Thinking of your vehicle as a platform the goal of every officer should be to
keep the platform Right Ans - A) stable
Steering is most efficient when: Right Ans - A) speed remains constant
B)Vehicle was traveling in a straight line
The first step in the five-step vehicle check is to begin by looking at the
vehicles attitude. Which of the following does not belong in the first step of the
process? Right Ans - D)check for windshield wiper repair
Hey Tire that shows where I want both the inside and the outside read
indicates: Right Ans - B) under inflation
When looking under the hood of the car what should be inspected Right
Ans - Belts, oil level, wires, windshield fluid all of the above.
True or false: shuffle steering is called "anticipated steering" because the
driver can anticipate turns corners and distance from obstacles there by
leading to smooth the steering applications Right Ans - True
The four components of driving include all except: Right Ans - Driver
positioning
Accelerating
Steering
Cornering
To gain overall balance of our bodies in vehicle control, our hand should be
placed at that: Right Ans - Three and 9 o'clock positions on the steering
wheel
A locked or sliding tire creates: Right Ans - Increased stopping distance,
lower amount of tire road service contact, small "ball bearings" of tire rubber
to scrape off the tire or all of the above are correct
, Cording to federal court cases, all roadblocks are considered Right Ans -
Seizures
If an officer proceeds through a red light. This is defensible behavior
providing: Right Ans - The officer slows down as necessary for safe
operation.
When crossing an intersection ________ is the most important maneuver for
safe vehicle operation: Right Ans - Slowing down
Siren sound travels in a ________ shaped pattern Right Ans - Cone
Approaching an intersection in the middle of a congested city, officer should
maximize the effectiveness of the siren. The approach should be taken is to:
Right Ans - Alternate a high frequency tone with a lower frequency tone
The majority of collision involving please cars Right Ans - Happen at
intersections
At what point in a turn should a driver begin to accelerate? Right Ans - As a
vehicle passes through the transition zone
Immature driver uses __________ experience and skills to avoid dangerous
situations and the attitude the driver takes to the wheel is critical to the
judgment process Right Ans - Prior
When pursuing a suspect through the congested part of town what must be
taken into consideration Right Ans - Prioritizing the violator, agency policy,
safety of others
In the event of airbag deployment, drivers hands are placed according to
shuffle steering guidelines, which part of the body is most likely to take the
blunt of the force from the airbag Right Ans - Face
___________light can be seen in all lighting conditions Right Ans - White
When a driver let off the gas or applies the brakes, weight moves to the
_________of the vehicle. Right Ans - Front
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