FSVO State Test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications - CORRECT
ANSWER - NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program - CORRECT
ANSWER - NFPA 1451
What is designed to supplement the service brakes and that aid braking by using the engine's
own systems to slow it down? - CORRECT ANSWER - Auxiliary brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event of a sudden or
emergent stop called? - CORRECT ANSWER - Antilock braking system (ABS)
What is designed to assist the driver by maintaining the straight orientation of the vehicle in
effort to prevent rollover? - CORRECT ANSWER - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Injuries sustained while responding to/returning from a call
What NFPA states that it is the driver/operator's responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints
are used on each call? - CORRECT ANSWER - NFPA 1002
What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same conditions? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Due regard
, To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters? -
CORRECT ANSWER -4&5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the vehicles that they
operate? - CORRECT ANSWER - NFPA 1451
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical parts? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Chassis
What is designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service weight, on a
10% grade w/ transmission in neutral and parking brake released? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wheel chocks
What instrument gives indication of the electrical condition of the battery and indicates the
amount of amperage being drawn from the battery? - CORRECT ANSWER - Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per minute (rpm)?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires? - CORRECT ANSWER -
4/32" (and 2/32" on non-turning axle tires)
What piece of U.S. currency can be an effective tool when inspecting an apparatus? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Quarter
When checking oil levels, how long should you wait after shutting off the engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 15 minutes
Why do new apparatus (newer than 2010) have an additional tank of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Meet the new emission requirements
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications - CORRECT
ANSWER - NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program - CORRECT
ANSWER - NFPA 1451
What is designed to supplement the service brakes and that aid braking by using the engine's
own systems to slow it down? - CORRECT ANSWER - Auxiliary brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event of a sudden or
emergent stop called? - CORRECT ANSWER - Antilock braking system (ABS)
What is designed to assist the driver by maintaining the straight orientation of the vehicle in
effort to prevent rollover? - CORRECT ANSWER - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Injuries sustained while responding to/returning from a call
What NFPA states that it is the driver/operator's responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints
are used on each call? - CORRECT ANSWER - NFPA 1002
What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same conditions? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Due regard
, To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters? -
CORRECT ANSWER -4&5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the vehicles that they
operate? - CORRECT ANSWER - NFPA 1451
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical parts? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Chassis
What is designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service weight, on a
10% grade w/ transmission in neutral and parking brake released? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wheel chocks
What instrument gives indication of the electrical condition of the battery and indicates the
amount of amperage being drawn from the battery? - CORRECT ANSWER - Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per minute (rpm)?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires? - CORRECT ANSWER -
4/32" (and 2/32" on non-turning axle tires)
What piece of U.S. currency can be an effective tool when inspecting an apparatus? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Quarter
When checking oil levels, how long should you wait after shutting off the engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 15 minutes
Why do new apparatus (newer than 2010) have an additional tank of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Meet the new emission requirements
