DMV Test Firefighter Endorsement Exam Questions and Correct Answers

DMV Test Firefighter Endorsement Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Verified by Expert)

Stab Braking: ✔✔ Involves applying the brakes and then releasing them after the wheels lock up.

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

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

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

On which type of fire can you use water? ✔✔ Tires

The purpose of retarders is to: ✔✔ Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.

Convex mirrors: ✔✔ 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? ✔✔ 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? ✔✔ 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. ✔✔ Four

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? ✔✔ Both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.

Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? ✔✔ Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights.

During a vehicle inspection, checking which of the following will not prevent a fire? ✔✔ Battery fluid level.

Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? ✔✔ 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: ✔✔ Wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.

You are required to stop at a railroad grade crossing when: ✔✔ 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? ✔✔ Trailer jackknife.

"Implied consent" means that when you sign the application form, you: ✔✔ Give your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.

Which of these items should be tested while the vehicle is stopped? ✔✔ Hydraulic brake.

Which of these statements is true about staying alert to drive? ✔✔ Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue.

Most serious skids result from: ✔✔ 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? ✔✔ 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? ✔✔ Steering wheel play--more than 10" (2 inches on a 20-inch wheel.)

Which of these statements is true about double-clutching and shifting? ✔✔ 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: ✔✔ 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: ✔✔ 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? ✔✔ Honk and stay close behind the car.

Truck escape ramps: ✔✔ Help avoid damage to vehicles.

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