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Book 8 drivers manual:

The time it takes air to reach the brakes after depressing the brake pedal is known as what?

A

Brake lag

1
Q

Book 8:

When starting on severe grades, the engine should be accelerated until the converter is in a _____ condition before the foot brake is released.

A

Stall condition

2
Q

Book 8: drivers manual

Depending on the vehicle, it will take between ___ to ___ second for air to reach the brakes after the brake pedal is pressed.

A

1/4 to 1 sec

3
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Good attitude accounts for ___% of safe driving

A

60%

4
Q

Book 8 drivers training:

What 3 categories/concepts make up safe driving?

A

Safe vehicle
Good physical condition of driver
Good attitude

5
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Studies show that in 80 to 90% of all vehicle accidents, ______ is a contributing cause.

A

Emotional disturbance

6
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

_____ refers to the strong tendency to steer in the direction to which your attention is focused.

A

Focus fixation

7
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

_____ is the time from sighting a situation to the time you recognize the situation.

A

Perception time

8
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

_____ is the time a situation arises to the time it takes the driver to react.

A

Reaction time

9
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Perception time takes approx how long?

A

3/4 second

10
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Reaction time takes approx how long?

A

3/4 second

11
Q

The smith system was created to help drivers use what?

A

Their eyes

12
Q

What two things does the smith system help a driver do?

A
  1. Create a space cushion wherever you drive

2. Acquire and maintain visibility around you

13
Q

What are the 5 rules for following the smith system?

A
  1. Leave yourself an out
  2. Make sure they see you
  3. Keep eyes moving
  4. Get the big picture
  5. Aim high in the steering
14
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Vehicle Total stopping distance is determined by what 3 factors?

A

Perception time, reaction time, vehicle braking

15
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Members driving heavy apparatus should be concerned with emergency stops when traveling over ____ mph.

A

30

16
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

When determining following distance for a heavy apparatus, the general rule is how many car lengths for every ___ mph?

A

3 car lengths

10 mph

17
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Another system into for determining safe following distance for heavy apparatus is the ___ second rule

A

3 second rule

18
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

High beams should be turned off at least how many feet ahead of an approaching vehicle?

A

500 ft

19
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

High beams should be turned off at least how many feet behind a vehicle you are following?

A

300 ft

20
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

It takes ____ times as long to stop on a wet road compared to a dry one.

A

2 times

21
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Extremely slick conditions usually last how long after it starts raining?

A

1/2 to 3/4 of an hour (30-45 min)

22
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Define the hazard zone of an apparatus that is backing.

A

3 ft out from the side of the apparatus

15 ft behind the apparatus

23
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Who shall control all phases of a backing operation?

A

Station commander

24
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

If you double your speed, your perception/reaction time will also be doubled and your braking distance will be _____

A

Quadrupled

25
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Tall buildings, hills, winding roads, blind intersections, or heavy brush will reduce siren audibility up to how much?

A

2/3rds

26
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Most department involved accidents occur where?

A

At intersections

27
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

A wet concrete roadway will require approx ___ to ___% more stopping distance than a dry one

A

35 to 40%

28
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

With fire showing on a High-Rise, park your apparatus back a minimum of _____ft and away from the fire side of the building if possible.

A

200 ft

aerial may still be used for rescue and/or access in earlier non-sealed high rises

29
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

During earthquake mode, is it ok to travel through overpasses/underpasses?

A

No, it should be avoided

30
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:
In regards to tillering, ______ is when the trailer of the truck moves well past an in-line position after a turn is completed.

A

Over steering

31
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

In regard to tillering, _____ occurs when a tillerman turns the steering wheel unnecessarily.

A

Overtillering

32
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Can the on-board headsets be used in lieu of the tiller signal button?

A

No, the tiller button should be the primary way to alert the apparatus operator

33
Q

Book 8 drivers training:

When following other vehicles on wet roadways, keep at least ___ vehicle length distance for every 10 mph of speed between your apparatus and vehicles in front of you.

A

2

34
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:
When spotting an apparatus to a pre-33 URM building, a collapse can happen without warning and fall horizontal distances ______ than the vertical height of the building.

A

Equal or greater

35
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:
When checking the angle of the slack adjuster, the push rod and adjuster arm should not go beyond ____ when the brakes are applied.

A

90°

36
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:
The tillerman should keep their eyes at least a ____ block ahead of the truck to avoid being taken by surprise and reacting late to a decision made by the AO

A

1/2 block

37
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

When trying to recover from a skid, do not use the brake until ______ has been re-established.

A

Steering control

38
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:
When trying to recover from a skid, turn your front wheels in the direction your rear wheels are skidding, otherwise known as _____ steering.

A

Counter steering

39
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:
When trying to recover from a skid, if a driver hasn’t regained control of the car before it spins ___to ___ degrees from center, he will probably be unable to keep his car from spinning all the way around.

A

15-25°

40
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Hydroplaning may begin when you can hear your wheels splashing in ____ inch of water or more.

A

1/5th inch

41
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

For every two pounds under recommended tire pressure, you lose ___ percent in fuel economy.

A

1%

42
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Fuel conservation of at least ___% is possible through proper vehicle operation, use, maintenance, and trip planning.

A

10%

43
Q

Book 8 drivers manual:

Fast starts can burn over ___% more gasoline than normal acceleration.

A

50

44
Q

Book 8:

Vehicles in a business or residence district may not be left on a highway unattended on a grade exceeding ___% without blocking the wheels

A

3%

45
Q

Bk 8:

Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with at least one steady burning red warning lamp visible from at least _____ ft

A

1000

46
Q

Bk 8:

When driving the hills, an operator shall give audible warning with the horn of the vehicle upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of ____ ft along the highway.

A

200

47
Q

Bk 8:

No vehicle except for other emergency vehicles, shall follow within ____ ft of an responding emergency vehicle

A

300

48
Q

Book 8: Smith system

What positions should your two hands be on the steering wheel as a driver (including when tillering)?

A

9 and 3 o’clock

Per AOTM: 10 and 2

49
Q

Diesel Engine:

Compression Stroke- On upward stroke of piston, valves are closed and air is compressed to approx ____ psi and temperatures of the chamber will be about _____ °F

A

500 psi

1,000

50
Q

Diesel engines:

How does ignition inside the combustion chamber occur during the compression stroke of a Diesel engine?

A

Ignition is by contact of the fuel with the heated air.

glow plugs are used in some Diesel engines to assist in starting

51
Q

The speed and the power outlet of a Diesel engine is controlled by?

A

Quantity of fuel injected into the cylinder

Gasoline engines controlled by amount of air injected

52
Q

The ____ stores up energy of rotation when the instantaneous torque of the crankshaft is greater than average, and releases this energy when the torque is less than average.

A

Flywheel

53
Q

The automatic transmission is connected to the engine by a fluid coupling or ______ instead of a clutch assembly.

A

Torque converter

54
Q

What two functions does the torque converter serve?

A
  1. Acts as a fluid coupling to smoothly connect engine power through oil to the transmission gear train
  2. Multiplies the torque from the engine when additional performance is desired
55
Q

What three elements make up a torque converter?

A
  1. Pump (driving member)
  2. Turbine (driven or output member)
  3. Stator (reaction member)
56
Q

What is the purpose of the stator inside a torque converter?

A

Redirect oil returning from the turbine and change it’s direction of rotation back to that of the pump member.

57
Q

Before towing or pushing an apparatus beyond a few blocks, what must be done with the driveline?

A

It must be disconnected

58
Q

Automatic transmissions used by the LAFD are adjusted for what kind of “shifting”?

A

Full throttle shifts

59
Q

Automatic transmissions:

It generally smoothes out the down-shift if the throttle is _____ before moving the gear selector into the new range.

A

Depressed or advanced “slightly”

60
Q

Brake fade is caused by?

A

Heat buildup in brakes from excessive braking

61
Q

What are the 4 “adverse” conditions you could encounter when driving apparatus?

A
  1. Nighttime
  2. Twilight
  3. Fog
  4. Rain
62
Q

Fog makes objects seem further or closer away than they really are?

A

Seem further

Test have shown an object 15 yards away will appear to be 30 yards away

63
Q

DMV:
A motor vehicle, when operated upon a highway, shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than ____ feet

A

200

64
Q

Bk 8:

Members who do not pass the drivers training coarse and rodeo will be required to complete remedial training and be retested in ____ months.

A

3

65
Q

DMV:

What’s the speed limit for a blind intersection?
Same for an alley

A

15 mph

Intersection considered “blind” if there are no stop signs at any corner and you can not see for 100ft in either direction during the last 100ft before crossing

66
Q

DMV:

When driving within 500 to 1000 ft from a school where children are present, the speed limit is ____ mph

A

25

67
Q

DMV:

What’s the speed limit when traveling in a residential area?

A

25mph

68
Q

Book 8:

How often shall a driver check his mirrors while driving?

A

Every 5 sec

69
Q

According to Book 8, Driver’s Training, Module 2, in a diesel engine, during the compression stroke, for each pound of pressure exerted on the air, there will be temperature increase of about _____ degrees F.

A

20

70
Q

According to the commercial drivers pre-trip inspection of an apparatus:
With the engine running, check for excessive steering play by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed ___ degrees or about ___ inches on a 20-inch wheel before front wheels begin to move.

A

10 degrees or 2 inches

71
Q

A live axel assembly is commonly mounted on ______, which take up some of the shock load that is produced when the power is applied to the wheels.

A

Leaf springs

72
Q

Heavy apparatus generally have ______ floating drive axels. The wheels are not attached directly to the end of the axels, but are attached to a _____.

A

Full floating

Hub

73
Q

When cruising choose a gear that will cruise the engine at ____ to _____ RPM lower than the 90% speed.

A

200 to 300

74
Q

Overfilling the engine crankcase with engine oil can cause what to happen?

A

Overheating and aeration of oil

75
Q

Why should fuel in a Diesel engine be kept to the full level whenever possible?

A

Prevent condensation of moisture inside a partially filled fuel tank. Water can disable the engine if it enters the fuel system

76
Q

What is the most important factor in determining turning radius of a vehicle?

A

Length of wheelbase

77
Q

During a backing operation, a safety spotter shall normally be positioned _____ of the safety officer and outside of the apparatus hazard zone.

A

Opposite

78
Q

When responding as a task force, visibility of your apparatus an be increased if an ________ formation is used.

A

Off-set

79
Q

What is the prime consideration when spotting a ladder truck?

A

The use of the aerial

80
Q

For apartment fires, spot the aerial to a _____ of the building for rescue and/or roof access.

A

Corner

81
Q

During backing operations as a tillerman, place both hands at the _____ (top or bottom?) of the steering wheel with palms _____ (up or down?).

Feed the steering wheel through the hands. Do not use a hand over hand method.

A

Bottom

Pam’s up

82
Q

Hydroplaning:

In heavy rain or slush your front wheels will leave the road. At less than ____ mph your front tires begin to lose contact with the pavement. At ____ mph your front tires lose all contact.

A

30

55

83
Q

Most new treads on a tire are ____ of an inch

A

11/16

84
Q

Smith system:

“Aiming high” ____ seconds ahead helps you to center yourself well in your lane, to plan your lane changes early and to drive around corners smoothly and confidently.

A

5 seconds

85
Q

Per AOTM:

Audibility of a siren is diminished by _____ inside of a vehicle when all it’s windows are closed, compared to audibility when the drivers window is open

A

1/3

86
Q

“Aiming high” ____ seconds ahead helps you to anticipate those conflicts which could interrupt your smoothness and compromise your safety

A

10

87
Q

What three factors does an Apparatus Operator consider as he is responding to an incident? (Fire)

A
  1. Type of building
  2. Is it multistory
  3. Is there potential life hazard
88
Q

Per book 8:

What is the average weight of a truck?

A

24 tons

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