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. 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.