消防車南アフリカ
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50. 消防車
消防車は、消防・救助機関が消防士、消火設備、救助設備、水を火災、衝突事故、その他の緊急現場へ運ぶため使用する緊急車両です。消火、救助、高所作業など用途別にさまざまな種類があります。
緊急出動中は警光灯とサイレンを使用し、優先権や一部交通規則の例外が認められる場合があります。他の道路利用者は緊急車両に関する現地規則に従い、十分な空間を空け、通行を妨げないようにします。
What is a fire truck?
A fire truck is an emergency vehicle used by firefighters to respond to fires, collisions, rescues and other emergencies. It may carry firefighters, water, ladders and specialised rescue equipment.
When does a fire truck have priority?
This depends on the local traffic laws and emergency signals being used. Fire trucks responding to urgent incidents commonly use flashing warning lights and a siren to indicate that other road users must make way.
What should you do when a fire truck approaches?
Make sufficient space and allow it to pass. Slow down or stop where necessary, but avoid sudden manoeuvres that could endanger other road users or block the emergency vehicle.
Should you enter an intersection to make way for a fire truck?
Do not create another dangerous situation. Make room in a safe and controlled manner and follow any directions given by police, firefighters or other authorised personnel.
Can a fire truck pass a red traffic light?
Emergency vehicles may be permitted to pass a red light during an urgent response under special legal conditions. The precise rules and precautions required vary between countries.
Can a fire truck exceed the speed limit?
Many countries allow emergency vehicles to depart from certain speed restrictions while carrying out an urgent mission. Emergency drivers must nevertheless take appropriate precautions and comply with the applicable emergency-driving rules.
Can a fire truck use lanes that ordinary traffic cannot use?
Emergency vehicles may sometimes use emergency lanes, restricted lanes or other parts of the road during urgent missions when local law permits it.
Can you follow a fire truck through traffic?
You should not follow closely or use the path created for the fire truck to bypass traffic. Maintain a safe distance and continue to obey the normal traffic rules.
Do fire trucks always use their sirens?
No. Warning lights and sirens are generally used according to the urgency of the mission and local law. A fire-service vehicle travelling on a non-urgent assignment may operate without emergency signals.
What should you do near a stationary fire truck?
Reduce speed and remain alert. Firefighters, hoses, equipment or other emergency personnel may be on or near the roadway, and temporary traffic restrictions may be in place.
