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FSVO STATE TEST EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+| LATEST
2025-2026
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications -
CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program -
CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 1451
What is designed to supplement the service brakes and that aid braking by using
the engine's own systems to slow it down? - CORRECT ANSWER: Auxiliary
brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event
of a sudden or emergent stop called? - CORRECT ANSWER: Antilock braking
system (ABS)
What is designed to assist the driver by maintaining the straight orientation of the
vehicle in effort to prevent rollover? - CORRECT ANSWER: Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Injuries sustained while responding to/returning from a call
What NFPA states that it is the driver/operator's responsibility to ensure that
passenger restraints are used on each call? - CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 1002
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What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER: Due regard
To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA
chapters? - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 & 5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the
vehicles that they operate? - CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 1451
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical
parts? - CORRECT ANSWER: Chassis
What is designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service
weight, on a 10% grade w/ transmission in neutral and parking brake released? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Wheel chocks
What instrument gives indication of the electrical condition of the battery and
indicates the amount of amperage being drawn from the battery? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per
minute (rpm)? - CORRECT ANSWER: Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 4/32" (and 2/32" on non-turning axle tires)
What piece of U.S. currency can be an effective tool when inspecting an
apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER: Quarter
FSVO STATE TEST EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+| LATEST
2025-2026
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications -
CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program -
CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 1451
What is designed to supplement the service brakes and that aid braking by using
the engine's own systems to slow it down? - CORRECT ANSWER: Auxiliary
brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event
of a sudden or emergent stop called? - CORRECT ANSWER: Antilock braking
system (ABS)
What is designed to assist the driver by maintaining the straight orientation of the
vehicle in effort to prevent rollover? - CORRECT ANSWER: Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Injuries sustained while responding to/returning from a call
What NFPA states that it is the driver/operator's responsibility to ensure that
passenger restraints are used on each call? - CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 1002
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What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER: Due regard
To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA
chapters? - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 & 5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the
vehicles that they operate? - CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 1451
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical
parts? - CORRECT ANSWER: Chassis
What is designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service
weight, on a 10% grade w/ transmission in neutral and parking brake released? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Wheel chocks
What instrument gives indication of the electrical condition of the battery and
indicates the amount of amperage being drawn from the battery? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per
minute (rpm)? - CORRECT ANSWER: Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 4/32" (and 2/32" on non-turning axle tires)
What piece of U.S. currency can be an effective tool when inspecting an
apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER: Quarter
