DMV Test Firefighter Endorsement Exam

DMV Test Firefighter Endorsement Exam questions and answers

• Question: Stab Braking: Answer: Involves applying the brakes and then releasing them

after the wheels lock up.

• Question: Placards must be: Answer: Placed on all four sides of a vehicle.
• Question: Which figure shows the correct way to turn? Answer: Figure B: slightly

opposing traffic.

• Question: You should signal continuously while turning because: Answer: You need

both hands on the steering wheel to turn safely.

• Question: The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving at

highway speeds is: Answer: 1/4 Mile.

• Question: On which type of fire can you use water? Answer: Tires.
• Question: The purpose of retarders is to: Answer: Help slow the vehicle while driving

and reduce brake wear.

• Question: Convex mirrors: Answer: Show a wider area than flat mirrors show.
• Question: 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? Answer: A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.

• Question: What should you do if you are not sure if you have enough overhead

clearance? Answer: Find another route that will not require driving under the object.

• Question: Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about __ times the

destructive power if it crashes. Answer: Four.

• Question: What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? Answer: Both hands on

opposite sides of the wheel.

• Question: Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? Answer: Drive

slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights.

• Question: During a vehicle inspection, checking which of the following will NOT

prevent a fire? Answer: Battery fluid level. 1 / 2

• Question: Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? Answer: Poisonous fumes could

enter the cab or sleeper berth.

• Question: 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: Answer: Wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.

• Question: You are required to stop at a railroad grade crossing when: Answer: The

cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations.

• Question: If your brakes get wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen when

you apply the brakes? Answer: Brakes may be weak or grab unevenly.

• Question: "Implied consent" means that when you sign the application form, you:

Answer: Give your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.

• Question: Which of these items should be tested while the vehicle is stopped? Answer:

Hydraulic brake.

• Question: Which of these statements is true about staying alert to drive? Answer: Sleep

is the only thing that can overcome fatigue.

• Question: Most serious skids result from: Answer: Driving too fast for conditions.
• Question: 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? Answer: Gently putting on the brakes while driving through water.

• Question: You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in a pre-trip inspection.

Which of these problems should be fixed before driving? Answer: Steering wheel play-- more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch wheel).

• Question: Which of these statements is true about double-clutching and shifting?

Answer: You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

• Question: You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to

the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should: Answer: Take your foot off the accelerator.

• Question: You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an offramp

that curves downhill. You should: Answer: Slow down to a safe speed before the curve.

• Question: A car suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions

should you NOT take? Answer: Honk and stay close behind the car.

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