DMV Test Firefighter Endorsement Exam

DMV Test Firefighter Endorsement Exam QA (Graded A) Stab Braking: - ANSWER Involves applying the brakes and then releasing them after the wheels lock up.

Placards must be: - ANSWER Placed on all four sides of a vehicle

Which figure shows the correct way to turn? - ANSWER Figure B: slightly opposing traffic

You should signal continuously while turning because: - 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: - ANSWER 1/4 Mile

On which type of fire can you use water? - ANSWER Tires The purpose of retarders is to: - ANSWER Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.

Convex mirrors: - 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? - 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? - 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. - ANSWER Four What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? - ANSWER Both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? - 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? - ANSWER Battery fluid level. 1 / 2

Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? - 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: - 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: - 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? - ANSWER Trailer jackknife."Implied consent" means that when you sign the application form, you: - ANSWER Give your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.Which of these items should be tested while the vehicle is stopped? - ANSWER Hydraulic brake.Which of these statements is true about staying alert to drive? - ANSWER Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue.

Most serious skids result from: - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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: - 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: - 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? - ANSWER Honk and stay close behind the car.Truck escape ramps: - ANSWER Help avoid damage to vehicles.

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