DMV Test Firefighter Endorsement | 92 Questions & Answers Stab Braking: Correct Answer - Involves applying the brakes and then releasing them after the wheels lock up.Placards must be: Correct Answer - Placed on all four sides of a vehicle Which figure shows the correct way to turn? Correct Answer - Figure B: slightly opposing traffic 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 The purpose of retarders is to: Correct Answer - Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.Convex mirrors: Correct Answer - Show a wider area than flat mirrors show.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.Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? Correct Answer - Poisonous fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth. 1 / 2
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.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 overcome fatigue.Most serious skids result from: Correct Answer - Driving too fast for conditions.You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you can't, which of these steps can help keep your brakes working? Correct Answer - Gently putting on the brakes when driving through water.You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in a pre-trip inspection. Which of these problems should be fixed before driving? Correct Answer - Steering wheel play--more than 10" (2 inches on a 20-inch wheel.) Which of these statements is true about double-clutching and shifting? Correct Answer - You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should: Correct Answer - Take your foot off the accelerator.You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an offramp that curves downhill. You should: Correct Answer - Slow down to a safe speed before the curve.A car suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you not take? Correct Answer - Honk and stay close behind the car.
Truck escape ramps: Correct Answer - Help avoid damage to vehicles.
Which of these statements is true about mirror adjustment? Correct Answer - You should adjust your mirrors before you start a trip.
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