EVO003 Operator Response Guidelines
Emergency Vehicle Operations
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19m
Describes best practices for defensive driving, evasive maneuvers, and stopping distance factors. The presentation includes intersection safety, navigating controlled and uncontrolled intersections, and traffic preemption systems. Reviewed are best practices en route to an emergency, such as adhering to speed limits, creating safety cushions, turning and passing guidelines, and the use of privately owned vehicles. Incident positioning and roadway safety are also demonstrated.
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