FSVO EXAM STUDY GUIDE: SAMPLE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NFPA\standard\for\Fire\Apparatus\Driver/Operator\Professional\Qualifications\-\
ans✔NFPA\1002
NFPA\standard\for\a\Fire\and\Emergency\Service\Vehicle\Operations\Training\Program\-\
ans✔NFPA\1451
Goals\of\the\FSVO\program\-\ans✔To\provide\classroom\and\competency\course\
training,\test\new\and\existing\emergency\drivers,\and\prevent\crashes,\injuries,\and\
fatalities.
Percentage\of\firefighter\fatalities\occurring\while\responding\to\or\returning\from\
incidents\-\ans✔Approximately\25%
Percentage\of\accidents\related\to\driver\error\-\ans✔Approximately\53%
Supplement\to\service\brakes\using\the\engine's\own\systems\-\ans✔Auxiliary\brakes
System\using\sensors\on\each\wheel\to\control\brake\application\during\sudden\stops\-\
ans✔Antilock\Braking\System\(ABS)
System\assisting\the\driver\by\maintaining\vehicle\orientation\to\prevent\rollover\-\
ans✔Electronic\Stability\Control\(ESC)
Most\important\safety\measure\during\backing\maneuvers\-\ans✔Using\a\spotter
Distance\a\vehicle\travels\after\the\brakes\are\applied\until\it\stops\-\ans✔Braking\distance
Mandated\right\of\way\for\emergency\vehicle\drivers\-\ans✔No,\they\only\request\the\right\
of\way.
Criminal\charges\for\a\driver\if\a\collision\results\in\death\or\serious\injury\-\ans✔Yes
Illinois\Vehicle\Code\providing\exemptions\for\public\officers\and\employees\-\ans✔625\
ILCS\5/11-205
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NFPA\standard\for\Fire\Apparatus\Driver/Operator\Professional\Qualifications\-\
ans✔NFPA\1002
NFPA\standard\for\a\Fire\and\Emergency\Service\Vehicle\Operations\Training\Program\-\
ans✔NFPA\1451
Goals\of\the\FSVO\program\-\ans✔To\provide\classroom\and\competency\course\
training,\test\new\and\existing\emergency\drivers,\and\prevent\crashes,\injuries,\and\
fatalities.
Percentage\of\firefighter\fatalities\occurring\while\responding\to\or\returning\from\
incidents\-\ans✔Approximately\25%
Percentage\of\accidents\related\to\driver\error\-\ans✔Approximately\53%
Supplement\to\service\brakes\using\the\engine's\own\systems\-\ans✔Auxiliary\brakes
System\using\sensors\on\each\wheel\to\control\brake\application\during\sudden\stops\-\
ans✔Antilock\Braking\System\(ABS)
System\assisting\the\driver\by\maintaining\vehicle\orientation\to\prevent\rollover\-\
ans✔Electronic\Stability\Control\(ESC)
Most\important\safety\measure\during\backing\maneuvers\-\ans✔Using\a\spotter
Distance\a\vehicle\travels\after\the\brakes\are\applied\until\it\stops\-\ans✔Braking\distance
Mandated\right\of\way\for\emergency\vehicle\drivers\-\ans✔No,\they\only\request\the\right\
of\way.
Criminal\charges\for\a\driver\if\a\collision\results\in\death\or\serious\injury\-\ans✔Yes
Illinois\Vehicle\Code\providing\exemptions\for\public\officers\and\employees\-\ans✔625\
ILCS\5/11-205
