OPOTA Emergency Vehicle Operations 2

Question 1

Under Ohio Revised Code 4511.24, what does an emergency vehicle operator have the right to do when responding to an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Exceed speed limits and proceed through red signals with due regard for safety

Answer

Ignore all traffic laws without restriction

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Drive on sidewalks to avoid traffic

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Force civilian vehicles off the road

Question 2

What is the recommended following distance technique taught by OPOTA for emergency vehicle operations?

Accepted Answer

The 4-second rule under normal conditions

Answer

One car length per 10 mph

Answer

Bumper-to-bumper distance only

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No specific following distance is recommended

Question 3

What is 'due regard' as it applies to emergency vehicle operations in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Operating with the same care a reasonable, similarly trained officer would use under the same circumstances

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Following all traffic laws at all times

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Having no concern for other motorists during a pursuit

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Only yielding to other emergency vehicles

Question 4

During a vehicle pursuit in Ohio, what factor should most strongly influence the decision to continue or terminate?

Accepted Answer

The risk to public safety weighed against the severity of the offense

Answer

The officer's desire to apprehend the suspect

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The speed capabilities of the patrol vehicle

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The number of miles already traveled

Question 5

What is the correct procedure for negotiating an intersection with emergency lights and siren activated?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, check all lanes of cross traffic, and proceed only when safe

Answer

Accelerate through quickly to minimize exposure

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Stop completely and wait for all traffic to clear

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Maintain current speed since other vehicles must yield

Question 6

What does OPOTA training recommend regarding tire placement during cornering at higher speeds?

Accepted Answer

Use smooth steering inputs and avoid braking while turning

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Keep all tires on lane markings for maximum grip

Answer

Brake hard while turning to reduce speed

Answer

Steer with one hand to maintain radio contact