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FSVO EXAM all QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: While traveling in the center lane of a multiple-lane highway on an emergency call,
the vehicle in front of you stops. You should: - ANSWER-brake to reduce speed and pass on the
left side of the vehicle.
QUESTION: The vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes with no more than
inches of vacuum being lost. - ANSWER-10
QUESTION: When responding to emergencies, the use of warning devices: - ANSWER-does not
allow the driver to disregard other drivers.
QUESTION: When approaching unguarded railroad crossings, the driver shall: - ANSWER-come
to a complete stop.
QUESTION: Level I staging may be: - ANSWER-used in the initial response to a fire or other
incident involving more than one responding company.
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QUESTION: Many accidents involving apparatus are caused by the operator - ANSWER-
misunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus.
The purpose of using a spotter is to - ANSWER-the driver by observing cross traffic the as the
area in the blind spot
QUESTION: horizontal and vertical openings, the operator must know: To effectively judge the
ability of a vehicle to pass through areas of restricted - ANSWER-vehicle dimensions.
QUESTION: Which driving skill would not require using a spotter? - ANSWER-Diminishing
clearance
QUESTION: The distance a vehicle travels from the point where you begin recognizing the
hazard until the apparatus comes to a complete stop is called the: - ANSWER-total stopping
distance.
QUESTION: The confined space turnaround maneuver allows an operator to turn the apparatus
degrees - ANSWER-180
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QUESTION: Improper tire pressures may cause - ANSWER-poor handling
QUESTION: One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the - ANSWER-walk-
around method.
QUESTION: Before shutdown the apparatus engine temperature should be allowed to stabilize
by idling it for minutes. - ANSWER-3 to 5
QUESTION: Checking for voltage, electrolyte level, and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: -
ANSWER-the battery.
QUESTION: At a working fire, which apparatus has the highest priority for position? - ANSWER-
Aerial apparatus
QUESTION: A fire apparatus should be dried: - ANSWER-with a clean chamois
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QUESTION: You have responded to an emergency on a limited-access highway. Your apparatus
is not being used. You should: - ANSWER-use the apparatus as a barrier between the traffic flow
and the responders on scene.
QUESTION: When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the: - ANSWER-A. empty
weight of the apparatus.
B. length of the apparatus.
C. condition of the brakes.
D. height of the apparatus.
QUESTION: When doing routine maintenance on a battery, which would need to be corrected
by the driver/operator? - ANSWER-Corrosion on the battery terminals
QUESTION: Which is a result of over-throttling? - ANSWER-A. White smoke from the exhaust
B. Overheating of engine coolant
C. Loss of power
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FSVO EXAM all QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: While traveling in the center lane of a multiple-lane highway on an emergency call,
the vehicle in front of you stops. You should: - ANSWER-brake to reduce speed and pass on the
left side of the vehicle.
QUESTION: The vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes with no more than
inches of vacuum being lost. - ANSWER-10
QUESTION: When responding to emergencies, the use of warning devices: - ANSWER-does not
allow the driver to disregard other drivers.
QUESTION: When approaching unguarded railroad crossings, the driver shall: - ANSWER-come
to a complete stop.
QUESTION: Level I staging may be: - ANSWER-used in the initial response to a fire or other
incident involving more than one responding company.
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QUESTION: Many accidents involving apparatus are caused by the operator - ANSWER-
misunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus.
The purpose of using a spotter is to - ANSWER-the driver by observing cross traffic the as the
area in the blind spot
QUESTION: horizontal and vertical openings, the operator must know: To effectively judge the
ability of a vehicle to pass through areas of restricted - ANSWER-vehicle dimensions.
QUESTION: Which driving skill would not require using a spotter? - ANSWER-Diminishing
clearance
QUESTION: The distance a vehicle travels from the point where you begin recognizing the
hazard until the apparatus comes to a complete stop is called the: - ANSWER-total stopping
distance.
QUESTION: The confined space turnaround maneuver allows an operator to turn the apparatus
degrees - ANSWER-180
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QUESTION: Improper tire pressures may cause - ANSWER-poor handling
QUESTION: One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the - ANSWER-walk-
around method.
QUESTION: Before shutdown the apparatus engine temperature should be allowed to stabilize
by idling it for minutes. - ANSWER-3 to 5
QUESTION: Checking for voltage, electrolyte level, and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: -
ANSWER-the battery.
QUESTION: At a working fire, which apparatus has the highest priority for position? - ANSWER-
Aerial apparatus
QUESTION: A fire apparatus should be dried: - ANSWER-with a clean chamois
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QUESTION: You have responded to an emergency on a limited-access highway. Your apparatus
is not being used. You should: - ANSWER-use the apparatus as a barrier between the traffic flow
and the responders on scene.
QUESTION: When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the: - ANSWER-A. empty
weight of the apparatus.
B. length of the apparatus.
C. condition of the brakes.
D. height of the apparatus.
QUESTION: When doing routine maintenance on a battery, which would need to be corrected
by the driver/operator? - ANSWER-Corrosion on the battery terminals
QUESTION: Which is a result of over-throttling? - ANSWER-A. White smoke from the exhaust
B. Overheating of engine coolant
C. Loss of power
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