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1. What does the taller height of an It raises the center of gravity, increasing the risk of
emergency vehicle do to its center rollover during turns.
of gravity?
2. What is the definition of Gross Vehi- The maximum operating weight specified by the man-
cle Weight Rating (GVWR)? ufacturer including all cargo and passengers.
3. How should weight be distributed Approximately one-third over the front axle and
between the front and rear axles of two-thirds over the rear axle.
an apparatus?
4. What does the term 'curb weight' The weight of the vehicle with standard equipment but
refer to for fire apparatus? without passengers or cargo.
5. How does the length of a vehicle A longer vehicle will have a wider turning radius.
generally affect its turning radius?
6. What is the angle of approach? The smallest angle between the road and a line from
front tire to bumper.
7. What is the angle of departure? The smallest angle between the road and a line from
rear tire to bumper.
8. Why must an operator know the To safely navigate through diminished clearance en-
overall width of their vehicle? vironments and narrow lanes.
9. What is the typical width range of Lanes vary from 9 to 12 feet wide.
public roadway lanes?
10. Why is knowing GVWR vital when To avoid weight-restricted bridges, overpasses, and
planning a response route? roadways.
11. What is the primary concern for an Ensuring the proper type of fuel (gasoline or diesel)
operator regarding vehicle fuel? is used.
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12. What is the function of the radiator To contain the fluid that keeps the engine block from
in the cooling system? overheating.
13. How are the two 12-volt batteries in They are wired in parallel.
a standard starting circuit wired?
14. Why should you never turn off the It will cause damage to the alternator and the electrical
battery switch while the engine is system.
running?
15. Why should you only charge one Charging both simultaneously can cause overcharg-
battery at a time on the selector ing and destroy a battery.
switch?
16. What dangerous substance is con- They contain corrosive acid.
tained within vehicle batteries?
17. When can power steering fluid be It can be checked when the engine is either hot or
checked? cold.
18. What component is absent in vehi- The brake master cylinder.
cles equipped with air brakes?
19. What are fan and accessory belts To turn the radiator cooling fan and recharge batteries
used for? via the alternator.
20. What physical force does a braking Friction.
system convert into heat to stop a
vehicle?
21. How do drum brakes slow down a Brake shoes and linings are pushed against the inside
vehicle? of the drum.
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1. What does the taller height of an It raises the center of gravity, increasing the risk of
emergency vehicle do to its center rollover during turns.
of gravity?
2. What is the definition of Gross Vehi- The maximum operating weight specified by the man-
cle Weight Rating (GVWR)? ufacturer including all cargo and passengers.
3. How should weight be distributed Approximately one-third over the front axle and
between the front and rear axles of two-thirds over the rear axle.
an apparatus?
4. What does the term 'curb weight' The weight of the vehicle with standard equipment but
refer to for fire apparatus? without passengers or cargo.
5. How does the length of a vehicle A longer vehicle will have a wider turning radius.
generally affect its turning radius?
6. What is the angle of approach? The smallest angle between the road and a line from
front tire to bumper.
7. What is the angle of departure? The smallest angle between the road and a line from
rear tire to bumper.
8. Why must an operator know the To safely navigate through diminished clearance en-
overall width of their vehicle? vironments and narrow lanes.
9. What is the typical width range of Lanes vary from 9 to 12 feet wide.
public roadway lanes?
10. Why is knowing GVWR vital when To avoid weight-restricted bridges, overpasses, and
planning a response route? roadways.
11. What is the primary concern for an Ensuring the proper type of fuel (gasoline or diesel)
operator regarding vehicle fuel? is used.
, MCFRS Engine Driver Training Modules
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_jro72r
12. What is the function of the radiator To contain the fluid that keeps the engine block from
in the cooling system? overheating.
13. How are the two 12-volt batteries in They are wired in parallel.
a standard starting circuit wired?
14. Why should you never turn off the It will cause damage to the alternator and the electrical
battery switch while the engine is system.
running?
15. Why should you only charge one Charging both simultaneously can cause overcharg-
battery at a time on the selector ing and destroy a battery.
switch?
16. What dangerous substance is con- They contain corrosive acid.
tained within vehicle batteries?
17. When can power steering fluid be It can be checked when the engine is either hot or
checked? cold.
18. What component is absent in vehi- The brake master cylinder.
cles equipped with air brakes?
19. What are fan and accessory belts To turn the radiator cooling fan and recharge batteries
used for? via the alternator.
20. What physical force does a braking Friction.
system convert into heat to stop a
vehicle?
21. How do drum brakes slow down a Brake shoes and linings are pushed against the inside
vehicle? of the drum.
