ENDORSEMENT TEST WITH

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DMV FIREFIGHTER

ENDORSEMENT TEST WITH

ANSWERS

Question : Stab Braking:

Correct answer: Involves applying the brakes and then

releasing them after the wheels lock up.

Question : Placards must be:

Correct answer: Placed on all four sides of a vehicle

Question : Which figure shows the correct way to turn?

Correct answer: Figure B: slightly opposing traffic

Question : You should signal continuously while turning

because:

Correct answer: You need both hands on the steering

wheel to turn safely

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Question : The distance that you should look ahead of

your vehicle while driving at highway speeds is:

Correct answer: 1/4 Mile

Question : On which type of fire can you use water?

Correct answer: Tires

Question : The purpose of retarders is to:

Correct answer: Help slow the vehicle while driving and

reduce brake wear.

Question : Convex mirrors:

Correct answer: Show a wider area than flat mirrors

show.

Question : You are driving a newer truck with a manual

transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep, downhill grade?

Correct answer: A lower gear than you would use to

climb the hill.

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Question : What should you do if you are not sure if you

have enough overhead clearance?

Correct answer: Find another route that will not require

driving under the object.

Question : Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle

has about __ times the destructive power if it crashes.

Correct answer: Four

Question : What is the proper way to hold a steering

wheel?

Correct answer: Both hands on opposite sides of the

wheel.

Question : Which of these is a good thing to do when

driving at night?

Correct answer: Drive slowly enough to stop within range

of your headlights.

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Question : During a vehicle inspection, checking which of

the following will not prevent a fire?

Correct answer: Battery fluid level.

Question : Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?

Correct answer: Poisonous fumes could enter the cab or

sleeper berth.

Question : In your mirror, you see a car approaching from

the rear. The next time you check the mirror, you don't

see the car. To change lanes, you should:

Correct answer: Wait until you are sure the car isn't in

your blind spot.

Question : You are required to stop at a railroad grade

crossing when:

Correct answer: The cargo makes a stop mandatory under

state or federal regulations.