Vehicle Rescue Technician Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
With come-alongs be sure to use: - CORRECT ANSWER the calibrated handle that
came with the unit
The major disadvantage of using webbing during vehicle extrication is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Abrasion to the webbing
Which statement is correct regarding the stabilization techniques? - CORRECT
ANSWER Vehicles should be cribbed near each tire before tires are deflated
For tow or tie down applications use Grade _____________ chains. - CORRECT
ANSWER 70
What is the primary advantage of low and medium pressure pneumatic lifting bags over high
pressure bags? - CORRECT ANSWER They have a much greater lifting range.
Pneumatic tools use energy created by the release of _________ for power - CORRECT
ANSWER Compressed air
Which is correct regarding vehicle mounted winches? - CORRECT ANSWER As more
cable is wrapped around the drum, pulling capacity decreases
Any vehicle, equipment, or other objects involved in a rescue incident must be __________
to prevent them from shifting or inflicting more damage or injuries. - CORRECT
ANSWER Stabilized
For wheels-resting vehicles, the stabilization process includes what phases? - CORRECT
ANSWER Initial, primary, and ongoing
,Which of the following is correct regarding rescuers use of wedges? - CORRECT
ANSWER To prevent lifting avoid overdriving the wedges
Rescuers should place cribbing so the ends of one piece overlap the preceding layer by: -
CORRECT ANSWER 4 inches
The maximum safe height of a properly loaded square-crib tower is ___________ times its
footprint for capturing static loads. - CORRECT ANSWER 3
A square box-crib maximum footprint tower is ____________ for a dynamic load is: -
CORRECT ANSWER 2 times
What is correct regarding "married" wedges? - CORRECT ANSWER Married wedges
provide greater stability
Stabilization struts have: - CORRECT ANSWER Rated capacities printed on the strut.
Rollover protection systems was initially designed for: - CORRECT
ANSWER Convertibles
When using the same-side-tie-back tactic, you should place the strut at a: - CORRECT
ANSWER 45-60 degree angle
Which is a basic tool essential for stabilizing a vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cribbing materials
Following scene assessment, rescuers must __________ the vehicle. - CORRECT
ANSWER Stabilize
, Stabilizing an upright vehicle is best accomplished by: - CORRECT
ANSWER Preventing horizontal movement
The most stable position in which a vehicle can come to rest on a flat surface is on: -
CORRECT ANSWER Four wheels
Operational protocols should address the lethal hazards associated with the automobile
system developed and first produced in 1970's, the: - CORRECT ANSWER Energy-
absorbing bumper system
Which statement is correct regarding supplemental restraint system (SRS)? - CORRECT
ANSWER There is no standard location of vehicle air bags.
Which statement is a hazard associated with crushable bumpers, a type of energy-absorbing
bumper? - CORRECT ANSWER After being exposed to the heat from a fire, during
the cooling process hydrofluoric acid forms on the surface of the bumper.
One of the main dangers of cutting seat belt pretensions is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER Pyrotechnic activating device
When exposed to fire, the greatest hazard with gas-filled struts used to support the hoods and
hatchbacks is: - CORRECT ANSWER That they can explode and launch parts many
yards from the vehicle
The _________ zones lengthen the time a vehicle takes to come to a complete stop during a
crash. - CORRECT ANSWER Crumple
On hybrid cars, it is common to see the high voltage wires and cables _________ in color. -
CORRECT ANSWER Orange
Energy-absorbing systems are located: - CORRECT ANSWER At the front or rear
bumper.
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
With come-alongs be sure to use: - CORRECT ANSWER the calibrated handle that
came with the unit
The major disadvantage of using webbing during vehicle extrication is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Abrasion to the webbing
Which statement is correct regarding the stabilization techniques? - CORRECT
ANSWER Vehicles should be cribbed near each tire before tires are deflated
For tow or tie down applications use Grade _____________ chains. - CORRECT
ANSWER 70
What is the primary advantage of low and medium pressure pneumatic lifting bags over high
pressure bags? - CORRECT ANSWER They have a much greater lifting range.
Pneumatic tools use energy created by the release of _________ for power - CORRECT
ANSWER Compressed air
Which is correct regarding vehicle mounted winches? - CORRECT ANSWER As more
cable is wrapped around the drum, pulling capacity decreases
Any vehicle, equipment, or other objects involved in a rescue incident must be __________
to prevent them from shifting or inflicting more damage or injuries. - CORRECT
ANSWER Stabilized
For wheels-resting vehicles, the stabilization process includes what phases? - CORRECT
ANSWER Initial, primary, and ongoing
,Which of the following is correct regarding rescuers use of wedges? - CORRECT
ANSWER To prevent lifting avoid overdriving the wedges
Rescuers should place cribbing so the ends of one piece overlap the preceding layer by: -
CORRECT ANSWER 4 inches
The maximum safe height of a properly loaded square-crib tower is ___________ times its
footprint for capturing static loads. - CORRECT ANSWER 3
A square box-crib maximum footprint tower is ____________ for a dynamic load is: -
CORRECT ANSWER 2 times
What is correct regarding "married" wedges? - CORRECT ANSWER Married wedges
provide greater stability
Stabilization struts have: - CORRECT ANSWER Rated capacities printed on the strut.
Rollover protection systems was initially designed for: - CORRECT
ANSWER Convertibles
When using the same-side-tie-back tactic, you should place the strut at a: - CORRECT
ANSWER 45-60 degree angle
Which is a basic tool essential for stabilizing a vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cribbing materials
Following scene assessment, rescuers must __________ the vehicle. - CORRECT
ANSWER Stabilize
, Stabilizing an upright vehicle is best accomplished by: - CORRECT
ANSWER Preventing horizontal movement
The most stable position in which a vehicle can come to rest on a flat surface is on: -
CORRECT ANSWER Four wheels
Operational protocols should address the lethal hazards associated with the automobile
system developed and first produced in 1970's, the: - CORRECT ANSWER Energy-
absorbing bumper system
Which statement is correct regarding supplemental restraint system (SRS)? - CORRECT
ANSWER There is no standard location of vehicle air bags.
Which statement is a hazard associated with crushable bumpers, a type of energy-absorbing
bumper? - CORRECT ANSWER After being exposed to the heat from a fire, during
the cooling process hydrofluoric acid forms on the surface of the bumper.
One of the main dangers of cutting seat belt pretensions is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER Pyrotechnic activating device
When exposed to fire, the greatest hazard with gas-filled struts used to support the hoods and
hatchbacks is: - CORRECT ANSWER That they can explode and launch parts many
yards from the vehicle
The _________ zones lengthen the time a vehicle takes to come to a complete stop during a
crash. - CORRECT ANSWER Crumple
On hybrid cars, it is common to see the high voltage wires and cables _________ in color. -
CORRECT ANSWER Orange
Energy-absorbing systems are located: - CORRECT ANSWER At the front or rear
bumper.
