DMV Firefighter Endorsement Exam | 150 Verified
Questions & Answers | Emergency Vehicle
Operations | Instant Download
Q1. NFPA standards relevant to fire apparatus driver operator include:
(Scenario 56 – Fire Apparatus 805 GPM Pumper Response)
A. NFPA 1001 Firefighter I II, NFPA 1002 Driver Operator, NFPA 1500
Occupational Safety Health Program, NFPA 1901 Apparatus Standards, NFPA
1911 Service Testing – Scenario 56 [56]
B. No NFPA standards apply – Scenario 56 [56A]
C. Only NFPA 72 alarm standard – Scenario 56 [56C]
D. Only NFPA 13 sprinkler standard – Scenario 56 [56B]
Correct Answer: A. NFPA 1001 Firefighter I II, NFPA 1002 Driver
Operator, NFPA 1500 Occupational Safety Health Program, NFPA 1901
Apparatus Standards, NFPA 1911 Service Testing – Scenario 56 [56]
Rationale: CORRECT: NFPA 1001 Firefighter I II, NFPA 1002 Driver
Operator, NFPA 1500 Occupational Safety Health Program, NFPA 1901
Apparatus Standards, NFPA 1911 Service Testing. WHY WRONG: Other options
violate California DMV firefighter endorsement training requirements and
EVOC emergency vehicle operations safety principles per NFPA 1002 and
DMV written test standards. Variation 56 specific to emergency vehicle
operations.
Q2. What gear should you use when driving a newer truck with manual
transmission down a long steep downhill grade? (Scenario 105 – Fire
Apparatus 854 GPM Pumper Response)
A. Park gear while moving – Scenario 105 [105C]
B. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill to use engine
braking – Scenario 105 [105]
C. Higher gear than uphill to go faster – Scenario 105 [105A]
D. Neutral gear coasting – Scenario 105 [105B]
Correct Answer: B. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
to use engine braking – Scenario 105 [105]
Rationale: CORRECT: A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill to
use engine braking. WHY WRONG: Other options violate California DMV
firefighter endorsement training requirements and EVOC emergency vehicle
operations safety principles per NFPA 1002 and DMV written test
standards. Variation 105 specific to emergency vehicle operations.
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Q3. Placards for hazardous materials must be placed:
A. Only on rear door [14B]
B. No placards needed for fire apparatus [14C]
C. On all four sides of the vehicle – front, rear, and both sides [14]
D. Only on front bumper [14A]
Correct Answer: C. On all four sides of the vehicle – front, rear, and
both sides [14]
Rationale: CORRECT: On all four sides of the vehicle – front, rear, and
both sides. WHY WRONG: Only on front bumper misstates DMV firefighter
endorsement requirements per CA Vehicle Code 12804.11 and DMV handbook.
Only on rear door incorrect timeframe or scope – fire apparatus
operation requires specific training and verification. No placards
needed for fire apparatus non-compliant and would result in citation or
unsafe operation.
Q4. Two types of control over a vehicle are:
A. Only steering no speed control [33A]
B. Radio control and light control [33C]
C. Only braking no steering [33B]
D. Directional control steering and speed control acceleration braking
[33]
Correct Answer: D. Directional control steering and speed control
acceleration braking [33]
Rationale: CORRECT: Directional control steering and speed control
acceleration braking. WHY WRONG: Only steering no speed control
misstates DMV firefighter endorsement requirements per CA Vehicle Code
12804.11 and DMV handbook. Only braking no steering incorrect timeframe
or scope – fire apparatus operation requires specific training and
verification. Radio control and light control non-compliant and would
result in citation or unsafe operation.
Q5. What causes liquid surge and loss of control in fire apparatus
with partially filled tank? (Scenario 50 – Fire Apparatus 799 GPM
Pumper Response)
A. Partially filled tank allows liquid to surge forward backward side to
side shifting center of gravity – Scenario 50 [50]
B. Liquid surge never affects fire apparatus – Scenario 50 [50C]
C. Empty tank causes most surge – Scenario 50 [50B]
D. Full tank always causes surge – Scenario 50 [50A]
Correct Answer: A. Partially filled tank allows liquid to surge
forward backward side to side shifting center of gravity – Scenario 50
[50]
Rationale: CORRECT: Partially filled tank allows liquid to surge forward
backward side to side shifting center of gravity. WHY WRONG: Other
options violate California DMV firefighter endorsement training
requirements and EVOC emergency vehicle operations safety principles per
NFPA 1002 and DMV written test standards. Variation 50 specific to
emergency vehicle operations.
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Q6. During vehicle inspection checking which will not prevent a fire?
(Scenario 57 – Fire Apparatus 806 GPM Pumper Response)
A. Checking electrical wiring prevents fire – Scenario 57 [57C]
B. Checking portable radios, SCBA, maps, traffic vests, hearing
protection, medical gloves, box lights is cab interior inspection but
checking for fuel leaks, oil leaks, tire condition prevents fires –
radio check does not prevent fire – Scenario 57 [57]
C. Checking fuel leaks prevents fire – Scenario 57 [57A]
D. Checking oil leaks prevents fire – Scenario 57 [57B]
Correct Answer: B. Checking portable radios, SCBA, maps, traffic
vests, hearing protection, medical gloves, box lights is cab interior
inspection but checking for fuel leaks, oil leaks, tire condition
prevents fires – radio check does not prevent fire – Scenario 57 [57]
Rationale: CORRECT: Checking portable radios, SCBA, maps, traffic vests,
hearing protection, medical gloves, box lights is cab interior
inspection but checking for fuel leaks, oil leaks, tire condition
prevents fires – radio check does not prevent fire. WHY WRONG: Other
options violate California DMV firefighter endorsement training
requirements and EVOC emergency vehicle operations safety principles per
NFPA 1002 and DMV written test standards. Variation 57 specific to
emergency vehicle operations.
Q7. Which is a good thing to do when driving fire apparatus at night?
(Scenario 109 – Fire Apparatus 858 GPM Pumper Response)
A. Drive faster than headlight range to respond quickly – Scenario 109
[109A]
B. Use only parking lights – Scenario 109 [109C]
C. Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights –
Scenario 109 [109]
D. Turn off headlights to avoid blinding others – Scenario 109 [109B]
Correct Answer: C. Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your
headlights – Scenario 109 [109]
Rationale: CORRECT: Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your
headlights. WHY WRONG: Other options violate California DMV firefighter
endorsement training requirements and EVOC emergency vehicle operations
safety principles per NFPA 1002 and DMV written test standards.
Variation 109 specific to emergency vehicle operations.
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Q8. What is the purpose of retarders on fire apparatus? (Scenario 137
– Fire Apparatus 886 GPM Pumper Response)
A. Increase speed downhill – Scenario 137 [137A]
B. Only for parking – Scenario 137 [137B]
C. Replace service brakes completely – Scenario 137 [137C]
D. Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear, especially
downhill – Scenario 137 [137]
Correct Answer: D. Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce
brake wear, especially downhill – Scenario 137 [137]
Rationale: CORRECT: Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake
wear, especially downhill. WHY WRONG: Other options violate California
DMV firefighter endorsement training requirements and EVOC emergency
vehicle operations safety principles per NFPA 1002 and DMV written test
standards. Variation 137 specific to emergency vehicle operations.
Q9. Where do most accidents other than backing happen in fire
apparatus operations?
A. At intersections – failure to yield, excessive speed, not clearing
traffic [16]
B. On straight highway only [16A]
C. In fire station parking lot only [16B]
D. At railroad crossings only [16C]
Correct Answer: A. At intersections – failure to yield, excessive
speed, not clearing traffic [16]
Rationale: CORRECT: At intersections – failure to yield, excessive
speed, not clearing traffic. WHY WRONG: On straight highway only
misstates DMV firefighter endorsement requirements per CA Vehicle Code
12804.11 and DMV handbook. In fire station parking lot only incorrect
timeframe or scope – fire apparatus operation requires specific training
and verification. At railroad crossings only non-compliant and would
result in citation or unsafe operation.
Q10. What restriction will be on your license when you have a
California firefighter endorsement? (Scenario 134 – Fire Apparatus 883
GPM Pumper Response)
A. Restriction 10 no restriction – Scenario 134 [134A]
B. Restriction 50 – firefighter endorsement restricted to fire apparatus
operation – Scenario 134 [134]
C. Restriction 90 HazMat only – Scenario 134 [134B]
D. Restriction 00 no endorsement – Scenario 134 [134C]
Correct Answer: B. Restriction 50 – firefighter endorsement restricted
to fire apparatus operation – Scenario 134 [134]
Rationale: CORRECT: Restriction 50 – firefighter endorsement restricted
to fire apparatus operation. WHY WRONG: Other options violate California
DMV firefighter endorsement training requirements and EVOC emergency
vehicle operations safety principles per NFPA 1002 and DMV written test
standards. Variation 134 specific to emergency vehicle operations.
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Questions & Answers | Emergency Vehicle
Operations | Instant Download
Q1. NFPA standards relevant to fire apparatus driver operator include:
(Scenario 56 – Fire Apparatus 805 GPM Pumper Response)
A. NFPA 1001 Firefighter I II, NFPA 1002 Driver Operator, NFPA 1500
Occupational Safety Health Program, NFPA 1901 Apparatus Standards, NFPA
1911 Service Testing – Scenario 56 [56]
B. No NFPA standards apply – Scenario 56 [56A]
C. Only NFPA 72 alarm standard – Scenario 56 [56C]
D. Only NFPA 13 sprinkler standard – Scenario 56 [56B]
Correct Answer: A. NFPA 1001 Firefighter I II, NFPA 1002 Driver
Operator, NFPA 1500 Occupational Safety Health Program, NFPA 1901
Apparatus Standards, NFPA 1911 Service Testing – Scenario 56 [56]
Rationale: CORRECT: NFPA 1001 Firefighter I II, NFPA 1002 Driver
Operator, NFPA 1500 Occupational Safety Health Program, NFPA 1901
Apparatus Standards, NFPA 1911 Service Testing. WHY WRONG: Other options
violate California DMV firefighter endorsement training requirements and
EVOC emergency vehicle operations safety principles per NFPA 1002 and
DMV written test standards. Variation 56 specific to emergency vehicle
operations.
Q2. What gear should you use when driving a newer truck with manual
transmission down a long steep downhill grade? (Scenario 105 – Fire
Apparatus 854 GPM Pumper Response)
A. Park gear while moving – Scenario 105 [105C]
B. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill to use engine
braking – Scenario 105 [105]
C. Higher gear than uphill to go faster – Scenario 105 [105A]
D. Neutral gear coasting – Scenario 105 [105B]
Correct Answer: B. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
to use engine braking – Scenario 105 [105]
Rationale: CORRECT: A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill to
use engine braking. WHY WRONG: Other options violate California DMV
firefighter endorsement training requirements and EVOC emergency vehicle
operations safety principles per NFPA 1002 and DMV written test
standards. Variation 105 specific to emergency vehicle operations.
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Q3. Placards for hazardous materials must be placed:
A. Only on rear door [14B]
B. No placards needed for fire apparatus [14C]
C. On all four sides of the vehicle – front, rear, and both sides [14]
D. Only on front bumper [14A]
Correct Answer: C. On all four sides of the vehicle – front, rear, and
both sides [14]
Rationale: CORRECT: On all four sides of the vehicle – front, rear, and
both sides. WHY WRONG: Only on front bumper misstates DMV firefighter
endorsement requirements per CA Vehicle Code 12804.11 and DMV handbook.
Only on rear door incorrect timeframe or scope – fire apparatus
operation requires specific training and verification. No placards
needed for fire apparatus non-compliant and would result in citation or
unsafe operation.
Q4. Two types of control over a vehicle are:
A. Only steering no speed control [33A]
B. Radio control and light control [33C]
C. Only braking no steering [33B]
D. Directional control steering and speed control acceleration braking
[33]
Correct Answer: D. Directional control steering and speed control
acceleration braking [33]
Rationale: CORRECT: Directional control steering and speed control
acceleration braking. WHY WRONG: Only steering no speed control
misstates DMV firefighter endorsement requirements per CA Vehicle Code
12804.11 and DMV handbook. Only braking no steering incorrect timeframe
or scope – fire apparatus operation requires specific training and
verification. Radio control and light control non-compliant and would
result in citation or unsafe operation.
Q5. What causes liquid surge and loss of control in fire apparatus
with partially filled tank? (Scenario 50 – Fire Apparatus 799 GPM
Pumper Response)
A. Partially filled tank allows liquid to surge forward backward side to
side shifting center of gravity – Scenario 50 [50]
B. Liquid surge never affects fire apparatus – Scenario 50 [50C]
C. Empty tank causes most surge – Scenario 50 [50B]
D. Full tank always causes surge – Scenario 50 [50A]
Correct Answer: A. Partially filled tank allows liquid to surge
forward backward side to side shifting center of gravity – Scenario 50
[50]
Rationale: CORRECT: Partially filled tank allows liquid to surge forward
backward side to side shifting center of gravity. WHY WRONG: Other
options violate California DMV firefighter endorsement training
requirements and EVOC emergency vehicle operations safety principles per
NFPA 1002 and DMV written test standards. Variation 50 specific to
emergency vehicle operations.
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Q6. During vehicle inspection checking which will not prevent a fire?
(Scenario 57 – Fire Apparatus 806 GPM Pumper Response)
A. Checking electrical wiring prevents fire – Scenario 57 [57C]
B. Checking portable radios, SCBA, maps, traffic vests, hearing
protection, medical gloves, box lights is cab interior inspection but
checking for fuel leaks, oil leaks, tire condition prevents fires –
radio check does not prevent fire – Scenario 57 [57]
C. Checking fuel leaks prevents fire – Scenario 57 [57A]
D. Checking oil leaks prevents fire – Scenario 57 [57B]
Correct Answer: B. Checking portable radios, SCBA, maps, traffic
vests, hearing protection, medical gloves, box lights is cab interior
inspection but checking for fuel leaks, oil leaks, tire condition
prevents fires – radio check does not prevent fire – Scenario 57 [57]
Rationale: CORRECT: Checking portable radios, SCBA, maps, traffic vests,
hearing protection, medical gloves, box lights is cab interior
inspection but checking for fuel leaks, oil leaks, tire condition
prevents fires – radio check does not prevent fire. WHY WRONG: Other
options violate California DMV firefighter endorsement training
requirements and EVOC emergency vehicle operations safety principles per
NFPA 1002 and DMV written test standards. Variation 57 specific to
emergency vehicle operations.
Q7. Which is a good thing to do when driving fire apparatus at night?
(Scenario 109 – Fire Apparatus 858 GPM Pumper Response)
A. Drive faster than headlight range to respond quickly – Scenario 109
[109A]
B. Use only parking lights – Scenario 109 [109C]
C. Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights –
Scenario 109 [109]
D. Turn off headlights to avoid blinding others – Scenario 109 [109B]
Correct Answer: C. Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your
headlights – Scenario 109 [109]
Rationale: CORRECT: Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your
headlights. WHY WRONG: Other options violate California DMV firefighter
endorsement training requirements and EVOC emergency vehicle operations
safety principles per NFPA 1002 and DMV written test standards.
Variation 109 specific to emergency vehicle operations.
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Q8. What is the purpose of retarders on fire apparatus? (Scenario 137
– Fire Apparatus 886 GPM Pumper Response)
A. Increase speed downhill – Scenario 137 [137A]
B. Only for parking – Scenario 137 [137B]
C. Replace service brakes completely – Scenario 137 [137C]
D. Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear, especially
downhill – Scenario 137 [137]
Correct Answer: D. Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce
brake wear, especially downhill – Scenario 137 [137]
Rationale: CORRECT: Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake
wear, especially downhill. WHY WRONG: Other options violate California
DMV firefighter endorsement training requirements and EVOC emergency
vehicle operations safety principles per NFPA 1002 and DMV written test
standards. Variation 137 specific to emergency vehicle operations.
Q9. Where do most accidents other than backing happen in fire
apparatus operations?
A. At intersections – failure to yield, excessive speed, not clearing
traffic [16]
B. On straight highway only [16A]
C. In fire station parking lot only [16B]
D. At railroad crossings only [16C]
Correct Answer: A. At intersections – failure to yield, excessive
speed, not clearing traffic [16]
Rationale: CORRECT: At intersections – failure to yield, excessive
speed, not clearing traffic. WHY WRONG: On straight highway only
misstates DMV firefighter endorsement requirements per CA Vehicle Code
12804.11 and DMV handbook. In fire station parking lot only incorrect
timeframe or scope – fire apparatus operation requires specific training
and verification. At railroad crossings only non-compliant and would
result in citation or unsafe operation.
Q10. What restriction will be on your license when you have a
California firefighter endorsement? (Scenario 134 – Fire Apparatus 883
GPM Pumper Response)
A. Restriction 10 no restriction – Scenario 134 [134A]
B. Restriction 50 – firefighter endorsement restricted to fire apparatus
operation – Scenario 134 [134]
C. Restriction 90 HazMat only – Scenario 134 [134B]
D. Restriction 00 no endorsement – Scenario 134 [134C]
Correct Answer: B. Restriction 50 – firefighter endorsement restricted
to fire apparatus operation – Scenario 134 [134]
Rationale: CORRECT: Restriction 50 – firefighter endorsement restricted
to fire apparatus operation. WHY WRONG: Other options violate California
DMV firefighter endorsement training requirements and EVOC emergency
vehicle operations safety principles per NFPA 1002 and DMV written test
standards. Variation 134 specific to emergency vehicle operations.
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