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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.