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28. If you must stop at an Interseellon before <br />making a left turn, you should: <br />a. wait with your wheels turned to the left. <br />Jr. wait with your wheals pointed straight ahead <br />e. wait with your wheels turned to the right <br />d. turn on your hazard lights. <br />29. When you have the choice of two designat- <br />ed left turn lanes, from which lane should_ <br />you make the tum if possible? <br />a. The lane to the fight <br />b. The lane to the left. <br />c. Either lane: it makes no difference. <br />d. Straddle both lanes to prevent others from <br />turning at the same time. <br />30. If you are stopped at an Intersection, <br />controlled by a traffic light and the Ilghl <br />turns green, It Is recommended that you: <br />a. proceed immedwtety to avoid being struck <br />from behind. <br />b. tum on your emergency lights briefly to clear <br />the Intersection. <br />c. use your siren to make sure others see your <br />ambulance before proceeding. <br />d. delay your start to be certain the <br />intersection dears. <br />31. When on a ramp and preparing to enter a <br />highway, you should'do each of the follow. <br />Ing exceor: <br />a. stay close to the vehicle ahead to make <br />entering and merging easier. <br />b. scan for opening In traffic across all lanei <br />c. maintain a safe following distance. <br />d. use your turn signal to communicate your <br />Intention to enter the highway. <br />32. On the open roadway and traveling at <br />typical highway speeds, scanning ahead <br />12 —15 seconds Is: <br />a. ineffective. <br />b. about 114 mile ahead. <br />d fecommended only when on an <br />emergency run. <br />d. abobt 112 mile. <br />33.You should assume that you are in another <br />driver's blind spot: <br />a. if you cannot see the other vehicle's inside <br />rear view minor through the rear window. <br />b. at all limes. <br />c. it you cannot see that other vehkle's rear bumper. <br />d if you cannot see the other vehicle's license <br />plate. <br />1. It you notice that you are being <br />tallgeted, you should: <br />a. tap the brakes to yarn the other driver. <br />b. briefly turn an your emergency lights. <br />e. Increase your following distance. <br />d Increaseyour speed. <br />35. When you approach a red light on an <br />emergency run: <br />a. it is not necessary to slop. <br />b. you should slop before entering the intersee- <br />Vonand proceed only when sale. <br />c. you should stop and wail for the light to tum <br />green: <br />d. your lights and sirens will prevent other <br />vehicles from entering the inlerseclion. <br />35.When preparing to back, you should do all <br />of the following except: <br />a. ask a pedestrian to watch your backing path. <br />b, scan your backing path as you approach the <br />site. <br />c. back only when you are certain that it Is safe. <br />d. open your window slightly so you can hear <br />exterior warnings. <br />37. When backing with a helper or spotter, <br />agree on hand signals before beginning: <br />s. True - b. False <br />38.When driving at night: <br />a. flash your high beams t another driver <br />neglects to lower their headlights. <br />b. use your high beams at all times for better <br />visibility. <br />c. use your low beams at an times. <br />d. use your high beams whensafeand legal to do so. <br />39. On an emergency run, which of the follow - <br />Ing is a concent? <br />a. Tailgalers. <br />.b. Maintaining a cushion of safety. <br />c, Passing other vehicles. <br />d. All of the above. <br />40.When driving at night and another <br />vehicle approaches with high beams: <br />a. flash your high beams. <br />b. briefly flash your emergency lights. <br />c. shift your eyes to the right edge'of the lane. <br />d. pull onto the shoulder to avoid being blinded. <br />41. Which of the following is true of hydroplaning: <br />a. it can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph. <br />b. it is not a concern for ambulance drivers. <br />c. it occurs'only during very heavy rain. <br />d. once If occurs, hard braking will reduce its effects. <br />42. When driving In wet, Icy or other slippery <br />conditions, you should: <br />a. keep your speed low. <br />b. increase your following distance. <br />c. avoid sudden braking and steering. <br />d. All of the above. <br />43. When approaching traffic elreles, you should try <br />to do the following e3{ N: <br />a. know your exit ahead of time and ff you miss <br />it, continue around the &Ce. <br />b. scan ahead for clues about the traffic patem. <br />c, cover the brake as you new in case you <br />must slop (of other vehicles. <br />d, if you miss your exit point, slop and back up. <br />44. Ali of the following are true of the "Move <br />Over Lad' except that t: <br />a states Ihat other vehicles must move over to <br />an adacent lane when approaching an <br />emergency vehicle displaying its lights. <br />6. states that if another vehicle cannot move <br />over to an adjacent lane, it must slow before <br />passing the emergency vehicle. <br />c. does not apply to "ambulances.' <br />d. applies to all police, fire and ambulance <br />vehicles. <br />45. A vehicle's stopping distance can be <br />affected by: <br />a. the road con?tions, <br />b. the type of tires. <br />e. the reaction time of the driver. <br />d. All of the above. <br />46. Effective scanning allows you to: <br />e, monitor the area In front as well as the traffic <br />around your ambulance. <br />b. exceed the speed Emil. <br />c. monitor and asslat with patient care. <br />d. Ali of the above. <br />47. Checking your mirrors: <br />e. allows you to spot following vehicles before <br />they move into a Iallgating posa'on. <br />b. will distract you from driving safely. <br />c. Is recommended only when backing. <br />d is recommended only when chanifing lanes. <br />48. When driving on lural roads: <br />a. following distance beromes less Important, <br />b. visibility and maneuverability are restricted; <br />c. mirror chicks are unimportant <br />d. scanting becomes fess important.. <br />49. On an emergency run: <br />e. you can disregard all train control laws. <br />b. your main concern is gaging to the site as <br />fast as possible. <br />c. you can disregard some traffic control laws, <br />but must still drive responsibly and with <br />regard for the safety of others. <br />d. your responsbtlity'is both driving and <br />monitoring patient care. <br />50. When you are running with your lights and sirens on: <br />a, assume drivers ahead can see and hear <br />you, then scan further doom the road <br />b. expect other drivers to yield to, you. <br />c. don't assume others can see and hear you <br />and will ad correctly. <br />d. it is safe to disregard all traffic control laws. <br />Copyright ®aat7 Cnnching Bystemc LLC MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED. <br />250-225 <br />is <br />