DMV Test Firefighter Endorsement
Questions and Answers
Question 1
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.)
Question 2
The total weight of the power unit, the trailer, and the cargo is called:
Correct Answer
Gross combination weight
Question 3
You are performing a pre-trip inspection on your brakes and suspension system.
Which of these statements is true?
Correct Answer
Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
Question 4
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.
Question 5
Which of these lights cannot be checked at the same time?
Correct Answer
Turn signals, brake lights, and four-way flashers.
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,Question 6
When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?
Correct Answer
You can check the coolant level of a hot engine.
Question 7
Which of these is usually true about driving in tunnels?
Correct Answer
There may be strong winds when exiting.
Question 8
Which of these statements is true regarding the use of drugs while driving?
Correct Answer
Prescription drugs are allowed if a doctor says the drugs will not affect safe driving
ability.
Question 9
If your brakes get wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen when you apple
the brakes?
Correct Answer
Trailer jackknife.
Question 10
When hydraulic brakes fail, the system won't build up pressure and the brake pedal
will fell spongy or go to the floor. What action should you take?
Correct Answer
Pump the brake to generate pressure.
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, Question 11
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 MPH with no vehicles in front of you.
Suddenly, a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first?
Correct Answer
Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
Question 12
Which of these is especially true about your tires in hot weather?
Correct Answer
You should check tire mounting and air pressure before driving.
Question 13
Which of these statements is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?
Correct Answer
Trailers can push the towing vehicle sideways.
Question 14
Which of these statements is true about brakes?
Correct Answer
Brakes absorb more heat to stop heavier or faster-moving vehicles.
Question 15
Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about __
times the destructive power if it crashes.
Correct Answer
Four
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
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.)
Question 2
The total weight of the power unit, the trailer, and the cargo is called:
Correct Answer
Gross combination weight
Question 3
You are performing a pre-trip inspection on your brakes and suspension system.
Which of these statements is true?
Correct Answer
Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
Question 4
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.
Question 5
Which of these lights cannot be checked at the same time?
Correct Answer
Turn signals, brake lights, and four-way flashers.
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,Question 6
When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?
Correct Answer
You can check the coolant level of a hot engine.
Question 7
Which of these is usually true about driving in tunnels?
Correct Answer
There may be strong winds when exiting.
Question 8
Which of these statements is true regarding the use of drugs while driving?
Correct Answer
Prescription drugs are allowed if a doctor says the drugs will not affect safe driving
ability.
Question 9
If your brakes get wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen when you apple
the brakes?
Correct Answer
Trailer jackknife.
Question 10
When hydraulic brakes fail, the system won't build up pressure and the brake pedal
will fell spongy or go to the floor. What action should you take?
Correct Answer
Pump the brake to generate pressure.
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, Question 11
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 MPH with no vehicles in front of you.
Suddenly, a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first?
Correct Answer
Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
Question 12
Which of these is especially true about your tires in hot weather?
Correct Answer
You should check tire mounting and air pressure before driving.
Question 13
Which of these statements is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?
Correct Answer
Trailers can push the towing vehicle sideways.
Question 14
Which of these statements is true about brakes?
Correct Answer
Brakes absorb more heat to stop heavier or faster-moving vehicles.
Question 15
Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about __
times the destructive power if it crashes.
Correct Answer
Four
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