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Vehicle Operations 2011

1) Inspection includes a) checking the proper fluid levelsb) electrical wiring, beltsc) hoses, and tires*d) all

2) Some agencies may require officers to handle some vehicle problems themselves, such asa) changing a tire or a bulb b) adding fluidsc) to notify a particular shop that will repair the vehicle*d) all

3) Unlike a personal vehicle, an officer will drive his or her police vehicle in __ conditions. *a) extremeb) poorc) ideald) dry

4) For personal safety, an officer should perform inspections __ of the vehicle. a) every weekb) once a month*c) before and after every used) once a quarter

5) When an officer fails to inspect a vehicle properly, that officer faces potential ___.a) negligent chargesb) reprimand*c) safety hazardsd) danger

6) Failing to complete an inspection may violate __. a) ordinances b) Florida Statutes c) FDLE guidelines*d) agency policy

7) ___ if something happens because of a vehicle problem, especially if inspection and correction could have prevented that problem. a) A police department creates potential for liability *b) An officer creates potential for liabilityc) An officer creates potential complaints d) An officer creates potential criminal charges

8) ___ that may be the result of contact with an object or intentional damage a) a dirty windshieldb) damaged emergency equipment

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*c) scratched paintd) fluid leaks visible

9) ___ that are more obvious signs of contact with another object, perhaps a vehicle a) fluid leaks visibleb) damaged emergency equipmentc) scratched paint*d) dents

10) ___ that can present a hazard to other drivers and may be a traffic violation *a) missing or broken light coversb) damaged emergency equipmentc) scratched paintd) fluid leaks visible

11) damaged emergency equipment such as ___ that could prevent an officer from operating the vehicle in emergency mode a) a sirenb) light barc) other emergency lights*d) all

12) ___ should be aware of malfunctioning equipment before they attempt to use it. a) Managers *b) Officersc) Parking patrollersd) Police Departments

13) ___s that could injure the officer and impair vision a) fluid leaks visibleb) scratched paint*c) broken or cracked glassd) damaged emergency equipment

14) ___ that could impair vision a) damaged emergency equipmentb) fluid leaks visiblec) scratched paint*d) broken or cracked mirrors

15) ____ that could impair observation ability *a) a dirty windshieldb) damaged emergency equipmentc) fluid leaks visibled) scratched paint



16) ___, such as tree limbs and road debris trapped under the vehicle, which could cause serious problems if they strike one of the vehicle’s moving parts a) damaged emergency equipmentb) fluid leaks visiblec) Missing or broken light covers *d) foreign objects

17) ___ on the ground under the vehicle a) foreign object b) scratched paint*c) fluid leaks visibled) broken mirrors

18) Inspection of the vehicle’s exterior also includes ___.a) motorb) doorsc) hook*d) its tires and rims

19) Tires should be checked for uneven wear that may result from ___.a) improper balance or alignmentb) over inflationc) or under inflation*d) all

20) Proper tire inflation ensures tires are inflated at or above the manufacturer’s recommended ___.a) Square Times*b) Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)c) air level d) a unit of pressure

21) The recommended PSI can be found on the ___. *a) doorjambb) tirec) hoodd) trunk

22) ___, the tires will not dissipate fluids. a) Bad tireb) Bad manufacture of tiresc) Wear bars are uneven with tread surface*d) If wear bars are even with the tread surface

23) Officers should also inspect the rims on the vehicle for __.a) dents



b) cracksc) damage to the bead*d) All

24) If the front tire fails, the vehicle may lose traction. The officer may have __.a) difficulty steeringb) feel vibration in the steering wheelc) feel the vehicle pulling in the direction of the affected tire*d) all

25) If the ___, the vehicle may also lose traction and pull in an unpredictable direction. a) right and left rearb) sketch and standc) traffic flow and traffic crash*d) rear tire fails

26) After inspecting a vehicle’s exterior, an officer should not drive it without checking ___. a) inside the patrol vehicle b) emergencies lights *c) under the hoodd) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

27) The fluid levels to be checked include the following: a) engine oil (measured in quarts) b) transmission fluid (measured in pints) c) brake fluid *d) all

28) The fluid levels to be checked include the following: a) power steering fluid b) coolant reservoir c) windshield washer fluid *d) all

29) ___ are essential for the safe operation of the vehicle and should be inspected each day before operating the vehicle. a) Beltsb) Hosesc) Wires*d) All

30) ___ should be checked for fraying, cuts, cracking, and gouges. *a) Beltsb) Hosesc) Wires



d) Battery

31) ___ should be checked for dry rot, cracking, holes, bulges, and leaks. a) Belts*b) Hosesc) Wiresd) Battery

32) ___ should be checked for fraying, corrosion, cracked or missing insulation, and exposure. a) Beltsb) Hoses*c) Wiresd) Battery

33) Due to the communications and emergency equipment installed in a police vehicle, ___.*a) there is a tremendous strain on the battery b) there is a tremendous strain on the tiresc) there is a tremendous strain on the radiod) there is a tremendous strain on the seat belts

34) The battery inspection should include ___.a) terminal connectionsb) water level (if applicable)c) signs of damage to the battery’s exterior*d) all

35) Loose items like ___ travel at the same speed as the vehicle. a) briefcasesb) flashlightsc) coffee cups *d) all

36) An officer should always check ___ for tears or other damage. a) doorsb) windowsc) hook*d) seats

37) Before and after every shift and after every transport, officers must check under the back seat for possible weapons or contraband left in the car by suspects. a) possible hazardous material left in the car by suspects *b) possible weapons or contraband left in the car by suspects.c) possible damages to the seat by suspectsd) possible personal items left the officer

38) ___ should be observed for fraying and binding and to make sure the clasp locks properly.



*a) Seat beltsb) Rearview mirrorc) Hoodd) Doors

39) ___ should be tested to ensure that they operate normally.a) headlightsb) interior lights, turn signalsc) hazard flashers*d) all

40) Officers should also check the ___ to see if it is securely attached or if it is cracked or broken. a) seat belts*b) rearview mirrorc) hoodd) doors

41) ___ to make certain that radio transmissions can be transmitted and received. a) Firearms equipment will be testedb) Sirens equipment will be tested*c) Communications equipment will be testedd) Exterior lights equipment will be tested

42) ___ that manual or electric windows and door locks operate properly. *a) Officers should ensureb) Recruits should ensurec) Emergency personnel should ensured) Police chiefs should ensure

43) The officer should observe ___ and see if they react properly to input. a) windows for visible damageb) emergency lights for visible damagec) motor for visible damage*d) gauges for visible damage

44) The gas and ___ when the vehicle is turned on. a) motor gauges should moveb) battery gauges should not movec) motor gauges should not move*d) battery gauges should move

45) Emergency equipment, ___, must be tested to ensure it works properly. a) hornb) sirenc) light bar



*d) all

46) Inside the trunk should be ___(usually issued by the agency).a) a spare tireb) vehicle jack, tire toolc) assorted equipment for use on duty *d) all

47) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration handbook, Countermeasures, lists the tips to prevent accidents: a) Learn to recognize driving situations that can be hazardous. b) Assume other drivers will make errors. c) Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to maneuver safely if a hazard develops. *d) All

48) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration handbook, Countermeasures, lists the tips to prevent accidents: a) Scan far enough ahead to be able to react safely to approaching situations. b) Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles. c) Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction. *d) All

49) Vision supplies approximately ___ of incoming data to a driver. a) 90–90%b) 75–95%c) 85–95%*d) 90–95%

50) Several components of vision may affect the ability to operate and control a vehicle: a) acuity, depth perceptionb) peripheral visionc) color vision, night vision*d) all

51) sharpness of vision *a) Acuityb) Depth perceptionc) Peripheral visiond) Color vision

52) ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is a) Acuity*b) Depth perceptionc) Peripheral visiond) Color vision



53) ability to see above, below, and to the sides d) Color visione) Night vision*c) Peripheral visiona) Acuity

54) A person who is in a stationary vehicle and who has good peripheral vision can see a) about 80 degrees from side to sideb) about 130 degrees from side to sidec) about 100 degrees from side to side*d) about 180 degrees from side to side

55) ability to distinguish colors *a) Color visionb) Night visionc) Peripheral visiond) Acuity

56) ability to see clearly in darkness a) Color vision*b) Night visionc) Peripheral visiond) Acuity

57) __ are factors that affect visiona) Environmental and physical conditionsb) alertnessc) aging *d) all

58) There are various frequently encountered or predictable road hazards. a) Unanticipated movement of pedestrians crossing streetsb) Bicyclistsc) Motorcyclists*d) all

59) There are various frequently encountered or predictable road hazards. a) Skateboardersb) Roller skatersc) Large and small animals*d) all

60) There are various frequently encountered or predictable road hazards. a) Nocturnal animals (opossums, raccoons, armadillos, deer)b) Improperly parked vehicles



c) Roadway obstructions*d) all

61) Hearing lets officers locate the source of sounds that may indicate ___.a) a problem with a vehicleb) suspicious incidentc) crime*d) all

62) Several factors can make the source of a sound difficult to find, such as a) whether the driver’s windows are open b) whether the driver’s windows are closedc) if there are surrounding buildings*d) all

63) An officer could drive with the driver’s side window down so he or she can hear and see hazardous situations such as a) citizens who need helpb) crimes in progressc) suspicious activity*d) all

64) citizens who need help a) people fightingb) arguingc) screaming for help*d) all

65) crimes in progress a) glass breaking, indicating a possible burglary in progressc) screaming and yelling, gunshots*d) all

66) suspicious activitya) unknown persons loitering or prowlingb) transientsc) suspicious behavior *d) all

67) Driving with the window down also helps alert the officer to other emergency vehicles a) fire trucks, rescue vehiclesb) policec) other emergency vehicles responding to the same scene*d) all

68) Some temporary factors can weaken a driver’s observation skills. These include



a) stress, emotions, b) fatiguec) frequent shift changes*d) all

69) Prescription and over-the-counter drugs and poor driving habits can also have an effect on a) an officer’s observational levelsb) resulting in inattention, loss of controlc) even crashes*d) all

70) Medical conditions such as ___ may also impair observation skills. a) high blood pressure, diabetesb) heart conditionsc) epilepsy *d) all

71) ___ are very important to law enforcement drivers because they affect vehicle operation. a) Asphalt surfacesb) Rocks surfacesc) Concrete surfaces*d) Road surfaces

72) Officers should always ___ on the surface they are approaching.a) watch the roadb) look aheadc) try to anticipate what kind of traction their tires will have *d) all

73) a nonporous supportive surfacea) Asphalt b) Rocks*c) Concrete d) Road

74) (a porous distributive surface),*a) Asphalt b) Rocksc) Concrete d) Road

75) Though they are designed to disperse water, ___ sometimes hydroplane. a) brakesb) rims*c) tiresd) headlights



76) Extreme wind may also affect the performance and ___ of the vehicle.a) speedb) gas mileage*c) handlingd) vexing

77) It is a vehicle that pulls out suddenly, forcing the officer to take evasive action to avoid a collision. a) weather *b) phantom vehiclec) hydroplane d) proactive measures

78) Officers should be especially careful at ___, as they represent the single greatest threat to safe vehicle operation. a) The interstateb) Another vehicle moving in the same direction*c) Intersectionsd) Puddle of water in the road

79) Some frequently occurring crashes include the following: a) side swipes b) right-angle collisions at intersections c) collisions with fixed objects *d) all

80) Some frequently occurring crashes include the following: a) accidents caused by improper backing b) head-on collisions c) rear-end collisions*d) all

81) There are several measures that an officer can take to avoid a crash. a) foot off the accelerator/decrease speedb) use evasive maneuvers, apply the brakesc) steering to a safe location *d) all

82) If an oncoming vehicle forces an officer off the road, the officer can reduce the chances of serious injury by attempting to select what to hit (items listed from least to most dangerous): a) soft objects b) objects moving in the same direction c) a fixed object *d) all



83) bushes, small trees, fences, etc. *a) soft objectsb) objects movingc) a fixed objectd) all

84) in the same direction (including another vehicle)a) soft objects*b) objects movingc) a fixed objectd) all

85) tree, sign, or parked cara) soft objectsb) objects moving*c) a fixed objectd) all

86) If the officer cannot avoid hitting a fixed object or an oncoming vehicle, the officer should hit the object with the ___, glancing off the object or vehicle. a) front side of the vehicle rather than head onb) back side of the vehicle rather than head on*c) side of the vehicle rather than head ond) roof side of the vehicle rather than head on

87) The two-second rule establishes a minimum safe following a) distance for all vehiclesb) provides spacec) time for the driver to react to potential hazards*d) all

88) Under poor road conditions or in inclement weather, officers should use the ___. a) two-second rule*b) four-second rulec) six-second ruled) doesn't matter

89) Events and situations that call for the four-second rule include a) traveling at higher than normal rates of speedb) driving during emergency responsesc) traveling with other responding units*d) all

90) ___ also require the four-second rule.a) Inclement weatherb) fog



c) smoke *d) all

91) Also, ___ all make for situations that call for application of the four-second rule.a) oncoming headlights/streetlightsb) hazards and debrisc) construction areas*d) all

92) It is important to remember that vehicles react to a) driver inputb) road conditionsc) natural forces*d) all

93) A ___ is usually a full-size vehicle with more weight and horsepower than many cars. *a) police vehicle b) truckc) Vand) Bus

94) It is a ___ resting on four, six-inch squares (tire contact). *a) 3,500-pound body b) 4,500-pound bodyc) 5,500-pound bodyd) 6,500-pound body

95) There are ___ types of vehicular motion. a) oneb) two*c) threed) four

96) occurs during acceleration or braking. *a) Pitchb) Rollc) Yawd) Roll over

97) Motion transfers weight from front to rear or from rear to front. *a) Pitchb) Rollc) Yawd) Roll over

98) It occurs when turning and shifts the vehicle’s weight from side to side.



a) Pitch*b) Rollc) Yawd) Roll over

99) It is the end-to-end motion on a horizontal plane. a) Pitchb) Roll*c) Yawd) Roll over

100) Vehicular stability affects the degree of ___ that a vehicle experiences.a) pitchb) rollc) yaw*d) all

101) A ___ is the distance from the center of a circle to the outside of the circle. a) turn or curveb) constant radius c) increasing radius *d) radius

102) A ___ is a portion of a circle. *a) turn or curveb) constant radius c) increasing radius d) radius

103) An ___ is a turn that gets wider during the turn much like a circle getting larger. a) turn or curveb) constant radius *c) increasing radius d) radius

104) A ___ is a turn that gets tighter during the turn much like a circle getting smaller. a) turn or curveb) constant radius c) increasing radius *d) decreasing radius

105) A ___ is a turn that remains the same throughout, getting neither wider nor smaller. a) turn or curve*b) constant radius c) increasing radius d) radius



106) An example of ___ could be a 90-degree turn, such as a turn made at an intersection.a) turn or curve*b) constant radius c) increasing radius d) radius

107) Safely negotiating a tight ___ requires less speed and more steering input. *a) turnb) constant radius c) increasing radius d) radius

108) An ___ is the center point of any curve.a) center techniqueb) early apexing*c) apexd) late apexing

109) The ___ is how the vehicle is steered in relation to a curve’s apex.*a) apexing techniqueb) early apexingc) center apexd) late apexing

110) The vehicle’s position in relation to the curve defines the a) earlyb) centerc) late apexing techniques*d) all

111) The ___ is when the vehicle is steered so it is closest to the inside of the curve before reaching the apex. a) technique*b) early apexing technique c) center apex technique d) late apexing technique

112) This technique increases centrifugal force and can cause loss of control. a) technique*b) early apexing technique c) center apex technique d) late apexing technique

113) The ___ is when the vehicle is steered closest to the middle of the curve. a) technique



b) early apexing technique *c) center apex technique d) late apexing technique

114) The ___ is when the vehicle is steered so it passes closest to the inside of the curve after reaching the apex.a) techniqueb) early apexing technique c) center apex technique *d) late apexing technique

115) This technique decreases centrifugal force, reducing the potential for loss of control. a) techniqueb) early apexing technique c) center apex technique *d) late apexing technique

116) The ___, in most cases, is the best cornering or turning method. a) techniqueb) early apexing technique c) center apex technique *d) late apexing technique

117) It allows the most room for driver error. a) techniqueb) early apexing technique c) center apex technique *d) late apexing technique

118) The two general forces that act upon a vehicle when turning a corner are ___. a) Speed and steering b) Steering and over steerc) Over steer and under steer*d) Centripetal and centrifugal forces

119) ___ is the force that is necessary to keep a vehicle moving in a curved path and is directed inward toward the center of rotation. a) Centrifugal forceb) Over steerc) Under steer*d) Centripetal force

120) ___ is the force that is felt by a vehicle moving in a curved path that acts outwardly away from the center of rotation. *a) Centrifugal forceb) Over steer



c) Under steerd) Centripetal force

121) Steering has a direct relationship on a) vehicle dynamicsb) vehicle handlingc) traction control*d) all

122) ___ describe certain vehicle movements resulting in a loss of traction by the front or rear tires.a) Centripetal forcef) Centrifugal force c) Centripetal and centrifugal*d) Under and over steer

123) Officers should not confuse the word “___” in these terms with the actual movement of the vehicle’s steering wheel. a) speed and steering *b) steeringc) over steerd) under steer

124) ___ is the tendency of a vehicle to turn less sharply than the driver intends. a) Centripetal forcef) Centrifugal force c) Centripetal and centrifugal*d) Under and over steer

125) The cause of under steering may be a combination of a) excessive speedb) lack of traction on the steering tiresc) ad/or improper braking in a turn or curve*d) all

126) A combination of ___ can cause an officer to lose control. a) ten or more of these errorsb) four or more of these errorsc) three or more of these errors*d) two or more of these errors

127) The correction for under steer is ___.a) to remove the foot from the acceleratorb) maintain steering input but do not apply brakesc) and if necessary, steer the car to a safe place and stop*d) All



128) ___ is the tendency of a vehicle to steer into a sharper turn than the driver intends, sometimes with a loss of traction of the rear to the outside. a) Speed and steering b) Steering*c) Over steerd) Under steer

129) ___ generally occurs at higher speeds when the rear tires lose traction and excessive braking occurs in a turn or curve. a) Speed and steering b) Steering*c) Over steerd) Under steer

130) The correction for over steer is to ___, steer the car to a safe place and stop.a) remove the foot from the accelerator and/or brakeb) steer the car where desired (when the front tires have not lost traction)c) refrain from applying the brakes and if necessary *d) all

131) ___ is an occurrence that causes the rear wheels to follow a tighter path in relation to the path the front wheels traveled in a turn.a) Apexb) Under steerc) Over steer*d) Wheel tracking

132) ___ is one of the most important aspects of driving a vehicle. a) Speed and steering *b) Steeringc) Over steerd) Under steer

133) How an officer sits in a vehicle is also important because it enables him or her to correctly __.a) steer, accelerateb) use mirrorsc) use proper seat position, and brake. *d) all

134) Facing the steering wheel, the top center of the wheel is in the *a) 12 o’clock positionb) 11 o’clock positionc) 10 o’clock positiond) 9 o’clock position



135) The bottom center of the wheel represents ___. a) midnight b) 4 o’clockc) daylight *d) 6 o’clock

136) On the right side of the wheel, the 3 o’clock position is centered ___. a) between 6 o’clock and 6 o’clock.*b) between 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock.c) between 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock.d) between 12 AM o’clock and 6 AM o’clock.

137) On the left side of the wheel, ___ between 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. a) 6 o’clock is centered*b) 9 o’clock is centeredc) 12 o’clock is centeredd) 10 o’clock is centered

138) Officers should place their right hand in the ___ position and their left hand in the 9 o’clock position. a) 6 o’clock*b) 3 o’clockc) 8 o’clockd) 9 o’clock

139) Right hand,3 o’clock and left hand 9 o’clock position reduces ___ if the air bag deploys. *a) injuryb) accidentsc) errorsd) accident deaths

140) Driving in reverse does not involve ___. a) medium steering input*b) shuffle steeringc) large steering inputd) serpentine

141) The ___ is the forward motion that causes a vehicle to straighten from a turn when releasing the steering wheel.a) shuffle-steering techniqueb) camber effect*c) caster effectd) emergency steering

142) Using the ___ allows the caster effect to work for officers rather than against them.



*a) shuffle-steering techniqueb) camber effectc) caster effectd) emergency steering

143) The ___ does not apply when driving in reverse. a) shuffle-steering techniqueb) camber effect*c) caster effectd) emergency steering

144) It is looking in the desired direction of travel to avoid an obstacle and steering in that direction. a) Eye-targetb) Caster effectc) Optical driving*d) Optical driving

145) It is also referred to as eye-targeting. a) Eye-targetb) Caster effectc) Optical driving*d) Optical driving

146) An officer must know how to use the threshold braking technique in case the patrol vehicle’s ___. *a) ABS (anti-lock braking system) malfunctions b) ABC (anti-lock braking system) malfunctions c) ABD (anti-lock braking system) malfunctions d) ABE (anti-lock braking system) malfunctions

147) With threshold braking, the driver presses the brake pedal by a) applying light pressureb) gradually increases pressure to slow or stop as quickly as possiblec) without locking the brakes or engaging the ABS system*d) all 148) An ___ happens just before the tires lose traction during braking. The tires lock, causing loss of steering control and a skid. *a) incipient skidb) wreckc) incipient spind) anticipation

149) In an incipient skid, the ___ lock, causing loss of steering control and a skid. a) motor



b) wheel *c) tires d) transmission

150) Some vehicles have an enhancement to the conventional braking system called __.*a) anti-lock braking system (ABS) b) under steerc) over steerd) wheel tracking

151) ___ work alike under normal (gradual) braking pressure. a) ABS and ABS*b) ABS and non-ABSc) ABC and non-ABSd) ABS and non-ASB

152) When an emergency (hard or sudden) stop is required, the ABS and non ABS systems __.a) operate simultaneously b) operate the samec) operate in reverse*d) operate differently

153) An ___ occurs just before the drive tires lose traction during acceleration.a) incipient skidb) wreck*c) incipient spind) anticipation 154) It is important to remember that proper acceleration is best done in a __.a) smoothb) straight line c) using steady pressure*d) all

155) Control of a vehicle depends on ___. a) drivers trainingb) tire wear*c) tractiond) proper steering

156) ___ is the result of the friction a vehicle’s tires create on the road surface. a) Drivers trainingb) Tire wear*c) Tractiond) Proper steering



157) The best traction is ___, which is the tires constantly rotating on the road surface without losing contact.a) friction tractionb) rolling tractionc) serpentine traction*d) rolling friction

158) ___ equals loss of control. a) friction traction*b) loss of tractionc) serpentine tractiond) rolling friction

159) A ___ results when the wheels lock and do not turn while the vehicle is moving. a) apexb) slide*c) skidd) wreck

160) Weight transfer and centrifugal force can also influence a ___. a) apexb) slide*c) skidd) wreck

161) If a driver enters a turn too quickly and brakes improperly to slow down, he or she will lose control and begin to ___. a) apexb) slide*c) skidd) wreck

162) A ___ also results from loss of both rolling friction and traction. a) apex*b) slidec) skidd) wreck

163) In a ___, the wheels still rotate, but they do not control the vehicle’s movement. a) apex*b) slidec) skidd) wreck

164) A power slide happens when a a) driver over-accelerates, and the tires spin



b) the wheels are not lockedc) but the driver has lost traction*d) all

165) A ___ can cause loss of control. a) apex*b) slidec) skidd) wreck

166) ___ too much on a turn or a slick surface causes a power slide. *a) Acceleratingb) Over steeringc) Wheel trackingd) Under steering

167) If the vehicle skids or slides, follow these basic steps to recover and to avoid a secondary skid or slide: a) Remove the foot from the gas pedal to stop accelerating. b) Do not apply the brakes. c) This may lock the wheels and make the skid or slide worse.*d) All

168) The only way to recover is to regain traction. a) Use counter steering when traction is regainedb) Turn the vehicle’s front tires in the direction you want to goc) If you follow these steps correctly, you will also avoid a secondary slide.*d) All

169) ___ and properly at normal driving speeds and making a 90-degree turn to the right or left. a) Turning requires entering an intersection safelyb) Stopping requires entering an intersection safely*c) Cornering requires entering an intersection safelyd) Driving requires entering an intersection safely

170) ___ is an important element of negotiating a turn. a) Decreasing radius b) Under steering c) Over steering*d) Threshold braking

171) ___ with inappropriate speed keeps a vehicle from going in a straight line. *a) Steering input b) Under steering c) Over steeringd) Threshold braking



172) Many crashes occur when drivers are backing up. a) sleepingb) working too much overtime*c) backing upd) at night

173) Driving in reverse requires ___ to produce a larger change in direction. a) medium steering input*b) less steering inputc) large steering inputd) reserve serpentine course

174) The decision to operate a law enforcement vehicle in ___ is one an officer must never take lightly. *a) emergency modeb) criticalc) fastd) backing mode

175) Driving in ___ can place the officer and the public at risk. *a) emergency modeb) criticalc) fastd) backing mode

176) Responding in emergency mode or pursuing a vehicle is one of the most dangerous driving situations because the officer may experience __ effects. *a) psychological and physiologicalb) physiologicalc) emotional d) psychological

177) Officers must revert to their specific ___ relating to emergency mode operation. *a) agency's policyb) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) c) Florida Basic Recruit training Programd) Justice Department Training Program

178) The most common night driving error is to overdrive the distance the vehicle’s headlights project. a) Glareb) Emergency lightsc) Emergency lights *d) Overdriving of vehicle headlights

179) According to F.S., vehicle headlights reveal a person ___ feet away with the high beams and a distance of ___ feet with the low beams. a) 450 & 250b) 450 & 200



*c) 450 & 150d) 450 & 100

180) High speed increases stopping distance and decreases ___. *a) reaction timeb) fine motor skillsc) response timed) all

181) Reaction time remains the same whether driving during the day or night. a) Field of visual cuesb) Emergency lights *c) Reaction distancesd) Loss of visual cues

182) At night, peripheral vision decreases. a) Emergency lights b) Overdriving of vehicle headlights*c) Field of visual cuesd) Emergency lights

183) Less light narrows the field of vision.a) Emergency lights b) Overdriving of vehicle headlights*c) Field of visual cuesd) Emergency lights

184) At night, it is easy to lose many visual cues that are available during the day, which lowers the ability to judge distance and the speed of oncoming traffic. a) Field of visual cuesb) Emergency lights c) Reaction distances*d) Loss of visual cues

185) From an oncoming vehicle or other outside sources can temporarily blind a driver. *a) Glareb) Emergency lightsc) Emergency lights d) Overdriving of vehicle headlights

186) When driving in emergency mode, emergency lights can increase the amount of glare encountered. a) Sirens *b) Emergency lights c) Overdriving of vehicle headlightsd) Field of visual cues

187) The high intensity of the emergency lights easily reflects off objects. a) Reaction distances*b) Emergency lights c) Overdriving of vehicle headlightsd) Field of visual cues



188) Responding to ___ call causes stress, which can lead to many psychological and physiological reactions. a) traumatic event b) dispatch c) routine *d) an emergency

189) ___ effects are the measured changes to normal body functions. a) Psychological*b) Physiologicalc) Mental stressd) Acute stress

190) Identify possible physiological effects on the driver in emergency mode.a) tunnel visionb) selective hearingc) increased heart rate*d) all

191) Identify possible physiological effects on the driver in emergency mode.a) time distortionb) loss of spatial awarenessc) fine motor skills*d) all

192) Officers should also realize that a ___ is not a protective shield. a) badge*b) sirenc) tiresd) vehicle body

193) Officers should remember to always control their vehicles by using a) proper steeringb) brakingc) accelerating techniques*d) all

194) When in pursuit, the goal is to ___. a) practice pain compliance once the flee violator is apprehended*b) apprehend the fleeing violatorc) impound the vehicled) be a team player

195) An officer must never let a ___ driving dictate the officer’s driving. a) teenager abiding by traffic lawsb) communications *c) violator'sd) senior citizen



196) A ___ is the use of vehicles, barricades, cones, or other objects to block traffic flow completely. a) pursuitb) emergency lightsc) cones*d) roadblock

197) According to Brower v. County of Inyo, a roadblock must be positioned so the violator has ___ time to stop. a) a reason*b) sufficientc) no timed) any

198) Using a roadblock poses a a) hazard to the officerb) other motorists, pedestriansc) suspect*d) all

199) Appropriate locations for roadblocks include a) areas that provide a clear view of the roadblock from both sides b) highways, streetsc) or roads*d) all

200) Inappropriate locations for roadblocks include locations a) over the crest of a hill b) locations in, on, c) or around a curve*d) all


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