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 46.2-1040 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 46.2-1061 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 46.2-1078 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 46.2-1239 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 46.2-1239 for?
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What does the Commonwealth of Virginia define as an emergency?
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What can individual agencies/department policies not allow under Virginia Law?
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What is Virginia Code § 18.2-174.1 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 18.2-212 for?
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What is Virginia Code § 18.2-414.1 for?
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What is the safest way to clear intersections?
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Where is your closest danger while driving?
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What MUST you do when approaching a stopped school bus?
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What must you wait for before passing a school bus?
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What should you not do when driving?
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What is one reason why you should not take shortcuts?
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What is Sirencide?
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How can you prevent Sirencide?
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What is the most effective warning light(s) you have?
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When following other emergency vehicles, how far must you remain between you and them?
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What should you do when following another emergency vehicle?
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What is the most common cause of vehicle crashes?
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What is the most common location for vehicle crashes?
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What type of vehicle crash accounts for more fatalities, injuries, and property damage?
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What percentage of serious vehicle crashes occur at intersections?
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What should you use when backing (when possible)?
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What braking technique is NOT recommended for vehicles equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system)?
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What are the types of skids?
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How can you regain control of a front wheel skid?
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How can you regain control of a rear wheel skid?
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How can you regain control of a power skid?
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What is hydroplaning?
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At what speeds can hydroplaning occur?
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What type of protection do pedestrians have in a crash?
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What are the 3 classes of traffic incidents?
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How long is the timeframe for a major traffic incident?
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How long is the timeframe for an intermediate traffic incident?
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How long is the timeframe for a minor traffic incident?
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How should you position your apparatus when staging at the scene?
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What may you need to do with calls on the highway?
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When arriving at a scene, how should you position your apparatus?
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If available, what should you do when parked at an incident scene?
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How should you work on a scene on the road?
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What must traffic vests be compliant with?
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What is one requirement for traffic vests to be compliant with ANSI?
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What size must cones be at a minimum?
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At a minimum, how many cones should an apparatus be able to deploy?
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How many feet should be between cones on a scene?
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How many feet should a safety cone be placed behind an apparatus?
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Study Notes
EVOC Class Overview
- Class 1 vehicles weigh 0-10,000 pounds and include cars and small vehicles.
- Class 2 vehicles range from 10,001 to 26,000 pounds, often comprising most ambulances and smaller fire apparatus.
- Class 3 vehicles exceed 26,001 pounds and consist of large fire apparatus and heavy rescue vehicles.
- Class 4 includes tractor-drawn apparatus, like aerials, while Class 5 pertains to aircraft rescue and firefighting apparatus.
Driver Safety Statistics
- 62% of crashes involve individuals without driver training experience.
- 95% of EMS calls are not actual emergencies, with only 1-5% being true emergencies.
Public Relations and Defensive Driving
- Public perception is most impactful while in transit; drivers represent their agencies.
- Key components of defensive driving include awareness of distractions and proactive techniques to prevent crashes.
Driving Techniques
- Recommended hand positions during driving are 9 & 3 or 8 & 4 for optimal control.
- Shuffle steering helps keep hands clear of airbags during a collision.
- Avoid using hazards while in motion as they can deactivate turn signals.
Braking and Stopping Distance
- Maintain steady pressure for braking in vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes.
- Stopping distance is calculated as Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.
- Braking distance increases with both vehicle size and speed.
Following Distance and Hazard Awareness
- Follow the 3-second rule (counting 1001, 1002, 1003) to maintain safe following distance, especially as vehicle size and speed increase.
- Look 12 seconds ahead for hazards to ensure timely responses.
Safe Driving Practices
- Utilize the SMITH system for safe driving, which includes aiming high in steering, keeping eyes moving, and allowing for an escape route.
- Recognize that emotional factors, referred to as Sirencide, can impair sound judgment when operating emergency vehicles.
Legal Regulations and Responsibilities
- Due regard is essential for exemptions from traffic codes while driving emergency vehicles; negligence is defined by a breach of duty resulting in injury or loss.
- Important Virginia Codes include laws governing the yield of right-of-way to emergency vehicles, regulations around school buses, and prohibitions against obstructing rescue operations.
Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic incidents classified by expected duration are Major (over 2 hours), Intermediate (30 minutes to 2 hours), and Minor (under 30 minutes).
- Position emergency apparatus uphill and upwind if possible, blocking traffic effectively at incident scenes.
Personal Protection and Safety Gear
- Traffic vests must comply with ANSI standards and have break-away features. Minimum cone height for road safety is 28 inches, with deployment of at least five cones and a 200-foot taper required at incident scenes.
Emergency Response Protocols
- Always stop completely at all intersections to ensure safety.
- When parked at incident scenes, turn off forward-facing lights and maintain an awareness of oncoming traffic to prevent accidents.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of emergency vehicle classes, driver safety statistics, and defensive driving techniques. Learn how vehicle classification impacts operation, and explore the essential skills required for safe driving in high-pressure situations.