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Police car crashes are the ____ most common cause of death for officers. - 2nd Kinetic Energy - Energy an objext possesses by being in motion. Momentum - Is the combined mass + velocity of an object. An object in motion tends to remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force. Frequent ______ can help reduce the chances of mechanical or performance failures. - Vehicle Inspections When inspecting the exterior of the MV you want to look for what? - Fluids, leaks & damage. Remove Dirt/snow or other visual obstructions. Confirm all lights work. What is the minimum tire depth you can have that is safe. - At least 2/32 If the patrol car is equipped with ABS, the dash light will appear for _______ when starting the engine. - 1-3 Seconds When inspecting the interior of the patrol vehicle you look for what? - Steering wheel, door locks, mirror and seat controls, window controls, windshield wipers, parking & brake. You should do what with items in the rear or trunk of your patrol vehicle - Secure all items Longitudinal weight transfers occurs when vehicles are ? - Accelerating or Braking Lateral weight transfer occurs when vehicles are ? - Side to side, when vehicle turnsAfter you transport a person/prisoner in your Patrol Vehicle you immediately do what after? - Search passenger area Human error is responsible for ____ of all vehicle crashes. - 90%