Humvee Course USMC Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the maximum fording depth of a standard Humvee without a deep water kit?
✔✔ 30 inches
What must be done before starting a Humvee engine after deep water fording?
✔✔ Inspect and dry electrical connections
What gear should the transfer case be in for off-road driving?
✔✔ High lock
What is the correct tire pressure for highway use on a Humvee?
✔✔ 35 PSI
How often should fluid levels be checked during a PMCS?
✔✔ Before operation, during halts, and after the mission
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,What component allows the Humvee to operate with a flat tire?
✔✔ Runflat insert
What should you do if the Humvee experiences brake failure while descending a hill?
✔✔ Downshift and use the emergency brake gradually
What type of coolant is used in the Humvee engine?
✔✔ Extended-life ethylene glycol coolant
What tool is used to check battery voltage during a no-start situation?
✔✔ Multimeter
How often should the Humvee be lubricated per the lubrication order?
✔✔ Every 3,000 miles or 3 months
What is the maximum speed of a Humvee on paved roads?
✔✔ 65 mph under ideal conditions
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, What action is required before entering a convoy with a Humvee?
✔✔ Perform a full PMCS and complete DA Form 5988-E
What is the primary cause of Humvee rollovers?
✔✔ Excessive speed during turns or off-road driving
What does the transmission shift lever do in the Humvee?
✔✔ Selects gear ranges for driving and towing
What is the correct hand signal for a left turn when operating a Humvee?
✔✔ Left arm extended straight out
How is night driving visibility improved in a Humvee?
✔✔ Use of blackout drive and blackout marker lights
What is the minimum safe distance when following another Humvee?
✔✔ At least 75 feet in convoy operations
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the maximum fording depth of a standard Humvee without a deep water kit?
✔✔ 30 inches
What must be done before starting a Humvee engine after deep water fording?
✔✔ Inspect and dry electrical connections
What gear should the transfer case be in for off-road driving?
✔✔ High lock
What is the correct tire pressure for highway use on a Humvee?
✔✔ 35 PSI
How often should fluid levels be checked during a PMCS?
✔✔ Before operation, during halts, and after the mission
1
,What component allows the Humvee to operate with a flat tire?
✔✔ Runflat insert
What should you do if the Humvee experiences brake failure while descending a hill?
✔✔ Downshift and use the emergency brake gradually
What type of coolant is used in the Humvee engine?
✔✔ Extended-life ethylene glycol coolant
What tool is used to check battery voltage during a no-start situation?
✔✔ Multimeter
How often should the Humvee be lubricated per the lubrication order?
✔✔ Every 3,000 miles or 3 months
What is the maximum speed of a Humvee on paved roads?
✔✔ 65 mph under ideal conditions
2
, What action is required before entering a convoy with a Humvee?
✔✔ Perform a full PMCS and complete DA Form 5988-E
What is the primary cause of Humvee rollovers?
✔✔ Excessive speed during turns or off-road driving
What does the transmission shift lever do in the Humvee?
✔✔ Selects gear ranges for driving and towing
What is the correct hand signal for a left turn when operating a Humvee?
✔✔ Left arm extended straight out
How is night driving visibility improved in a Humvee?
✔✔ Use of blackout drive and blackout marker lights
What is the minimum safe distance when following another Humvee?
✔✔ At least 75 feet in convoy operations
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