Chap 3 Quiz Flashcards
In the United States, basic requirements for licensing a driver are established by the:
Department of Transportation.
When driving fire department apparatus, driver/operators are:
subject to all traffic regulations under nonemergency conditions.
The most common place for a vehicle collision to occur is:
at an intersection.
Which statement about mechanical failure during travel is MOST accurate?
It may be an immediate occurrence and give no warning.
It may be an immediate occurrence and give no warning.
wearing their seat belts.
Which statement about a diesel particulate filter (DPF) is MOST accurate?
A DPF collects particulates from the exhaust stream and burns them more completely.
What is MOST likely a concern for weight transfer when driving an apparatus?
Water tanks improperly baffled and partially filled with liquid
What can make steering axle weight too light to steer safely?
Under-loaded front axles
When determining a route to take, driver/operators should plot routes that avoid
low overpasses.
Which area is likely to become slippery MORE easily?
Bridges (cause of the moister under the bridge)
When in an acceleration skid, the driver/operator should:
not apply brakes, ease off accelerator, and straighten out front wheels as vehicle begins to respond.
Which is a hand signal for stopping?
Cross both forearms into a large X
Tiller operators must be particularly aware of:
the distance of the trailer from the base of the building.
Which statement about road tests is MOST accurate?
Local jurisdictions may develop a road test route that will traverse any conditions particular to the area.
Which statement about operating on top of apparatus is MOST accurate?
Always kneel or crawl when working on top of apparatus.
