Driver-Operator State Test Review Questions and Answer

Driver-Operator State Test Review Questions and Answer The minimum qualifications for driver/operators is set by NFPA 1002, Standard for: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications The corrected vision, with contact lenses or spectacles, required by NFPA 1582 is: 20/40 Apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump and a rated discharge of 750 gpm or greater Fire Department pumper A fire apparatus with a permanently mounted, hydraulically operated elevating device Aerial Apparatus An apparatus that carries a minimum of 1000 gallons Mobile water supply apparatus The angle from the front point of ground contact of the front tire to any projections of the apparatus in front of the front axle is considered the: angle of approach A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1000 or more gallons of water is considered a: tanker/tender The type of pumper which is usually equipped with four wheel drive and typically has a pump with a capacity of less than 500 gpm is known as: minipumper Tandem rear axles, trie-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered for tank capacities greater than: 1,500 gallons Wildland fire or initial attack fire apparatus are: lightweight, highly maneuverable vehicles that can go places inaccessible to larger apparatus The correct method of extinguishing fires from a wildland fire apparatus is to: use short sections of attack hose while walking alongside the apparatus and extinguishing fire along the way A major component of the fire attack pumper is: water When a fire apparatus is designed for pump and role operations, the engine and drive line must be arranged so that it can pump at 20 gpm at 80 psi while the apparatus is moving at a speed of ______ mph or less 2 Which manufacturer was the first introduced the aerial truck? Seagrave Substances that dissolve in water are known as: Aqueous What two chemicals make water hard? Calcium and magnesium How many parts are there to municipal water system? Three Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as: maintenance Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible and audible warning signals is normally considered to be part of _______________ maintenance. daily/weekly. The two tests that must be performed by the manufacturer if the requirements of NFPA 1901 are included in the apparatus bid specifications are the: road and hydrostatic tests Which of the following statements regarding ammeter/voltmeters listed below is correct? An ammeter/voltmeters indicates both the amount of current being drawn from the battery and being supplied to the battery. Checking voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: the battery Proper __________ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. lubrication When performing a capacity test, the desired net pump pressure should be ___________ psi. 150 Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of ____________ maintenance. daily One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the: walk-around method The manufacturers manual will _________ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) number for the engine oil. recommend The oil pressure gauge indicates the: supply of oil being delivered To ____________ means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. repair When performing road tests, the apparatus should be: fully loaded as it would be once in service An ammeter/voltmeter indicates the: A. Top voltage available when the battery is fully charged B. Amount of current flowing into the battery. C. Amount of current being taken from the battery. D. Both B and C are correct D. Both B and C are correct Which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine maint. on a battery? A. Loose tie-downs B. Corrosion around the battery connections C. Coolant levels need filing D. Both A and B are current D. Both A and B are current Batteries produce explosives ___________ gas when being charged. Hydrogen Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full load operation may result in: turbo seizure It is important to maintain ________ of fuel, since you cannot predict how long an apparatus may run during emergency operations. at least three-fourths of a tank. In a road acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to a full stop from 20 mph within: 35 feet During an acceptance test, if a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, an __________ test must be performed. engine overload In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to __________ mph in 25 seconds. 35 mph In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to 35 mph in _________ seconds. 25 seconds Which of the following is a result of over throttling? Additional fuel consumption and loss of power Improper tire pressures may cause: poor handling Two categories the lighting equipment can be divided into are: portable and fixed According to NFPA _______ some fire departments have a designated apparatus maintenance officer who meets the requirements of an emergency vehicle technician. 1071 Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: removal of lubrication from the chassis Which method should be used when washing a newer apparatus? Washing with automotive shampoo and clear water A new fire apparatus should be washed with: automotive shampoo after rinsing with cold water A fire apparatus should be dried: with a clean chamois The walk around method of apparatus inspection involves starting at the: drivers door The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking beneath the vehicle for spots that indicate: leaking vehicle fluids The left side of an apparatus is also known as the: street side. During a left and right rear side inspection, it is important to be sure that dual tires: do not come in contact with each other If the truck is parked and the speedometer is showing anything above 0, it is possible that: the gauge is defective Steering wheel play should usually be no more than approximate __________ degrees in either direction. 10 degrees The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes should build to a sufficient level in order for the vehicle to operate within ________ seconds of starting. 60 seconds Apparatus with air brakes should be equipped with an air pressure protection valve which prevents the operation of air horns when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below __________. 80 psi. During a test of the parking brake, the apparatus should come to a complete stop within about: 20 feet If the oil pressure gauge does not indicate any reasonable amount of oil pressure within __________ of starting the apparatus, the engine must be stopped immediately. 5-10 seconds Once an automatic transmission apparatus is ready to move, depress the __________ and move it to the appropriate gear selection. interlock on the shifter/place transmission in drive It is important to know that the __________ influences automatic shifting on automatic transmission apparatus. pressure placed upon the accelerator When driving an apparatus, remain in the highest gear that allows the apparatus to __________ and still have some power in reserve for acceleration. keep up with traffic The apparatus engine temp should be allowed to stabilize by idling it for _________ minutes before shutdown. 3-5 minutes. A braking system that has a snow and mud switch is known as an: antilock braking system with automatic traction control TO prevent water hammer, it is important to close nozzles hydrants valves and hose clamps: slowly The device that introduces foam concentrate into the water stream to make the foam solution is: foam proportioner To aerate means to mix with: air Which one of the following is not required by NFPA 1901 to be provided by the manufacturer to the fire department upon delivery of a new piece of fire apparatus? Bid package All of the following are documented on apparatus inspection form except: Weather conditions when the inspection was performed ___________ should be checked by mechanic mechanic on a periodic basis? Differential fluid At what pressure will the audible alarm sound on the air brake system? 60 psi On which of the following ports would you inspect the screens for rocks or debris? 2-1/2" intake How often should the primer pump oil reservoir be checked? Daily The vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes during which no more than ________ inches of vacuum should be lost. 10 inches Apparatus maintenance records serve many functions such as: A. Filing warranty claims with the manufacturer B. Documenting recurrent repairs C. Indicating the type of cleaning solution to be used D. Both A and B are correct D. Both A and B are correct Before an apparatus response from the station, the driver/operator should: assure that everyone is seated and belted When driving under winter conditions, the driver/operator should follow at a greater distance because the distance to stop on snow and ice is increased _____________. 3-15 times Before turning corners or approaching curves, the driver/operator should: shift a standard transmission into a lower gear The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver begins to apply the brakes until it comes to a complete stop is known as: braking distance One common cause of fire apparatus skidding is: weight shifts of heavy apparatus Apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at/on: intersections For safe operation and driving of fire apparatus, the driver should: remember that icy, wet downgrades increase braking distance by as much as 15 times. You encounter a school bus with flashing signal lights while responding to a call. You must stop and proceed: only after a proper signal is given by the bus driver or police officer Most driving regulations pertain to environmental conditions that are: dry and clear A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey state, local, or departmental driving regulations is: subject to criminal and civil prosecution Unless specifically exempt, when driving fire apparatus, the fire apparatus driver/operators are generally subject to any/all: statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Safety bars on fire apparatus are designed to: keep a firefighter from falling out of a jump seat You are responding to an emergency on a three lane highway during moderately heavy traffic. You're in the center lane. The vehicle ahead which you are rapidly overtaking stops. There is insufficient space to stop without striking the vehicle. What evasive tactic should be deployed? Brake to reduce speed as you pass on the left side of the stopped vehicle. You have responded to an emergency on a limited access highway. Your apparatus is not being used. Which of the following should be done? Use the apparatus as a barrier between the traffic flow and the responders on scene In adverse weather in an area free of traffic, you can find out how slippery the road is and determine your approximate stopping distance by: carefully applying the brakes The distance a vehicle travels from the point where the driver begins transferring his foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal until the apparatus comes to a complete stop is called the _____________ distance. Total stopping Which of the following hazardous conditions contribute to the adverse effects of weight transfer? A. Abrupt steering B. Driving on slippery roads C. Driving on excessively steep slopes D. Both A and C are correct. D. Both A and C are correct. The weight carried on most fire apparatus can contribute to _________ due to excessive weight transfer. A. Skidding B. Apparatus rollover C. Delay in the driver's break reaction time D. Both A and B are correct D. Both A and B are correct If an apparatus begins to skid, the driver should turn the apparatus steering wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid