Firefighter Endorsement

Question 1

Retarders….?

Answer 1

Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction

Question 2

You are required to stop at a railroad crossing when….?

Answer 2

The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations

Question 3

A car suddenly “cuts” in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you not take.

Answer 3

Honk and stay close behind the car.

Question 4

Most serious skids result from

Answer 4

Driving too fast for conditions

Question 5

Which of these is not true about engine belts in hot weather

Answer 5

Cracking is likely to occur but is not a safety threat

Question 6

Why will your vehicles speed naturally increase during downgrades?

Answer 6

Gravity

Question 7

What is counter steering

Answer 7

Turning the steering wheel back once you have passed whatever was in your path.

Question 8

The purpose of retarders is to

Answer 8

Help slow the vehicle while driving safe reduce break wear

Question 9

How does vehicle weight affect stopping distance

Answer 9

Empty truck require greater stopping distances because an empty vehicle has less friction

Question 10

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?

Answer 10

Gently putting on the brakes while driving through water.

Question 11

“Perception distance” is the distance your vehicle travels from the time your

Answer 11

Eyes see the hazard to the time your brain knows its a hazard

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

If the shoulder is clear stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement.

Question 13

Backing a comercial vehicle is

Answer 13

Always dangerous

Question 14

Stab braking

Answer 14

Involves applying the breaks and releasing them after the wheels lock up

Question 15

When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?

Answer 15

You can check the coolant level of a hot engine

Question 16

You can see this sign on a vehicle ahead of you. What does the sign mean?

Answer 16

Slow moving vehicle

Question 17

Which is not a proper use of vehicle lights

Answer 17

Flashing your lights to stop someone tailgating

Question 18

Which of these statements are true about mirror adjustments

Answer 18

You should adjust your mirrors before you start your trip

Question 19

You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should?

Answer 19

Take your foot off the accelerator

Question 20

Whenever you double your speed your vehicle has about _______ times the destructive power if it crashes

Answer 20

Four

Question 21

Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?

Answer 21

Loose connections could permit poisonous carbon monoxide to leak into your vehicle

Question 22

Whenever you double your speed, it will take about ____ times as much distance to stop

Answer 22

Four

Question 23

“Implied consent” means that when you sign the application form you…..

Answer 23

Give your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood

Question 24

Which of these statements in true about hazardous materials

Answer 24

A diamond shaped hazardous materials placard must be on the vehicle

Question 25

What si the term for a commercial vehicle’s habit of swinging wide on turns?

Answer 25

Offtracking

Question 26

What will help keep an engine cool in hot weather?

Answer 26

Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil

Question 27

If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front wheel skid, it will……

Answer 27

Travel straight ahead even if you turn the steering wheel

Question 28

Which of these may be a sign of tire failure

Answer 28

Wheels fishtailing

Question 29

You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an off ramp that curves down hill. You should…..

Answer 29

Slow down to a safe speed before the curve

Question 30

When the roads are slippery

Answer 30

It will be harder to turn without skidding

Question 31

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel

Answer 31

Both hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel

Question 32

You are driving a vehicle at 60 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?

Answer 32

Half the length of a football field

Question 33

When do strong winds affect driving the most?

Answer 33

When exiting tunnels.