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RPI AMBULANCE Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

RPI AMBULANCE Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class Originally compiled by C. Moraru, Completed by M. O’Keefe, 11/2010 Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, 11/2011. Class Overview. Class Topics. Class Introduction General Knowledge The Vehicle Safety Cushion City Driving

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RPI AMBULANCE Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

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  1. RPI AMBULANCE Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class Originally compiled by C. Moraru, Completed by M. O’Keefe, 11/2010 Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, 11/2011

  2. Class Overview Class Topics • Class Introduction • General Knowledge • The Vehicle • Safety Cushion • City Driving • Highway Driving • Emergency Operations • Other Considerations • Ending Remarks • Written exam RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  3. Class Introduction RPI AmbulanceEmergency Vehicle Defensive Driver Class RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

  4. Class Introduction An Introduction • “DO NO HARM” • This class is designed to improve knowledge and skills for emergency and non-emergency driving • Class consists of theoretical part, followed by a written examination • This is not a boring lecture – participation encouraged! RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  5. General Knowledge RPI AmbulanceEmergency Vehicle Defensive Driver Class RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

  6. General Knowledge Driving • What is Defensive Driving? • What role do emotions play while driving normally? • What about emergency driving? • Responding to emergency – remember NYS Laws and RPIA SOPs. RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  7. General Knowledge Reaction Time • Reaction time – Average is ¾ second. Yours? • What may influence reaction time? • What role do emotions play while driving? What about emergency driving? • Total stopping distance = • Perception Distance + • Reaction Distance + • Braking Distance + • Brake Lag distance (air brakes) RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  8. General Knowledge Key Points • Speed limits on roads may not apply to larger vehicles (i.e. ramp speeds) • Try to eliminate confusion to other vehicles (use of turn signals, no sudden braking) • Drive with “Due Regard” for the safety of others. RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  9. General Knowledge Key Points • “Scan” the road ahead of you for potential hazards • 12-15 seconds ( ~1 block in city or ¼ mile on highway). • Cars pulling out, pedestrians, etc. • Watch for brake lights 2-3 cars ahead. • Reversing the Vehicle – check all mirrors first, be aware of surroundings, use a spotter. • Parking on scene – Don’t block traffic if possible • What is most dangerous about driving an emergency vehicle? RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  10. The Emergency Vehicle RPI AmbulanceEmergency Vehicle Defensive Driver Class RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

  11. The Emergency Vehicle 5939 • Refer to driver presentation for details of the actual vehicle • Locations of blind spots – left, right and behind • Adjust mirrors to reduce blind spots • Check mirrors every 3-5 seconds • Can you eliminate blind spots 100%? • Perform vehicle inspection at start of shift and after calls • Make sure you inspect exterior, engine, patient area and driver area • Longer braking distance, larger blind spots and larger overall size RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  12. Driving Situations RPI AmbulanceEmergency Vehicle Defensive Driver Class RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

  13. City Driving • What hazards might you face if you were to: • Drive straight • Turn right RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  14. Highway Driving • What may some of the challenges be when driving on a highway? • Looking at the picture on the right – who’s fault would it be if the accident would occur? • What would you say to the ambulance driver if he/she said that the “fool in car C pulled right in front of me. I couldn’t do anything to avoid him and we collided” ? RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  15. Emergency Driving • How should you proceed in this situation if: • Going straight • Turning right RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  16. Other Considerations • Potential hazards around the hospital emergency bays • Personnel and families walking around • Other vehicles • Low ceilings • “Avoid backing whenever possible” • If backing, use a spotter • Hydroplaning – can happen over 30 mph! • SLOW DOWN! RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

  17. Closing Remarks • Potential hazards are all around • Minimize all possible issues by: • Using common sense • Driving slowly and carefully • Next step: Written Exam RPI Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Class

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