Trivia Quiz: How Well Do You Know About Rules Of The Road?
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How Well Do You Know About Rules Of The Road? Road safety is something that most countries and states hope people take seriously. Most people now call the car a moving coffin due to how rare surviving a road accident is. By taking this quiz, you will get to refresh your understanding of some of the rules motorists and pedestrians are expected to follow.
- 1.It is not the duty of the EVO entering an intersection, even with a green light, to make sure he can proceed safely.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.What can the EVO do to prevent a family from tailgating?
- A.
Assure the family that the patient is being well cared for.
- B.
Ask them to please drive slowly and carefully to the hospital.
- C.
Make sure they know which hospital and how to get there
- D.
All the above
- 3.How often should you be checking your mirror?
- A.
Every 1-3 seconds
- B.
Every 3-5 seconds
- C.
Every 6-8 Seconds
- D.
Whenever you feel you should
- 4.If you have a tailgater, you should slow down and increase your following distance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.If you are not able to clear traffic while running with "lights and siren", you should...
- A.
Lay on the siren until everyone moves.
- B.
Rush into the oncoming traffic lane.
- C.
Advise dispatch that you now have to go non-emergency to the call.
- D.
Turn off your lights/siren until the light has changed and proceed with traffic clearing the intersection and then resume emergency travel.
- 6.You do not have to come to a complete stop all red lights.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.While passing through a red light you must proceed one lane at a time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.You need to be aware of the following things when crossing through a red light..
- A.
Be aware of open lanes.
- B.
Use caution around trucks and buses.
- C.
Watch for pedestrians
- D.
Cover the brake as you proceed through the intersection.
- E.
All the above
- 9.When other drivers see you with your lights and siren on, they will never turn in front of you.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.When crossing on green, the EVO should...
- A.
Slow down and proceed with caution
- B.
Continue through the intersection.
- C.
Look in all directions
- D.
Both A and C
- 11.Driving an ambulance is safer than driving your car?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.What are some concerns when approaching an intersection?
- A.
Restricted visibility
- B.
Assumption of other driver's actions
- C.
Confused drivers
- D.
All the above
- 13.Concerns for the EVO while approaching intersections include...
- A.
Congested areas
- B.
Pedestrians/Bicycles/Skateboarders
- C.
Complex traffic control systems
- D.
All the above
- 14.You must come to a complete STOP at ALL red lights and STOP signs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Always assume that the other driver will stop.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Where does the most common accidents occur when responding "lights and Sirens:?
- A.
Highway
- B.
Intersections
- C.
Parking Lot
- D.
Side streets
- 17.What is the number one cause of Motor Vehicle Collisions?
- A.
Speeding
- B.
Road Rage
- C.
Distracted and Inattentive driving
- D.
Driving too slowly
- 18.Distractions include:
- A.
Cellular devices/GPS units
- B.
Eating and Drinking
- C.
Reaching for something
- D.
All the above
- 19.You must always wear your seatbelt in the ambulance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.It is acceptable to run red lights if it is a really bad call.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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