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What is the requirement for drivers of fire department vehicles at unguarded railroad grade crossings?
What is the requirement for drivers of fire department vehicles at unguarded railroad grade crossings?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Come to a complete stop and assure it is safe to proceed (correct)
- Proceed without stopping
- Stop only if signal lights are present
In what situation should a driver stop if a firefighter is stationed to the rear of the apparatus?
In what situation should a driver stop if a firefighter is stationed to the rear of the apparatus?
- Anytime the firefighter is out of view of the rear-vision mirror (correct)
- Only when the firefighter signals to stop
- When the apparatus is in forward motion
- When there are no back-up guides available
What is the requirement for City of Wichita employees and passengers when driving or riding in a city vehicle?
What is the requirement for City of Wichita employees and passengers when driving or riding in a city vehicle?
- Use seat belts at all times when a vehicle is in motion (correct)
- Use seat belts only when traveling on highways
- Use seat belts only during emergency situations
- Use seat belts only if there are available seats
What provides the best restraint when using safety belts?
What provides the best restraint when using safety belts?
When is it necessary for a firefighter to be stationed to the rear of an apparatus to aid and direct the driver?
When is it necessary for a firefighter to be stationed to the rear of an apparatus to aid and direct the driver?
What is the exception for backing an apparatus without a firefighter stationed to provide guidance?
What is the exception for backing an apparatus without a firefighter stationed to provide guidance?
What should drivers do at guarded railroad grade crossings?
What should drivers do at guarded railroad grade crossings?
What is advised when backing becomes unavoidable?
What is advised when backing becomes unavoidable?
What should all members do when a vehicle is in motion?
What should all members do when a vehicle is in motion?
When should drivers avoid backing if possible?
When should drivers avoid backing if possible?