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I am 18 y/o and very interested in becoming a firefighter since i was like 5.

can someone with experience please tell me the requirements?

also will the fire department which I apply to offer free training or something? please help me understand more.

1 If there is property damage as a result of the collision, and you are unable to locate the owner, you should __________________________.

Continue driving if the damage is hardly noticeable

Write down the vehicle's license plate number and try to contact them later

Wait around until the owner shows up

Leave a note with your name and address

2 Alcohol in excess of ________-proof will absorb more slowly because it irritates the stomach.

30

50

60

40

3 Changing road conditions, traffic signals, pedestrians, changing CDs, and talking with passengers in your vehicle are examples of __________________ that you need to process every time you drive.

Road rage

Driving skills

Continuous information you receive

Unnecessary distractions

4 Controlled intersections use some form of which of the following:

Circular arrows

Flashing signal lights

All of the answers are correct

Signal lights

5 If you are a licensed driver and are under the age of 17, you may not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of ________________ unless you are accompanied by a driver, who is 21 years of age or older who holds a valid driver license, or you are driving to and from work.

7 a.m. and 2 p.m.

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

3 p.m. and 10 p.m.

11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

6 To dry the brakes, drive slowly in __________ and apply light pressure on your brake pedal.

Low gear

Neutral

Reverse

A circle

7 __________________ is the ability to maintain your vehicle within your lane.

Tracking

Weaving

Racing

Passing

8 True or False: In terms of percent, whiskey has more alcohol than wine.

True

False

9 True or False: Your driver license and/or license plates will be suspended for a period of up to three years if you do not have the proper insurance and are involved in a collision where you are at fault and injuries have occurred.

True

False

10 Driving excessively fast or slow, showing off while driving, or driving aggressively might indicate a driver ___________________.

Is a very adequate driver

Is unsure of the surrounding streets

Is just learning to drive

Is taking more risks, not managing risk, after drinking an alcoholic beverage

11 The long-term effects of cocaine are __________ the short-term effects.

Just as dangerous as

Very different compared to

More dangerous than

Less dangerous than

12 True or False: You can be arrested for DUI for driving under the influence of a stimulant.

True

False

13 The effects of any drug depend on __________.

How the drug is consumed

All of the answers are correct

The circumstances under which the drug is taken such as the simultaneous use of alcohol or other drugs, etc.

The amount taken at one time

14 In Florida, if you have a learner's permit, you may only drive during ________________ for the first three months.

School days

The hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

The hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Daylight hours

15 Your vehicle must have a horn which can be heard from a distance of _____ feet.

400

500

200

300

16 What is the difference in meaning between a crash and an accident?

Accidents happen when a driver is not paying close attention to traffic

An accident is something that is unavoidable. Crashes caused by poor driving are avoidable.

Crashes cause vehicle insurance rates to go up. Accident damages don't.

There is no difference. It is just a technical term.

17 True or False: Driving a motor vehicle after taking substances which alter the central nervous system can have side effects which include impaired attention, reaction time, and vision.

True

False

18 Responding to both multiple stimuli and response possibilities have been shown to be affected by blood alcohol concentration of as low as .04. This is called __________.

Called one response to one stimulus

Not a pertinent factor in driving ability and skill

Called simple reaction time

Choice or complex reaction time

19 ________________ is one of the first adverse aspects of use of alcohol.

Feeling loss

Judgment loss

Balance loss

Hearing loss

20 Warning triangles, flares, a vehicle's hazard lights, or emergency vehicles ahead, are all clues that you might be approaching ______________________.

A railroad crossing

A parade ceremony

A collision scene

A funeral procession

21 ____________ occurs if your license was issued because of a mistake or fraud (i.e. giving false information or identification).

Cancellation

Restriction

Suspension

Revocation

22 One way to reduce the build-up of rage while driving is to _________________________.

Drive slower than the posted speed limit

Roll down all of the windows to vent fresh air

Adjust the heater to keep yourself warm

Adjust the air conditioner to keep yourself cool

23 If your vehicle leaves the pavement for any reason, remember to take your foot off the gas pedal, hold the wheel firmly, and_______________.

Steer in a straight line

Shift into a low gear

Pump the brakes

Swerve back into the traffic lane

24 Dealta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is __________ major psychoactive constituent.

LSD's

Speed's

Cocaine's

Marijuana's

25 Which of the following is an example of aggressive driving behavior?

Driving while fatigued

Changing lanes without signaling

Driving too slow

Driving after curfew

26 If you park in tall dry grass on the roadside, watch for:

Broken bottles or nails

Pot holes

The potential for fire

Snakes

27 Individuals eliminate alcohol from their bodies at an approximate rate of__________.

.08 BAL per hour

.05 BAL per hour

.018 BAL per hour

.015 BAL per hour

28 The NHTSA defines aggressive driving as "the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property." Select the best statement that follows:

It is legal and encouraged to honk and protest their behaviors to let them know they have annoyed you

Non-aggressive drivers will pass improperly to be safe and out of the way of aggressive drivers

These drivers feel justified in dominating others and forcing others out of their way

Gestures, shouting, swearing, and name calling are driving habits that encourage safety on the roadways

29 The use of alcohol can cause ____________________.

Abuse, dependence, and addiction

Your visual acuity to increase

Quicker reactions while driving

You to think more clearly with a deeper perception

30 DUI conviction penalties include imprisonment, impounding of your vehicle, __________________, and a felony conviction.

Public humiliation

Seizure of license plate

Community service

Installation of an interlock device

31 ____________ is considered a stimulant drug.

Peyote

An analgesic

Cocaine

MDMA

32 __________ of teen deaths from motor vehicle crashes occurred on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

45%

60%

30%

55%

33 True or False: Florida law requires that you must take the keys out of your vehicle before leaving it.

True

False

34 Alcohol begins to affect your brain________________.

Depending upon what you have eaten that day

With the first drink

After the second or third drink

Only if you are drinking under-aged

35 If you are a driver under 21 with a breath or blood alcohol level of ____ or higher, you will be required to attend a substance abuse course.

0.07

0.03

0.05

0.08

36 True or False: You may drive with parking lights only (in place of headlights).

True

False

37 True or False: Tailgating, or following too closely, is an example of aggressive driving.

True

False

38 You will be issued a Florida ______________ from your insurance company.

Driver license

Insurance I.D. Card

Driver certification

Social Security Card

39 When addictions escalate and the individual loses his or her job or drops out of school, _______________.

Legal matters don't matter

Money will never be an issue

This is a sign of a serious problem

They have more time in their day to do what is really important

40 You have the ability to control your emotions while driving. For instance, ________.

Think about how late you are going to be if you stay with the flow of traffic

Make driving a contest and a competition

Don't take the aggressive actions of other drivers personally

Estimate the trip time more closely the next time and drive faster