DMV FIREFIGHTER ENDORSEMENT
REVIEW SCRIPT 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ You are required to stop at a railroad crossing when:
Answer: The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal
regulations.
⩥ A car suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of
these actions should you not take?
Answer: Honk and stay close behind the car.
⩥ Most serious skids result from:
Answer: Driving too fast for conditions.
⩥ Which of these is not true about engine belts in hot weather?
Answer: Cracking is likely to occur but is not a safety threat.
⩥ Why will your vehicle's speed naturally increase during downgrades?
Answer: Gravity
⩥ What is counter steering?
, Answer: Turning the steering wheel back once you have passed
whatever was in your path.
⩥ The purpose of retarders is to
Answer: Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.
⩥ How does vehicle weight affect stopping distance?
Answer: Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because an
empty vehicle has less friction.
⩥ You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But
if you can't, which of these steps can help keep your brakes working?
Answer: Gently putting on the brakes while driving through water.
⩥ "Perception distance" is the distance your vehicle travels from the
time your:
Answer: Eyes see a hazard to the time your brain knows it is a hazard.
⩥ To avoid a crash you had to drive to the left shoulder. You are now
driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the
pavement?
Answer: If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to
a stop. Then move back onto the pavement.
REVIEW SCRIPT 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ You are required to stop at a railroad crossing when:
Answer: The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal
regulations.
⩥ A car suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of
these actions should you not take?
Answer: Honk and stay close behind the car.
⩥ Most serious skids result from:
Answer: Driving too fast for conditions.
⩥ Which of these is not true about engine belts in hot weather?
Answer: Cracking is likely to occur but is not a safety threat.
⩥ Why will your vehicle's speed naturally increase during downgrades?
Answer: Gravity
⩥ What is counter steering?
, Answer: Turning the steering wheel back once you have passed
whatever was in your path.
⩥ The purpose of retarders is to
Answer: Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.
⩥ How does vehicle weight affect stopping distance?
Answer: Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because an
empty vehicle has less friction.
⩥ You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But
if you can't, which of these steps can help keep your brakes working?
Answer: Gently putting on the brakes while driving through water.
⩥ "Perception distance" is the distance your vehicle travels from the
time your:
Answer: Eyes see a hazard to the time your brain knows it is a hazard.
⩥ To avoid a crash you had to drive to the left shoulder. You are now
driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the
pavement?
Answer: If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to
a stop. Then move back onto the pavement.
