Emergency Driving
What do you do when coming to an intersection?
Cover the break, come to a complete STOP, clear each lane, and continue slowly with caution.
What exit do you take to go to Kapiolani Hospital, going westbound and eastbound?
West: Wilder Ave
How many districts are there?
4
What should you always drive with?
DUE REGARD
What is in the Responding Triangle?
Seatbelts, MDT Mapping, Lights, MDT Responding, Radio Transmission, Sirens
What is the maxim speed above the posted speed limit you can operate the ambulance in ideal conditions with due regard?
10 mph (with lights and sirens)
What road does Pali highway turn into going East bound?
Kalaniana'ole
What should be done at the start of each shift for the ambulance?
CDL - Vehicle checklist and inspection
How often do you check your mirrors?
5-8 seconds
What is in the At Scene Triangle?
Seatbelt, Parking brake, MDT at scene, Radio Transmission, Portable Radio
Define hot and cold calls; include the speed limit
Hot - Lights and Siren / 10mph over speed limit
Cold - No lights and siren / follow the speed limit
Traveling east bound on the H1 what exit do you take to get to Kaiser moanalua?
Red hill
Who do you call once your ambulance breaks down?
District Chief
True or False: Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate ALL blind spots around your ambulance.
False
What is in the At Dispo Triangle?
Seatbelt, Mileage, Turn lights off/ Head lights, MDT at Dispo, and Radio Transmission
Most state laws grant certain traffic regulations to ambulance operators. When and what?
Operating with lights and sirens- know your state laws!
Pawaa1 to St. Louis High School
Left out of Leahi Ave, Right on Kapahulu Ave, Right on Waialae Ave, Left on 3rd Ave and destination on the right.
GOAL stands for?
Get out and look
What is the follow distance when driving an ambulance?
4 seconds under 40mph and 5 seconds for over 40mph
What is in the transporting triangle?
Lights, Radio priority and destination, MDT confirmation, Sirens, Seat belt, and Mileage
When crossing over the center median and driving in the oncoming car lane what speed should you not exceed?
20mph
Kaiser High School to Kaiser Hospital.
Left on Lunalilo Home Rd, right on Kalanianaole Hwy, then head west on H1, then H201 then take Exit Red Hill
Avoid doing what?
Reversing without a spotter
Everyoneʻs safety - yours, your crew, and your patients depends on?
Your state of physical and mental fitness
When pressing the MDT buttons on the computer, what must be done before or after?
Radio in to dispatch for communication. (I.E.responding, at scene)