FSVO EXAM REVIEW UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Goal of FSVO course - CORRECT ANSWER - To train emergency drivers to operate
safely
Diminishing Clearance Driving Skill - CORRECT ANSWER - To operate an apparatus in
confining areas
Before the apparatus is put into motion the driver is responsible for: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Making sure their crew is seated and belted
Upon arrival on limited access highways: - CORRECT ANSWER - The first apparatus
should do the initial block
Most fire apparatus have what type of breaking system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dual air
brakes
Legal deficiency when you fail exercise degree of care: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Negligence
Skid marks may be caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Breaking too hard
What is Level 1 Staging - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial response involving more than
one responding company
What is Level 2 Staging - CORRECT ANSWER - Block or 2 away/wait to be called up/
large number of vehicles at same incident
, Another cause of skidding is? - CORRECT ANSWER - Steering too much or too quickly
ABS does not always allow faster stopping but allows? - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows
you to maintain direct control
What pressure does audible alarm sound? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60 per
How often should ALL valves on an apparatus be operated? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Weekly
Checking, operating fluid levels and tire pressure should be done? - CORRECT
ANSWER - At Daily inspection
What is a spotter needed to assist the driver for? - CORRECT ANSWER - To back up
safely
What contributes to adverse affects of weight transfer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Abrupt
steering
What is it called when you are concerned about buffer zone around vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER - Space management
What should the driver do when operating in icy/wet conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increase the breaking distance
How many cometency tests must you complete during your drivers test? - CORRECT
ANSWER -7
Name one out of four of the required driving exercises? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Diminishing Clearance
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Goal of FSVO course - CORRECT ANSWER - To train emergency drivers to operate
safely
Diminishing Clearance Driving Skill - CORRECT ANSWER - To operate an apparatus in
confining areas
Before the apparatus is put into motion the driver is responsible for: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Making sure their crew is seated and belted
Upon arrival on limited access highways: - CORRECT ANSWER - The first apparatus
should do the initial block
Most fire apparatus have what type of breaking system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dual air
brakes
Legal deficiency when you fail exercise degree of care: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Negligence
Skid marks may be caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Breaking too hard
What is Level 1 Staging - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial response involving more than
one responding company
What is Level 2 Staging - CORRECT ANSWER - Block or 2 away/wait to be called up/
large number of vehicles at same incident
, Another cause of skidding is? - CORRECT ANSWER - Steering too much or too quickly
ABS does not always allow faster stopping but allows? - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows
you to maintain direct control
What pressure does audible alarm sound? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60 per
How often should ALL valves on an apparatus be operated? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Weekly
Checking, operating fluid levels and tire pressure should be done? - CORRECT
ANSWER - At Daily inspection
What is a spotter needed to assist the driver for? - CORRECT ANSWER - To back up
safely
What contributes to adverse affects of weight transfer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Abrupt
steering
What is it called when you are concerned about buffer zone around vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER - Space management
What should the driver do when operating in icy/wet conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increase the breaking distance
How many cometency tests must you complete during your drivers test? - CORRECT
ANSWER -7
Name one out of four of the required driving exercises? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Diminishing Clearance
