DOD DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS STUDY GUIDE
●● Alley Dock Exercise
Answer: Skills: operating safely, moving backward, interpreting signals,
using mirrors.
●● Hose Lay Types
Answer: Reverse/forward lay descriptions for hydrant hookup and fire
scene monitoring.
●● Intersection Entry
Answer: Make eye contact with other drivers at or entering the
intersection.
●● Adverse Conditions
Answer: Awareness of low angle operations, high winds, and operating
on a grade.
●● Electric Power Distribution
Answer: Use of junction box for multiple connections.
,●● Tire Inspection
Answer: Check condition, type, and inflation of tires.
●● Aerial Device Inspection
Answer: Visual inspection of platform assembly, ladder rungs, and
equipment.
●● Relay Pumping Operations
Answer: Use of intake pressure relief valves to reduce potential pump or
hoseline damage.
●● Periodic Records
Answer: Cover instruments and gauges in regular maintenance logs.
●● Refinery Positioning Hazard
Answer: Narrow driveways cause difficulty and time maneuvering
apparatus.
●● Aerial Device Extension
Answer: Extend fly sections until the tip is slightly above the target.
●● Below Grade Rescue
Answer: Three-bottom, articulating aerial platform is better suited.
, ●● Stress Reduction
Answer: Stop short of building with aerial device over the cab when
approaching from the downwind side.
●● Preemptive Devices at Intersection
Answer: One apparatus gets the green light when two approach from
different directions.
●● Portable Tool for Building Reach
Answer: Pole ladder when main aerial device cannot reach a portion of
the building.
●● Leaving Engine On
Answer: Set according to department's SOPs in cold weather or
extenuating circumstances.
●● Aerial Device Operation
Answer: Look for signs of problems like chattering or jerky motions
during raising and extending.
●● Voice Communication Systems
Answer: Specialized for hands-free transmission at ladder or platform
and second transmitter control station.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS STUDY GUIDE
●● Alley Dock Exercise
Answer: Skills: operating safely, moving backward, interpreting signals,
using mirrors.
●● Hose Lay Types
Answer: Reverse/forward lay descriptions for hydrant hookup and fire
scene monitoring.
●● Intersection Entry
Answer: Make eye contact with other drivers at or entering the
intersection.
●● Adverse Conditions
Answer: Awareness of low angle operations, high winds, and operating
on a grade.
●● Electric Power Distribution
Answer: Use of junction box for multiple connections.
,●● Tire Inspection
Answer: Check condition, type, and inflation of tires.
●● Aerial Device Inspection
Answer: Visual inspection of platform assembly, ladder rungs, and
equipment.
●● Relay Pumping Operations
Answer: Use of intake pressure relief valves to reduce potential pump or
hoseline damage.
●● Periodic Records
Answer: Cover instruments and gauges in regular maintenance logs.
●● Refinery Positioning Hazard
Answer: Narrow driveways cause difficulty and time maneuvering
apparatus.
●● Aerial Device Extension
Answer: Extend fly sections until the tip is slightly above the target.
●● Below Grade Rescue
Answer: Three-bottom, articulating aerial platform is better suited.
, ●● Stress Reduction
Answer: Stop short of building with aerial device over the cab when
approaching from the downwind side.
●● Preemptive Devices at Intersection
Answer: One apparatus gets the green light when two approach from
different directions.
●● Portable Tool for Building Reach
Answer: Pole ladder when main aerial device cannot reach a portion of
the building.
●● Leaving Engine On
Answer: Set according to department's SOPs in cold weather or
extenuating circumstances.
●● Aerial Device Operation
Answer: Look for signs of problems like chattering or jerky motions
during raising and extending.
●● Voice Communication Systems
Answer: Specialized for hands-free transmission at ladder or platform
and second transmitter control station.
