EVOC Study Guide/Test Questions and Answers Graded A 2024

When the rear tires have less traction than the front tires it is known as? - Oversteer You are approaching a corner, explain the process you were taught to successfully enter and exit (i.e.. braking, acceleration, path of travel..) - braking, trail braking, accelerate, tires on white line Violating department policy/procedure and or state law can potentially result in what consequence? - • Administrative Action • Civil Suit • Criminal Charges During what type of law enforcement driving do most collisions occur? - Non-emergency Law enforcement driving is governed by general negligence "TORT" law principles. What is a "TORT"? - A TORT, in common law jurisdictions, is a civil wrong (unfairly caused someone else to suffer loss or harm) What does the acronym P.U.R.S.U.E stand for? - Prepare Understand Respond Stop Utilize Examine Name a United States Supreme Court case that we discussed that dealt with pursuit driving or emergency response. - Scott v. Harris You should drive at ____% of your skill level and ____% of the vehicles capability. - 80 and 80 List five rules pertaining to the steering method you were taught. - 8 and 4, thumbs on the outside, hands mirror each other, start with a push, never cross the 12 or 6 o'clock Under CO state law, the exemptions granted to the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle protects the driver from liability under all circumstances. (T/F?) - False (slide 47) T/F- A law enforcement officer's first priority during any type of driving should be the safety of the public - True What human factors pertain to safe driving? - Awareness, space management, collision avoidance T/F- It is not necessary for a law enforcement officer to adjust his/her driving during adverse weather conditions if they are responding to an emergency with emergency lights and sirens on. - False While inspecting a patrol vehicle prior to the beginning of a shift, an officer discovers a mechanical problem that could affect the safe operation of the vehicle. What should the officer do? - Not drive the vehicle and schedule it for maintenance T/F- During a vehicle pursuit, an officer should do everything the fleeing driver does in order to keep the vehicle in sight? - False Identify the factors involved in the S.I.P.D.E system of driving - Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute What type of driving movement is the cause of most law enforcement vehicle collisions during non-emergency driving? - Backing When the front tires have less traction than the rear tires it is known as? - Understeer The use of safety belts by law enforcement officers is important because? - Maintain control of the vehicle, safety, role model, reduce injuries, reduce ejection. Which of the following is most important when applying the brakes on a vehicle? - Stability, friction? The most effective method to avoid a collision with another vehicle in your path is to? - Look to where you want to go/end up, decelerate and steer smoothly around it Most of the law enforcement vehicle collisions that occur during emergency response driving happen? - In intersections What are reasons for driver training in law enforcement? - Reduce traffic collisions, promote traffic safety, reduce the liability between the driver, community, or agency. T/F- During emergency response driving, you should always expect other drivers to immediately react to your emergency vehicle warning devices? - False Which of the following should be considered when selecting a route during emergency response driving? - a. School Zones b. Residential c. Road construction Which of the following should be considered in determining if a pursuit should be terminated? - While involved in a vehicle pursuit, an officer's most important consideration should be? - Safety of the public The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call, or when in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions stated in this article. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: The above verbiage comes directly from what C.R.S statute number? - 42-4-108 To control a vehicle starting into a rear wheel skid to the left, you should? - Release the accelerator or brake pedal fully, turn into the direction of the skid, re-apply gas or brake to maintain control