DCFD VKF Exam 2 – DeKalb County Fire Department

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The Vanessa K Free Act, which requires annual driver training for all emergency service personnel, passed unanimously in the Tennessee State Legislature.

True

False

1 out of 25

All drivers of “Authorized Emergency Vehicles” are required to complete at least two hours of emergency driver training under Tennessee Law yearly.

True

False

2 out of 25

While Tennessee statutes allow emergency vehicles certain exemptions to traffic laws, the driver is still subject to “due regard” for the public safety.

True

False

3 out of 25

Horns and air horns should never be used in intersections.

True

False

4 out of 25

You should be able to come to a complete stop at all intersections.

True

False

5 out of 25

According to Tennessee Code, it is permitted to use warning lights only when responding “emergency traffic.”

True

False

6 out of 25

Emergency vehicle responders are exempt from the seat belt law.

True

False

7 out of 25

Intersection accidents involving emergency vehicles are our number one problem and should be our number one concern.

True

False

8 out of 25

Waiting is never an acceptable option in intersection procedures.

True

False

9 out of 25

Most accidents are the result of emergency responders:

Excessive Rate of Closure on the driving public

Not providing enough time for the driving public to react

Causing panic and creating confusion

All of the Above

10 out of 25

High speed response well in excess of posted speed limits is the best policy especially if you know you’ve got a bad call that needs your attention.

True

False

11 out of 25

To be effective, your Agency’s Response Procedures and Guidelines should be:

Reasonable

Routinely Maintained

Monitored & Properly Applied

All of the Above

12 out of 25

While both youthful and mature personnel have positive driver qualities, these qualities often differ.

True

False

13 out of 25

When selecting an Emergency Vehicle Driver, you should consider:

Sex, Race, and Religion

Age, Experience, and Health

Both A & B

None of the above

14 out of 25

Driver selection criteria should include:

Restrictions on inexperienced drivers

Written Guidelines

Periodic Medical Evaluations

All of the above

15 out of 25

Emergency Service Organizations should implement policies for periodic verification of member’s driving records and driver’s license status.

True

False

16 out of 25

TDOT Help Units, if available, may be dispatched to assist on State routes in rural areas during anticipated long term closures.

True

False

17 out of 25

To request TDOT Help Unit assistance, you should contact:

Your County Highway Department

Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS)

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency( TEMA)

National Transportation Safety Board

18 out of 25

Greater than _______ Emergency Service Providers are killed at the scene every year on our Nation’s Highways.

10

15

70

5

19 out of 25

Approximately 20 Law Enforcement Officers are killed every year in Secondary Incidents on our Nation’s Highways.

True

False

20 out of 25

The use of arrow boards, traffic cones, and proper positioning of available emergency vehicles on the accident scene are examples of:

Giving traffic plenty of warning

Preventing secondary incidents

Important to the safety of workers at the scene

All of the above

21 out of 25

To help prevent becoming a victim of a secondary incident, emergency personnel should:

Stay aware of their surroundings at all times

Wear reflective clothing

Position emergency vehicles properly

All of the above

22 out of 25

The Highway Incident Scene is an appropriate place to debate the age old argument of “Who’s in Charge”.

True

False

23 out of 25

An Agency’s SOP’s & SOG’s should be in written form and made available to all personnel.

True

False

24 out of 25

High visibility colors and reflective materials should always be worn, when possible, by emergency personnel on the highway incident scene.

True

False

25 out of 25

This completes your VKF Training for June. You will receive an email from the system confirming your submission. If you do not receive an email please get in touch with Assistant Chief Anthony Boyd.