DOD DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL EXAM
SCRIPT FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS REVIEW
●● A turntable's function is best described as:
Answer: Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane
●● To check the overall condition of the engine and pump, perform the:
Answer: Pump Test
●● A liquid surge effect may occur:
Answer: When an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full.
●● Select THREE elements of the aerial device that must be visually
inspected
Answer: Elevating platform assembly
Ladder Rungs
Equipment
●● Hydraulic system in aerial apparatus are used to:
,Answer: Stabilize the apparatus and extend the aerial device
●● When checking the hydraulic fluid level:
Answer: Use a dipstick or sight gauge
●● Identify THREE features of elevated platform waterway systems
Answer: Attack lines
Two nozzles at the platform
Handlines
●● Identify THREE conditions where you should drive an aerial
apparatus in low gear:
Answer: Climbing a hill
Traveling around a corner
Approaching an intersection
●● Select three areas that should be checked when looking at tires
Answer: Condition
, Type
Inflation
●● The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North
America is the:
Answer: Aerial ladder apparatus
●● When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators
should perform a:
Answer: Hot and cold check
●● Identify the FIVE major features or functions of quints
Answer: size of the fire pump.
pre-piped waterway on the aerial apparatus
size of the water tank
array and length of grounds ladders
amount of supply and attack hose
SCRIPT FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS REVIEW
●● A turntable's function is best described as:
Answer: Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane
●● To check the overall condition of the engine and pump, perform the:
Answer: Pump Test
●● A liquid surge effect may occur:
Answer: When an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full.
●● Select THREE elements of the aerial device that must be visually
inspected
Answer: Elevating platform assembly
Ladder Rungs
Equipment
●● Hydraulic system in aerial apparatus are used to:
,Answer: Stabilize the apparatus and extend the aerial device
●● When checking the hydraulic fluid level:
Answer: Use a dipstick or sight gauge
●● Identify THREE features of elevated platform waterway systems
Answer: Attack lines
Two nozzles at the platform
Handlines
●● Identify THREE conditions where you should drive an aerial
apparatus in low gear:
Answer: Climbing a hill
Traveling around a corner
Approaching an intersection
●● Select three areas that should be checked when looking at tires
Answer: Condition
, Type
Inflation
●● The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North
America is the:
Answer: Aerial ladder apparatus
●● When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators
should perform a:
Answer: Hot and cold check
●● Identify the FIVE major features or functions of quints
Answer: size of the fire pump.
pre-piped waterway on the aerial apparatus
size of the water tank
array and length of grounds ladders
amount of supply and attack hose
