, EVOC MPTC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Police car crashes are the most common cause of death for officers. - ANSWER 2nd
Kinetic Energy - ANSWER Energy an objext possesses by being in motion.
Momentum - ANSWER 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. -
ANSWER Vehicle Inspections
When inspecting the exterior of the MV you want to look for what? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER At least 2/32
If the patrol car is equipped with ABS, the dash light will appear for when starting the
engine. - ANSWER 1-3 Seconds
When inspecting the interior of the patrol vehicle you look for what? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Secure
all items
Longitudinal weight transfers occurs when vehicles are ? - ANSWER Accelerating or Braking
Lateral weight transfer occurs when vehicles are ? - ANSWER Side to side, when vehicle
turns
After you transport a person/prisoner in your Patrol Vehicle you immediately do what after? -
ANSWER Search passenger area
Human error is responsible for of all vehicle crashes. - ANSWER 90%
Competence bias - ANSWER People over-estimate or do not recognize skill deficiencies.
Self-righteousness - ANSWER Drivers who believe they are above the law
Less than Hours of sleep your more likely to crash - ANSWER 5
Don't use what, on either pedal to accelerate or brake - ANSWER Left foot