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28, if you most stop at an Intersection before
<br />making a tett turn, you should:
<br />a. wait with your wheels turned to the left.
<br />It. wait Will your"Is pointed straight ahead.
<br />a wait with your wheels turned to the right
<br />d. turn on your hazard fights.
<br />28.111han you have tate choke of two dostgnat•
<br />ad left turn lanes, from which Ions should
<br />you make the turn N possible?
<br />a. The lone to gra right,
<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 light
<br />turns green, it Is recommended that you:
<br />a. proceed Immediately to avoid being struck
<br />from behind.
<br />le. turn 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 Uggpt:
<br />a. stay close to the vehicle ahead to make
<br />entering and merging easier.
<br />b. scan for opening In traffic across all lanes.
<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 />c. recommended only when on an
<br />emergency run,
<br />d, about 112 mile.
<br />33. You should assume that you are in another
<br />driver's blind spot:
<br />a. it you cannot see the other vehicle's inside
<br />rear view mirror through the rear window.
<br />le. at all times,
<br />c, if you cannot see that otter vehicle'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 />tailgated, you should:
<br />a, tap the brakes to warn the other driver,
<br />b. briefly turn on your emergency lights.
<br />c. Increase your following distance.
<br />A
<br />35. When you approach a red light on an
<br />emergency run:.
<br />a. it Is not necessary to stop.
<br />b. you should stop before entering the hiftewo-
<br />tion and proceed only when safe.
<br />c. you should stop and wait for the fight to turn
<br />green.
<br />d. your fights and sirens will prevent other
<br />vehicles from ardering the intersection.
<br />38.When preparing to beck, 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 bear
<br />exterior warnings.
<br />31.When backing with a helper or spotter,
<br />agree on hand signals before beginning:
<br />8. True It. False
<br />38.When driving at night:
<br />a. flash your high beams if another driver
<br />neglects to lower their headlights.
<br />b. use your high beams at all times kyr better
<br />visibility.
<br />c, use your low beams at all times.
<br />d. use your high beams when suleand login to do so.
<br />$0. On an emergency run, which of the follow-
<br />ing Is a concern?
<br />a. Tailgaters,
<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. gash your high beams.
<br />b. briefly flash your emergency lights,
<br />c. shift your eyes to the right edge of the lane.
<br />d. poll 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 />o, it occurs only during very heavy rain.
<br />d. once it occurs, hard braking will reduce its effects.
<br />42. When driving in wet, ley 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 tragic circles, you should try
<br />to do the following ggtilo.
<br />a. know your exit ahead of time and if you miss
<br />it, continue around the circle.
<br />b. scary ahead for clues about drs trafBo pattern.
<br />c. cover the brake as you near in case you
<br />must stop for other vehicles.
<br />d. if you miss your exit point, stop and bade up.
<br />44. All of the following are true of the "Mona
<br />Over Law"except that it:
<br />a. states that other vehicles must move over to
<br />an adjacent tans when approaching an
<br />emergency vehicle displaying its lights.
<br />b. states that if another vehicle cannot move
<br />ever to an adjacent lana, It must slow betre
<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 stepping distance can be
<br />affected by:
<br />e. the road conditions.
<br />b- the type of time.
<br />c, the reaction time of the driver,
<br />d. All of the above.
<br />48, Effective scanning allows you to:
<br />a. monitor the area in front as well as the battle
<br />around your ambulance.
<br />b. exceed the speed limit,
<br />C. monitor and assist with patient care.
<br />d. All of the above.
<br />41. Checking your mirror's:
<br />s, allows you to spot following vehicles before
<br />they move into a tafigaling posftinn.
<br />b. will distract you from driving safely,
<br />a. is recommended only when backing.
<br />d. is recommended only when changing lanes.
<br />48. When driving on rural roads:
<br />a. following distance becomes less Important
<br />h. visibility and maneuverability are restricted.
<br />c. mirror checks are urdmportant
<br />d. scanning becomes less important.
<br />40. On an emergency run:
<br />a. you can disregard all traffic control laws.
<br />b. your main concern is getting to the site as
<br />fast as possible,
<br />c. you can disregard some traffic control laws,
<br />but roust still drivo responsibly and with
<br />regard for the safety of others.
<br />d, your responsilA fly is both driving and
<br />monitoring patient care,
<br />S0. When you ore running with your lights and shenson:
<br />a. assume drivers ahead can see and hear
<br />you, then scan further down 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 act correctly,
<br />d. it is safe to disregard all traffic control laws.
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