Firefighter Endorsement Flashcards
Retarders….?
Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction
You are required to stop at a railroad crossing when….?
The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations
A car suddenly “cuts” in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you not take.
Honk and stay close behind the car.
Most serious skids result from
Driving too fast for conditions
Which of these is not true about engine belts in hot weather
Cracking is likely to occur but is not a safety threat
Why will your vehicles speed naturally increase during downgrades?
Gravity
What is counter steering
Turning the steering wheel back once you have passed whatever was in your path.
The purpose of retarders is to
Help slow the vehicle while driving safe reduce break wear
How does vehicle weight affect stopping distance
Empty truck require greater stopping distances because an empty vehicle has less friction
You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you can’t which of these steps can help keep your brakes working?
Gently putting on the brakes while driving through water.
“Perception distance” is the distance your vehicle travels from the time your
Eyes see the hazard to the time your brain knows its a hazard
To avoid a crash you had to drive to the left shoulder. You are now driving 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
If the shoulder is clear stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement.
Backing a comercial vehicle is
Always dangerous
Stab braking
Involves applying the breaks and releasing them after the wheels lock up
When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?
You can check the coolant level of a hot engine
You can see this sign on a vehicle ahead of you. What does the sign mean?
Slow moving vehicle
Which is not a proper use of vehicle lights
Flashing your lights to stop someone tailgating
Which of these statements are true about mirror adjustments
You should adjust your mirrors before you start your trip
You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should?
Take your foot off the accelerator
Whenever you double your speed your vehicle has about _______ times the destructive power if it crashes
Four
Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?
Loose connections could permit poisonous carbon monoxide to leak into your vehicle
Whenever you double your speed, it will take about ____ times as much distance to stop
Four
“Implied consent” means that when you sign the application form you…..
Give your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood
Which of these statements in true about hazardous materials
A diamond shaped hazardous materials placard must be on the vehicle
