Driver Operator Exam 1 Ch1-4
questions with verified answers
It is important to maintain _______ of fuel in an emergency apparatus. - ANS ✔one-half to
three-fourths of a tank
Proper_______is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - ANS ✔lubrication
The manufacturer's manual will_______the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) number for
the engine oil. - ANS ✔recommend
The left side of an apparatus is also known as the: - ANS ✔street side
Because of the of size of an apparatus, as well as the clearance need when backing you should: -
ANS ✔assign a spotter
Which driving skill would not require using a spotter? - ANS ✔Diminishing clearance
How many cones are used during the serpentine driving skill? - ANS ✔three
If the truck is parked and the speedometer is showing anything above 0, it is possible that: - ANS
✔the gauge is defective
Which is a result of over-throttling? - ANS ✔Loss of power
, Being aware of all that is happening around the apparatus is a technique of: - ANS ✔defensive
driving
When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the: - ANS ✔condition of the brakes
In stabilizing a hot apparatus diesel engine's temperature, a cool down period of_______is
recommended before shutting down. - ANS ✔3 to 5 minutes
The purpose of the diminishing clearance driving skill is to measure a driver's ability to: - ANS
✔maneuver apparatus in a straight line
Unless specifically exempt, the fire apparatus driver/operators are generally subject to any/all: -
ANS ✔statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances
The United States Government authority the establishes the basic requirements for licensing of
drivers is the: - ANS ✔Department of Transportation
Which best describers a wet-barrel hydrant? - ANS ✔Does not require drainage after use
The purpose of using a spotter is to assist: - ANS ✔the driver by observing the area in the blind
spot
When responding to a vehicle fire you should position the apparatus at least_______feet from
the involved vehicle. - ANS ✔30
Many accidents involving apparatus are caused by the operator: - ANS ✔misunderstanding the
capabilities of the apparatus
questions with verified answers
It is important to maintain _______ of fuel in an emergency apparatus. - ANS ✔one-half to
three-fourths of a tank
Proper_______is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - ANS ✔lubrication
The manufacturer's manual will_______the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) number for
the engine oil. - ANS ✔recommend
The left side of an apparatus is also known as the: - ANS ✔street side
Because of the of size of an apparatus, as well as the clearance need when backing you should: -
ANS ✔assign a spotter
Which driving skill would not require using a spotter? - ANS ✔Diminishing clearance
How many cones are used during the serpentine driving skill? - ANS ✔three
If the truck is parked and the speedometer is showing anything above 0, it is possible that: - ANS
✔the gauge is defective
Which is a result of over-throttling? - ANS ✔Loss of power
, Being aware of all that is happening around the apparatus is a technique of: - ANS ✔defensive
driving
When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the: - ANS ✔condition of the brakes
In stabilizing a hot apparatus diesel engine's temperature, a cool down period of_______is
recommended before shutting down. - ANS ✔3 to 5 minutes
The purpose of the diminishing clearance driving skill is to measure a driver's ability to: - ANS
✔maneuver apparatus in a straight line
Unless specifically exempt, the fire apparatus driver/operators are generally subject to any/all: -
ANS ✔statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances
The United States Government authority the establishes the basic requirements for licensing of
drivers is the: - ANS ✔Department of Transportation
Which best describers a wet-barrel hydrant? - ANS ✔Does not require drainage after use
The purpose of using a spotter is to assist: - ANS ✔the driver by observing the area in the blind
spot
When responding to a vehicle fire you should position the apparatus at least_______feet from
the involved vehicle. - ANS ✔30
Many accidents involving apparatus are caused by the operator: - ANS ✔misunderstanding the
capabilities of the apparatus
