DMV FIREFIGHTER ENDORSEMENT FINAL
PAPER 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Placards must be: Answer: Placed on all four sides of a vehicle
⩥ Which figure shows the correct way to turn? Answer: Figure B:
slightly opposing traffic
⩥ You should signal continuously while turning because: Answer: You
need both hands on the steering wheel to turn safely
⩥ The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving
at highway speeds is: Answer: 1/4 Mile
⩥ On which type of fire can you use water? Answer: Tires
⩥ The purpose of retarders is to: Answer: Help slow the vehicle while
driving and reduce brake wear.
⩥ Convex mirrors: Answer: Show a wider area than flat mirrors show.
, ⩥ 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?
Answer: A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
⩥ What should you do if you are not sure if you have enough overhead
clearance? Answer: Find another route that will not require driving
under the object.
⩥ Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about __
times the destructive power if it crashes. Answer: Four
⩥ What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? Answer: Both hands
on opposite sides of the wheel.
⩥ Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? Answer:
Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights.
⩥ During a vehicle inspection, checking which of the following will not
prevent a fire? Answer: Battery fluid level.
⩥ Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? Answer: Poisonous
fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth.
PAPER 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Placards must be: Answer: Placed on all four sides of a vehicle
⩥ Which figure shows the correct way to turn? Answer: Figure B:
slightly opposing traffic
⩥ You should signal continuously while turning because: Answer: You
need both hands on the steering wheel to turn safely
⩥ The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving
at highway speeds is: Answer: 1/4 Mile
⩥ On which type of fire can you use water? Answer: Tires
⩥ The purpose of retarders is to: Answer: Help slow the vehicle while
driving and reduce brake wear.
⩥ Convex mirrors: Answer: Show a wider area than flat mirrors show.
, ⩥ 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?
Answer: A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
⩥ What should you do if you are not sure if you have enough overhead
clearance? Answer: Find another route that will not require driving
under the object.
⩥ Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about __
times the destructive power if it crashes. Answer: Four
⩥ What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? Answer: Both hands
on opposite sides of the wheel.
⩥ Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? Answer:
Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights.
⩥ During a vehicle inspection, checking which of the following will not
prevent a fire? Answer: Battery fluid level.
⩥ Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? Answer: Poisonous
fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth.
