When being tailgated by another vehicle while responding to an emergency call, you should:
A. slow down and allow the driver to pass you.
B. increase your speed to create more distance.
C. slam on the brakes to frighten the tailgater.
D. stop the ambulance and confront the driver.
Ans: A. slow down and allow the driver to pass you.
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A) 2, 3, and 4 B) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 C) 1, 2, 3, and 5 D) 1, 3, and 5
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A) Talk to a compassionate coworker who has had similar experiences in the past. B) Vent your rage in a letter to the person responsible for the child's circumstances. C) Put the incident as your social media status and encourage others talk about it. D) Get together with others who participated in the care of the child and unwind with some alcoholic beverages.
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a. N00.5. b. N00.6. c. N00.3. d. N00.9.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)