DMV FIREFIGHTER ENDORSEMENT

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DMV FIREFIGHTER ENDORSEMENT

ACTUAL EXAM Questions and Answers Graded A+

• Which figure shows the correct way to turn? - correct answer

-Figure B: slightly opposing traffic

2. You should signal continuously while turning because: -

correct answer -You need both hands on the steering wheel to turn safely

• The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle

while driving at highway speeds is: - correct answer -1/4 Mile

• On which type of fire can you use water? - correct answer -

Tires

5. The purpose of retarders is to: - correct answer -Help slow

the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.

6. Convex mirrors: - correct answer -Show a wider area than

flat mirrors show.

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• You are driving a newer truck with a manual transmission.

What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep, downhill grade? - correct answer -A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.

• What should you do if you are not sure if you have enough

overhead clearance? - correct answer -Find another route that will not require driving under the object.

• Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about
• times the destructive power if it crashes. - correct answer -

Four

• What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? - correct

answer -Both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.

• Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? -

correct answer -Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights.

• During a vehicle inspection, checking which of the following

will not prevent a fire? - correct answer -Battery fluid level. 2 / 3

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• Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? - correct

answer -Poisonous fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth.

• In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The

next time you check the mirror, you don't see the car. To

change lanes, you should: - correct answer -Wait until you are

sure the car isn't in your blind spot.

16. You are required to stop at a railroad grade crossing when: -

correct answer -The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations.

• If your brakes get wet while driving on a rainy day, what can

happen when you apple the brakes? - correct answer -Trailer jackknife.

• "Implied consent" means that when you sign the application

form, you: - correct answer -Give your consent to be tested for

alcohol in your blood.

• Which of these items should be tested while the vehicle is

stopped? - correct answer -Hydraulic brake.

• Which of these statements is true about staying alert to

drive? - correct answer -Sleep is the only thing that can

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