CFD Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Practice Exam

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• A spin out occurs when the vehicle is driven too fast for which maneuver?
• Which statement about flashing headlights is true?
• How many parts make up the temporary traffic control zone?
• Which device is used on emergency vehicles to indicate priority when responding?
• Which statute describes yielding the right of way when approaching emergency vehicles?
• 46.2-844 & 859 addresses passing stopped school buses; penalty; prima facie evidence.
• What term describes distance traveled in a specified amount of time?
• Exemptions from traffic codes apply only if the emergency vehicle operator does what?
• What does the regulation say about sirens and whistles?
• On snow and ice, stopping distances can be how many times greater than normal?
• Which weight range defines Class 2 vehicles, which include most ambulances and small fire apparatus?
• Auxiliary lights are permitted on which vehicles?
• A front wheel skid occurs when which condition is present?
• 3D thinking includes awareness of which planes around the vehicle?
• Which concept describes the speed at which the eye readjusts after exposure to bright light?
• Which class would a tractor drawn aerial or tanker be categorized as?
• Rolling traction efficiency falls within which range?
• Which group is primarily subject to safety belt requirements in motor vehicles?
• What is the safest practice at all controlled intersections?
• Who may have flashing or steady burning red or red and white warning lights on a privately owned vehicle?
• What term describes the emotional reaction of emergency vehicle drivers when power and urgency override reason?
• Which class corresponds to tractor drawn apparatus such as aerial and tanker?
• Regarding siren projection, which action should you avoid?
• Which weight range defines Class 3 vehicles, such as large fire apparatus and heavy rescue vehicles?
• Which term is listed as part of the temporary traffic control zone?
• During a skid, the recommended steering action is to turn the wheel in which direction?
• Which of the following is explicitly listed as a type of crash in the material?
• Who must submit their motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer registered in VA to inspection when operated or parked on a highway?
• Which title contains motor vehicle laws that pertain specifically to emergency vehicle operation and are in addition to other laws governing the operation of motor vehicles?
• Which statement best describes the general rule about sirens and whistles?
• Which weather condition requires slowing down according to safe driving practices?
• In the minimum deployment specification, what is the taper length, number of cones, and spacing?
• Which device interacts with traffic lights to facilitate emergency passage?
• Which term describes the ability to judge distances and depth?
• How many principles are in the Smith System of safe driving?
• For children who are not transported with child restraints, safety belts must be worn by individuals under what age?
• What does the acronym SIPDE stand for in the context of emergency vehicle operations?
• At 55 mph, how many steps are used for cone placement?
• In the SIPDE process, which step involves forecasting potential hazards?
• What staging distance is used for possible hazmat?
• What percentage risk of crashing is associated with texting?
• At 45 mph, what is the cone placement distance?
• Which term describes the actions required to be prudent during emergencies, as reflected in Virginia code?
• What is the specified height of traffic cones according to the NFPA 1901 revision?
• Which traction type corresponds to 0% efficiency?
• Which occupants are required to use safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses?
• A device used to measure the specific gravity in a battery is called?
• Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on fluids instead of the road surface.
• Which term identifies the visual field that detects objects entering from the sides and helps judge speed?
• Which term is defined as a number which scientifically describes the slipperiness of a road surface?
• Which Smith System principle focuses on getting the big picture of traffic?
• What staging distance applies when there is no fire involved?
• Who must submit a Virginia-registered vehicle to an inspection of its mechanism and equipment by an official inspection station?
• Which colors may flash as warning lights?
• What percentage of serious vehicle crashes occur at intersections?
• The transportation system is made up of which three components?
• What term describes driving to prevent crashes in spite of incorrect actions of others or adverse conditions?
• What weight range defines Class 1 vehicles?
• Which staging distance is described as binocular distance?
• What is the term for the eyes' tendency to be attracted to bright light?
• Which action is explicitly advised to avoid while driving?
• A spin out is most likely to occur when the vehicle is going too fast for which maneuver?
• What type of facility conducts the required vehicle inspections for VA-registered vehicles?
• Which Smith System principle involves planning an escape route or keeping an 'out' in mind?
• Sliding traction efficiency is what?
• An aircraft rescue & firefighting apparatus would fall under which class?
• A four wheel skid occurs when which condition is present?
• At 35 mph, what is the cone placement distance?
• Visual lead time is defined as:
• Moderate speeds, may not be hard surface, and increase in pedestrian and animal traffic is associated with which road type?
• Your closest danger is from which direction?
• What is the size of the signs described?
• Which sense provides the majority of information used by a driver in dynamic situations?
• Which of the following is a type of crash?
• Certain vehicles may be equipped with which type of additional signaling device?
• Which code addresses the use of handheld devices in certain motor vehicles?
• Which statement about the Opticom system is correct?
• How many cones are specified for the 200' taper deployment plan?
• Which equation converts miles per hour to feet per second?
• Which of the following are considered types of distraction?
• A typical ambulance would be classified as which class?
• A rear wheel skid occurs when which condition is present?
• Which code section addresses the concept of due regard?
• Which statute makes it unlawful to willfully impersonate certified emergency medical services personnel or firefighters?
• Which choice is NOT one of the Smith System principles?
• Which warning light configurations are authorized for law enforcement vehicles?
• What is the number one cause of vehicle crashes?
• At 55 mph, what is the cone placement distance?
• Peripheral vision provides information on objects moving into focal vision and helps perceive sensations such as speed.
• Which visual condition describes focusing on a small area and missing the periphery?
• Who is your agency's best or worst public relations agent?
• Which Smith System principle is about keeping your vehicle visible to other road users?
• A Safety cone should be placed approximately how far behind the apparatus to provide a safe work zone?
• Which NFPA standards are cited in the material?
• In the SIPDE process, which step involves carrying out the planned action?
• Which Smith System principle emphasizes keeping your eyes moving to scan for hazards?
• A power skid is defined as which condition?
• Braking distance increases with which factors?
• In the SIPDE process, which step involves selecting the best course of action?
• Which of the following is one of the first five safe driving behaviors?
• Which term describes sharp central vision used to identify fine details?
• At 35 mph cone placement, how many steps are recommended?
• The number one place where emergency vehicle crashes occur is at which location?
• Public safety vests must be ANSI compliant high visibility safety apparel. Which option best reflects this requirement?
• Why shouldn't you use shortcuts?
• Which class includes large fire apparatus & heavy rescue vehicles?
• In the context of traffic control, which term describes traffic that is moving toward the incident area?
• In the impersonation statute for emergency medical services personnel, what is the key intent required?
• Glare recovery is defined as the time needed for your eyes to readjust after exposure to a bright light (approximately 10 seconds).
• Which signaling feature may be flashed on certain vehicles as an additional signal?
• Clutch is defined as what?
• When backing up, which safety practice is recommended?
• When operating larger vehicles, you should:
• Which rule is commonly used to determine a safe following distance?
• 46.2-921 concerns following or parking near fire apparatus or rescue squad vehicle.
• Which area is described as the place where drivers are warned before reaching a work zone?
• Which activity is unlawful for operators of motor vehicles, bicycles, electric mobility devices, electric bikes, or mopeds?
• Which visual function provides awareness of objects outside the central field?
• Approximately what percentage of incoming data is obtained through vision?
• Which colors are allowed for flashing warning lights besides red on some emergency vehicles?
• Which statement is listed as one of the top five safe driving behaviors?
• People without driver training experience are involved in how many percent more crashes?
• At 45 mph, how many steps are recommended for cone placement?
• What does sirencide describe?
• What is the typical duration for an intermediate traffic incident?
• What staging distance applies when there is a potential for fire?
• Static traction is defined as what level of efficiency?
• What does the traffic control device Opticom involve?
• In 3D thinking, which option represents all the planes you should consider?
• The 12-second rule suggests looking ahead hazards for how far to anticipate hazards?
• Which crash accounts for more fatalities, injuries, and property damage than any other type?
• What is the minimum height for traffic cones as stated in the material?
• Which item is included in the last five of the top 10 safe driving behaviors?
• What safety equipment is required when transporting certain children, while safety belts are required for others under 16?
• What is the weight upper limit for Class 2 vehicles?
• Velocity is measured in which units?
• Which vehicles are explicitly authorized to use red or red and white warning lights?
• State law requires motorists to pass cyclists with at least how much clearance?
• Which phrase describes the actions of a prudent person in an emergency?
• 46.2-829 covers the approach of law enforcement or fire-fighting vehicles, or ambulances; violation as failure to yield right of way.
• Air bags are defined as what?
• Which term describes the numeric value describing road surface slipperiness?
• Which agency or vehicle type is listed as eligible to use auxiliary warning lights?
• Which warning lights are described as the most effective?
• The stopping distance is the sum of which two distances?
• What is the first action to take when a vehicle begins to skid?
• Moderate to high speeds, increased business traffic, hard surface, more intersections are associated with which road type?
• A power skid is caused by which factor?
• Approximately what percent of 911 EMS calls are not true emergencies?
• Red or red and white warning lights are authorized on which vehicles?
• Auxiliary warning lights are permitted on which category of vehicles?
• The leftmost lane in the flow of traffic is referred to as which lane?
• For speeds greater than 55 mph, what is the cone placement distance?
• In the context of traffic control, which term describes traffic that has passed the incident area?
• What is the approximate duration of the reaction time used in typical stopping distance calculations?
• 46.2-818.2 addresses the use of handheld personal communications devices in certain motor vehicles.
• Upstream traffic is defined as which of the following?
• Road designs include which of the following characteristics?
• What is the most important factor you control in emergency vehicle operations?
• Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on fluids instead of the road surface and can begin at which speed?
• Which statement best describes what the vehicle inspection covers?
• In the SIPDE process, which step initiates hazard management?
• On privately owned vehicles, what type of warning lights are permitted for firefighters and rescue squad personnel?
• Whose responsibility is the safety of others in the vehicle?
• Of those not true emergencies, what percent turn out to be life-threatening or potentially life-threatening?
• A major traffic incident is defined as lasting more than how long?
• Which of the following is the better response to sounds encountered while driving an emergency vehicle?
• At a roundabout, yield the right of way to whom?
• Reaching for a moving object while driving increases crash risk by what percentage?
• What is the typical duration for a minor traffic incident?
• Negligence is defined as any action which violates a standard practice or care.
• Which class covers aircraft rescue and firefighting apparatus?
• Downstream traffic is defined as which of the following?
• In the SIPDE process, which step involves gathering hazard information through your senses?
• 46.2-890 concerns stopping in vicinity of fire or emergency.