Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
Proboard 2026 Latest Exam Prep Guide
with 500 Questions and Correct Answers
A 55-year-old male has been injured in an MVA in which he and his car absorbed
a great deal of force. The patient complains of right flank pain and a possible
fracture to his right wrist. You should immobilize this patient because: -
ANSWER-It is indicated by the mechanism of injury
What is true regarding manual support of the head of a patient with a possible
cervical spine injury? - ANSWER-Manual support must be maintained until the
patient is secured to a backboard with a collar.
In some rescue situations such as automobile accidents where limited space does
not allow for placing the victim on a long spine board, a ____ can be used as an
alternative for spinal immobilization. - ANSWER-Pediatric immobilization device
with three straps
When responding to a vehicle accident where the vehicle is still on the roadway,
the fire apparatus operator should: - ANSWER-Position the fire apparatus between
the scene and oncoming traffic in order to protect rescue personnel.
The first step in making the right decision is to: - ANSWER-Identify the problem
Sizing up an incident involving medium or heavy trucks is done in steps. The first
step is assessment of the: - ANSWER-Scene
Scene assessment does not include: - ANSWER-Detailed vehicle assessment
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,One of the key concerns when a truck comes to rest on its roof is: - ANSWER-
Increased chance of fire
You are approaching a scene involving a medium to heavy truck. The truck is on
its side. Before continuing the approach: - ANSWER-Stop and use binoculars to
look for hazardous materials labels or placards
If your community has rail service, it is very important to: - ANSWER-Conduct
thorough pre-incident planning and respond with normal incident expectations
A disadvantage of a ratchet jack is: - ANSWER-failure under heavy loads
The most common size cribbing is: - ANSWER-4" X 4" Cribbing
Medium trucks (Classes 3, 4, 5) have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
between: - ANSWER-5,000 lbs to 15,000 lbs
All of the following should be done to stabilize an upright truck except: -
ANSWER-Removing air from all tires
What are the attachment heads used with the ram unit of a manual hydraulic rescue
tool? - ANSWER-Flat base, serrated cap, vee-head
One method used to achieve an upward pull on a steering column while employing
a come-along is to: - ANSWER-Place a large piece of cribbing between the top of
the dashboard and the pulling chain.
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,Which tools can be used to displace a steering wheel? - ANSWER-Come-along,
Hydraulic ram, Spreader
____ of the vehicle gives rescuers better access and more movement inside the
vehicle. - ANSWER-Removing the roof
A vehicle is on its side and the rescuer needs to gain access through the roof. When
using an air chisel to cut the roof, the first step would be to make a ____ near the
top corner on one side of the roof. Next, the rescuer would make a ____ cut,
followed by two ____ cuts. - ANSWER-Hole, horizontal, vertical
The primary disadvantage of a porta-power is the: - ANSWER-Extensive
assembly time
The main body of a come-along is called a drum. The ____ is attached to the drum,
which makes the effective pull of a come-along ____ the length of the chain/cable.
- ANSWER-Chain/Cable, Equal to
What is the best fire suppression agent if a fire involves the high voltage battery
pack of a hybrid vehicle? - ANSWER-Establishing a water supply and using
copious amounts of water to cool the fire
A vehicle bumper that collides violently during an accident, is compressed upon its
shock absorbing pistons, and is held in this compressed position is a definition of a
____ bumper. - ANSWER-Loaded
NFPA Standard ____ covers rescuer protective clothing and reflective striping
while working at an extrication scene. - ANSWER-1971
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, NFPA Standard ____ covers rescuer foot and hand protection while working at an
extrication scene. - ANSWER-1999
Striking tools used at an extrication scene are: - ANSWER-Dangerous and can
cause crushes and laceration injuries, and are safer when the striking surfaces are
smooth and free of chips or burrs.
Removal of injured crew members from a locomotive on its side is best
accomplished through the: - ANSWER-Cab doors and windshield
For a rigid cervical collar to be effective, it should rest on the ____ and provide
firm support under both sides of the ____. - ANSWER-Sternoclavicular Joint,
Maxilla
Mobile and portable radios and telephones that operate on battery power should be
checked on a/an _____ basis. - ANSWER-Daily
To ensure the organized and effective rescue of all patients, rescue efforts should
be coordinated by the: - ANSWER-Incident Commander
Upon arrival on the extrication scene, the rescuer observes an automobile that has
collided with a utility pole, further observation reveals a downed wire which is in
contact with the automobile. What is not a safe plan of action? - ANSWER-Use a
fiberglass pike pole to pull the wire clear of the vehicle
One method of organizing a scene is to: - ANSWER-Establish zones around the
action area
The working load limit of chain is the ____ that the sling has been designed to
raise or pull. - ANSWER-Maximum weight
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Proboard 2026 Latest Exam Prep Guide
with 500 Questions and Correct Answers
A 55-year-old male has been injured in an MVA in which he and his car absorbed
a great deal of force. The patient complains of right flank pain and a possible
fracture to his right wrist. You should immobilize this patient because: -
ANSWER-It is indicated by the mechanism of injury
What is true regarding manual support of the head of a patient with a possible
cervical spine injury? - ANSWER-Manual support must be maintained until the
patient is secured to a backboard with a collar.
In some rescue situations such as automobile accidents where limited space does
not allow for placing the victim on a long spine board, a ____ can be used as an
alternative for spinal immobilization. - ANSWER-Pediatric immobilization device
with three straps
When responding to a vehicle accident where the vehicle is still on the roadway,
the fire apparatus operator should: - ANSWER-Position the fire apparatus between
the scene and oncoming traffic in order to protect rescue personnel.
The first step in making the right decision is to: - ANSWER-Identify the problem
Sizing up an incident involving medium or heavy trucks is done in steps. The first
step is assessment of the: - ANSWER-Scene
Scene assessment does not include: - ANSWER-Detailed vehicle assessment
pg. 1
,One of the key concerns when a truck comes to rest on its roof is: - ANSWER-
Increased chance of fire
You are approaching a scene involving a medium to heavy truck. The truck is on
its side. Before continuing the approach: - ANSWER-Stop and use binoculars to
look for hazardous materials labels or placards
If your community has rail service, it is very important to: - ANSWER-Conduct
thorough pre-incident planning and respond with normal incident expectations
A disadvantage of a ratchet jack is: - ANSWER-failure under heavy loads
The most common size cribbing is: - ANSWER-4" X 4" Cribbing
Medium trucks (Classes 3, 4, 5) have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
between: - ANSWER-5,000 lbs to 15,000 lbs
All of the following should be done to stabilize an upright truck except: -
ANSWER-Removing air from all tires
What are the attachment heads used with the ram unit of a manual hydraulic rescue
tool? - ANSWER-Flat base, serrated cap, vee-head
One method used to achieve an upward pull on a steering column while employing
a come-along is to: - ANSWER-Place a large piece of cribbing between the top of
the dashboard and the pulling chain.
pg. 2
,Which tools can be used to displace a steering wheel? - ANSWER-Come-along,
Hydraulic ram, Spreader
____ of the vehicle gives rescuers better access and more movement inside the
vehicle. - ANSWER-Removing the roof
A vehicle is on its side and the rescuer needs to gain access through the roof. When
using an air chisel to cut the roof, the first step would be to make a ____ near the
top corner on one side of the roof. Next, the rescuer would make a ____ cut,
followed by two ____ cuts. - ANSWER-Hole, horizontal, vertical
The primary disadvantage of a porta-power is the: - ANSWER-Extensive
assembly time
The main body of a come-along is called a drum. The ____ is attached to the drum,
which makes the effective pull of a come-along ____ the length of the chain/cable.
- ANSWER-Chain/Cable, Equal to
What is the best fire suppression agent if a fire involves the high voltage battery
pack of a hybrid vehicle? - ANSWER-Establishing a water supply and using
copious amounts of water to cool the fire
A vehicle bumper that collides violently during an accident, is compressed upon its
shock absorbing pistons, and is held in this compressed position is a definition of a
____ bumper. - ANSWER-Loaded
NFPA Standard ____ covers rescuer protective clothing and reflective striping
while working at an extrication scene. - ANSWER-1971
pg. 3
, NFPA Standard ____ covers rescuer foot and hand protection while working at an
extrication scene. - ANSWER-1999
Striking tools used at an extrication scene are: - ANSWER-Dangerous and can
cause crushes and laceration injuries, and are safer when the striking surfaces are
smooth and free of chips or burrs.
Removal of injured crew members from a locomotive on its side is best
accomplished through the: - ANSWER-Cab doors and windshield
For a rigid cervical collar to be effective, it should rest on the ____ and provide
firm support under both sides of the ____. - ANSWER-Sternoclavicular Joint,
Maxilla
Mobile and portable radios and telephones that operate on battery power should be
checked on a/an _____ basis. - ANSWER-Daily
To ensure the organized and effective rescue of all patients, rescue efforts should
be coordinated by the: - ANSWER-Incident Commander
Upon arrival on the extrication scene, the rescuer observes an automobile that has
collided with a utility pole, further observation reveals a downed wire which is in
contact with the automobile. What is not a safe plan of action? - ANSWER-Use a
fiberglass pike pole to pull the wire clear of the vehicle
One method of organizing a scene is to: - ANSWER-Establish zones around the
action area
The working load limit of chain is the ____ that the sling has been designed to
raise or pull. - ANSWER-Maximum weight
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