DMV Firefighter Endorsement test with 100% Correct
Answers!!
Stab Braking: - -Involves applying the brakes and then releasing them after the wheels lock up.
Placards must be: - -Placed on all four sides of a vehicle
Which figure shows the correct way to turn? - -Figure B: slightly opposing traffic
You should signal continuously while turning because: - -You need both hands on the steering
wheel to turn safely
The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving at highway speeds is: - -1/4
Mile
On which type of fire can you use water? - -Tires
The purpose of retarders is to: - -Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.
Convex mirrors: - -Show a wider area than flat mirrors show.
You are driving a newer truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to
take a long, steep, downhill grade? - -A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
What should you do if you are not sure if you have enough overhead clearance? - -Find another
route that will not require driving under the object.
Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about __
times the destructive power if it crashes. - -Four
What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? - -Both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.
, Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? - -Drive slowly enough to stop within
range of your headlights.
During a vehicle inspection, checking which of the following will not prevent a fire? - -Battery fluid
level.
Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? - -Poisonous fumes could enter the cab or sleeper
berth.
In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check the mirror, you don't
see the car. To change lanes, you should: - -Wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
You are required to stop at a railroad grade crossing when: - -The cargo makes a stop mandatory
under state or federal regulations.
If your brakes get wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen when you apple the brakes? -
-Trailer jackknife.
"Implied consent" means that when you sign the application form, you: - -Give your consent to be
tested for alcohol in your blood.
Which of these items should be tested while the vehicle is stopped? - -Hydraulic brake.
Which of these statements is true about staying alert to drive? - -Sleep is the only thing that can
overcome fatigue.
Most serious skids result from: - -Driving too fast for conditions.
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? - -Gently putting on the brakes when driving through water.
Answers!!
Stab Braking: - -Involves applying the brakes and then releasing them after the wheels lock up.
Placards must be: - -Placed on all four sides of a vehicle
Which figure shows the correct way to turn? - -Figure B: slightly opposing traffic
You should signal continuously while turning because: - -You need both hands on the steering
wheel to turn safely
The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving at highway speeds is: - -1/4
Mile
On which type of fire can you use water? - -Tires
The purpose of retarders is to: - -Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.
Convex mirrors: - -Show a wider area than flat mirrors show.
You are driving a newer truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to
take a long, steep, downhill grade? - -A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
What should you do if you are not sure if you have enough overhead clearance? - -Find another
route that will not require driving under the object.
Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about __
times the destructive power if it crashes. - -Four
What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? - -Both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.
, Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? - -Drive slowly enough to stop within
range of your headlights.
During a vehicle inspection, checking which of the following will not prevent a fire? - -Battery fluid
level.
Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? - -Poisonous fumes could enter the cab or sleeper
berth.
In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check the mirror, you don't
see the car. To change lanes, you should: - -Wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
You are required to stop at a railroad grade crossing when: - -The cargo makes a stop mandatory
under state or federal regulations.
If your brakes get wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen when you apple the brakes? -
-Trailer jackknife.
"Implied consent" means that when you sign the application form, you: - -Give your consent to be
tested for alcohol in your blood.
Which of these items should be tested while the vehicle is stopped? - -Hydraulic brake.
Which of these statements is true about staying alert to drive? - -Sleep is the only thing that can
overcome fatigue.
Most serious skids result from: - -Driving too fast for conditions.
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? - -Gently putting on the brakes when driving through water.
