FSVO study UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the qualifications for certification - CORRECT ANSWER - Firefighter to
complete the course state practical and written exam
What are the two NFPA standards - CORRECT ANSWER - 1002 and 1451
What are the goals - CORRECT ANSWER - To present training competency and testing
for new drivers. Also to prevent crashes and injuries
What percent of firefighters were killed responding and returning from incidents - CORRECT
ANSWER - 25%
What percent of accidents are related to driver error - CORRECT ANSWER - 53%
What ranking is the leading cause of death the fire fighters responding to and from Emergency's -
CORRECT ANSWER - It ranks 2nd
What are the elements of a comprehensive program - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimum 8
hours classroom testing of knowledge and understanding of responsibilities
What are the objectives of the program - CORRECT ANSWER - To Determine the
problem, identify complexities of driving in emergencies, identifying incidents of accidents,
identify types of conditions and causes, identify the factors to contribute
What are the selection procedures used for emergency response driving - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safe operation based on driver selection training and proficiency
, How are habits related to emergency response driving - CORRECT ANSWER - Their
characteristics produced by constant repetition of an action
What are the characteristics necessary for emergency driving - CORRECT ANSWER -
Manipulative skills and abilities to coordinate steering, acceleration and breaking functions
What are the reasons for the adoption of SOP's and SOG's - CORRECT ANSWER - Local
authority having jurisdiction review any pertinent compliance. Have legal counsel and local
governing body review policies
What is the legal aspect of driving an emergency vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER - It
grants rights, privileges and responsibilities not given to everyone
When do exceptions to laws apply to emergency drivers - CORRECT ANSWER - Only on
true emergencies
What Illinois vehicle gets public officers and employees the right to obey exemptions -
CORRECT ANSWER - 625 I LCS5/11-205
What is the definition of true regard - CORRECT ANSWER - Reasonable careful person
performing similar duties under similar circumstances would act the same
What is the definition of gross negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct disregard of
consequences of an act toward another person
What is the definition of vicarious liability - CORRECT ANSWER - The legal liability
placed on a person for the acts committed by another
What are some public officers exemptions to vehicle codes - CORRECT ANSWER -
Parking intersections speed regulations and direction of travel
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the qualifications for certification - CORRECT ANSWER - Firefighter to
complete the course state practical and written exam
What are the two NFPA standards - CORRECT ANSWER - 1002 and 1451
What are the goals - CORRECT ANSWER - To present training competency and testing
for new drivers. Also to prevent crashes and injuries
What percent of firefighters were killed responding and returning from incidents - CORRECT
ANSWER - 25%
What percent of accidents are related to driver error - CORRECT ANSWER - 53%
What ranking is the leading cause of death the fire fighters responding to and from Emergency's -
CORRECT ANSWER - It ranks 2nd
What are the elements of a comprehensive program - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimum 8
hours classroom testing of knowledge and understanding of responsibilities
What are the objectives of the program - CORRECT ANSWER - To Determine the
problem, identify complexities of driving in emergencies, identifying incidents of accidents,
identify types of conditions and causes, identify the factors to contribute
What are the selection procedures used for emergency response driving - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safe operation based on driver selection training and proficiency
, How are habits related to emergency response driving - CORRECT ANSWER - Their
characteristics produced by constant repetition of an action
What are the characteristics necessary for emergency driving - CORRECT ANSWER -
Manipulative skills and abilities to coordinate steering, acceleration and breaking functions
What are the reasons for the adoption of SOP's and SOG's - CORRECT ANSWER - Local
authority having jurisdiction review any pertinent compliance. Have legal counsel and local
governing body review policies
What is the legal aspect of driving an emergency vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER - It
grants rights, privileges and responsibilities not given to everyone
When do exceptions to laws apply to emergency drivers - CORRECT ANSWER - Only on
true emergencies
What Illinois vehicle gets public officers and employees the right to obey exemptions -
CORRECT ANSWER - 625 I LCS5/11-205
What is the definition of true regard - CORRECT ANSWER - Reasonable careful person
performing similar duties under similar circumstances would act the same
What is the definition of gross negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct disregard of
consequences of an act toward another person
What is the definition of vicarious liability - CORRECT ANSWER - The legal liability
placed on a person for the acts committed by another
What are some public officers exemptions to vehicle codes - CORRECT ANSWER -
Parking intersections speed regulations and direction of travel
