LEO Vehicle Operations: Questions With Answers (A+)
During a vehicle inspection you will check Right Ans - proper fluid levels,
hoses, electrical wiring, belts, and tires
When you fail to inspect a vehicle properly Right Ans - you may miss
potential safety hazards
Tires should be checked for uneven wear that may result from Right Ans -
improper balance and alignment, over inflation, or under inflation
Tire inflation is measured by Right Ans - PSI
PSI Right Ans - pounds per square inch
Proper PSI ensures tires are Right Ans - inflated at or above the
manufacturers recommended level
Recommended PSI can be found on the Right Ans - doorjamb
If the front tire fails you may Right Ans - lose traction
Signs of blown front tire Right Ans - difficulty steering, feel vibration in
steering wheel, feel vehicle pulling in direction of affected tire
If the rear tire fails Right Ans - The vehicle may also lose traction and pull
in an unpredictable direction.
Fluid levels to check Right Ans - engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid,
power steering fluid, coolant reservoir, windshield washer fluid
Are essential for safe operation of vehicle and should be inspected each day
Right Ans - hoses, wires, and belts
Belts should be checked for Right Ans - fraying, cuts, cracking, and gouges
Check hoses for Right Ans - Dry rot, cracks, holes, bulges, and leaks
, Check wires for Right Ans - fraying, corrosion, cracked or missing
insulation, and exposure
Battery inspection should include Right Ans - terminal connections, water
level, and signs of damage to batteries exterior
The communications and emergency equipment installed in a law
enforcement vehicle puts tremendous strain on ______ Right Ans - Battery
What should be inside trunk/rear cargo area Right Ans - spare tire, vehicle
jack, tire tool, and assorted equipment for use on duty
Long and protruding equipment must be stored across the _____ of the trunk
Right Ans - width
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration handbook Countermeasures
That Work list what tips to follow to prevent accidents Right Ans -
Recognize driving situations that can be hazardous
Assume other drivers will make errors
Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to maneuver safely if
a hazard develops
Scan far enough ahead to be able to react safely to approaching situations
Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles
Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction
You must use ______ of the senses to detect and verify a potential hazard or
problem Right Ans - Most
If you determine that a safety hazard exists: Right Ans - pull the vehicle off
the road to a safe location and notify dispatch
Vision supplies about _____ to _____ of incoming data to a driver and helps with
detecting and avoiding hazards Right Ans - 90 to 95%
Acuity Right Ans - sharpness of vision
Depth perception Right Ans - ability to judge distance and perceive space
to determine how far away an object is
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