Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course – 2010 Edition
Session 3
Housekeeping Bathrooms Emergency Exits Smoking Areas Snack Locations Trip Hazards
Forward Reverse Drive thru serpentine – Stop at far end and back thru in opposite direction Start 30’ – 38’ Adjust for vehicle Serpentine
Adjust exit width for vehicle as needed Diminishing Clearance 13’ 9’ 50’
Perpendicular Backing Start - 1 Start - 2 Start 1 Drive into course Back into alley from passenger side Forward to Start 1 Start 2 Drive into alley Back into alley from drivers side Forward to Start 2 50’ 15’ 28’ 50’ 35’
Offset Alley Lanes 12’ Wide 30’ 20’ START Drive thru course – Stop – Back thru course Adjust course for vehicle as needed
Straight Line – Close Clearance Drive thru course – Stop – Back thru course - Vehicle + 4” Adjust course for vehicle as needed
Light Bulb Reverse directions to increase difficulty Lane width set for test apparatus
Blindside Backing (J – Curve) Backing Maneuver Back into alley - Stop bumper within 12” of cones – Exit alley Adjust course for vehicle as needed 12’
J - Curve Lane Change Diminished Alley Serpentine Vehicle Perception START Cone Course Layout Suggestion #1
START Straight Line – Close Clearance Turn Around Serpentine Light Bulb Lane Change FINISH Cone Course Layout Suggestion #2
Cone Course Layout Suggestion #3 Vehicle Perception START Lane Change Light Bulb J - Curve Turn Around FINISH
Cone Course Layout Suggestion #4 Serpentine START Straight Line – Close Clearance Lane Change Turn Around Vehicle Perception FINISH