Chapter 7 (part 2): Info for Class 2 and Class 4 Vehicles

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Emergency Vehicle Regulations Quiz

Test your knowledge on the rules and regulations that govern the operation of Class 2 and Class 4 vehicles, particularly in emergency situations. This quiz is designed for those who want to ensure they are informed about passenger safety, emergency responses, and transport compliance.

Understand the laws regarding passenger safety.
Learn about the responsibilities of emergency vehicle drivers.
Evaluate your understanding of traffic regulations as they pertain to public service vehicles.

13 Questions3 MinutesCreated by DrivingGuide217

Standing is prohibited on public service vehicles except for:

Vehicles tall enough to stand in

Local transit vehicles

Vehicles which have adequate braces for passengers to hold

Which is not a valid reason to refuse a passenger?

If they are intoxicated or disorderly

If the vehicle is already carrying the maximum number of passengers

If they are using profane language

If they do not have their fare ready before boarding

The ordinary rules of the road are suspended when an emergency vehicle...

Is responding to a call for help

Is apprehending a criminal suspect

Is continually sounding the siren and flashing lights

All answers are correct

When responding to an emergency, emergency vehicle drivers do not have to exercise due care for the safe operation of their vehicles.

True

False

It is the law that the drivers of other vehicles give the right of way to an emergency vehicle displaying lights and sirens. Toward which direction should they do so?

Any direction, as long as it clears the way

The farthest left that the road permits

Parallel and as close to the right-hand side of the road as possible

Drivers have to slow to 60 km/h when passing emergency vehicles with lights flashing unless:

They cannot see the lights or hear the sirens

The emergency vehicle is on the opposite side of a divided highway

They drive with extreme caution at the speed they are already travelling

The emergency vehicle is at least 50 feet away

When towing another vehicle, such as a power unit semi trailer, where the overall length exceeds the max allowable length...

The driver must obtain a permit

The driver does not need to obtain a permit because it is an emergency

The driver must flag the overhang but is not required to obtain a permit

Drivers do not have to slow to 60 km/h when passing a tow truck with its lights flashing because it is not an emergency vehicle

True

False

The time saved by a driver driving as fast as traffic conditions allow and disregarding other regulations is signifcantly more than a driver following the rules of the road.

True

False

Which of the following is a legitimate circumstance under which a taxi driver can ignore traffic rules?

A passenger is late to catch a flight

A passenger is attending an emergency situation

A passenger is intoxicated and the driver does not want them in their vehicle

There is no excuse for ignoring traffic rules

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