6 Questions
What is a leading cause of vehicle rollover after dropping off the road onto the shoulder?
Making sudden steering movements
Why is driving at a reduced speed important for preventing vehicle rollovers?
To increase control over the vehicle
What action should operators take when bringing the vehicle back onto the road surface after dropping off?
Gently steer using lower gear and feathered acceleration
Why are emergency apparatus vulnerable to rollovers?
Because of their high center of gravity
What should operators do when an apparatus drops off the road onto the shoulder?
Take foot off accelerator and slow down gradually
How should operators handle the brakes when dropping off the road onto the shoulder?
Use natural deceleration and downshifting
Learn about the preventable emergency vehicle rollovers and ways to avoid them, including driving at reduced speed and avoiding over steering. High center of gravity makes emergency apparatus vulnerable to rollovers.
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