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1. A peace officer is exempted from using red lights and siren in responding to an emergency call if he has probable cause to believe that knowledge of his presence will cause…
A. The suspect to destroy or lose evidence of a suspect in a crime
B. The suspect to cease a suspected continuing crime before the officer has acquired sufficient evidence to arrest
C. The suspects to evade apprehension or identification of the suspect or his vehicle
D. All of the above |
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| C. The suspect to evade apprehension or identification of the suspect or his vehicle |
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2. A piece officer operating an authorized emergency vehicle responding to an emergency call may be held liable for any deaths injuries or property damages which occur from that response if…
A. He failed to drive with due regard for the safety of others
B. He was negligent or committed a wrongful act
C. Went on duty in an emergency vehicle responding to an actual emergency he cannot be held liable
D. A or B |
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3. Which of these is true about the effectiveness of a police siren
A. As speed of the vehicle increases the effectiveness of the siren increases
B. Sirens are most effective in heavy traffic
C. Directions inside the officers vehicle reduce effectiveness of the siren
D. As speed of the vehicle increases the effectiveness of the siren decreases |
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| D. As speed of the vehicle increases the effectiveness of the siren decreases |
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4. Which of these is true of the effectiveness of emergency lights and sirens
A. Headlights reduce visibility of emergency lights
B. Surrounding environmental conditions reduce effectiveness of emergency lights
C. High density urban/business structures cause siren sound deflection
D. All of the above are true |
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| D. All of the above are true |
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5. Which of these is not an objective of pre-shift vehicle safety inspection
A. Prevent traffic collisions due to faulty equipment
B. Maintain operational efficiency of the vehicle
C. Perform the required inventory of the vehicle
D. Provide a sense of confidence in the vehicle |
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| C. Perform the required inventory of the vehicle |
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6. Which of these is not a component of a pre-shift vehicle inspection
A. Mechanical check
B. Interior check/exterior check
C. Required inventory
D. They are all components |
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| D. They are all components |
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7. Which of these is not a component of Defensive Driving
A. Unsafe speed for conditions
B. Driver attitude
C. Driver skill
D. Driving conditions |
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| A. Unsafe speed for conditions |
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8. Which of these is not a driving movement or activity that frequently contributes to law enforcement collisions
A. Unsafe speed for conditions
B. Right-of-way violations
C. Right-hand turns
D. Parking |
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9. Which of these is not an advantage of wearing a safety belt
A. Reduced chance of injury or death in a collision
B. Better vehicle control
C. Improves visual efficiency
D. Compliance with applicable statutes and or policy |
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| C. Improves visual efficiency |
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10. A body at rest will remain at rest and a body in motion will remain in motion in a straight line and at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force. This is newtons law of…
A. Acceleration
B. Inertia
C. Reaction
D. Energy |
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11. For every action force there is an equal and opposite reaction force. Newtons law of…
A. Inertia
B. Reaction
C. Acceleration
D. Opposition |
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12. ___________ Energy is energy stored in an object due to its mass and motion
A. Kinetic
B. Potential
C. Synthetic
D. Static |
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13. The proper hand position and steering is…
A. Right hand at 9 o'clock and left hand at 3 o'clock
B. Left hand at 12 o'clock and right hand at 6 o'clock
C. Left hand at 9 o'clock and right hand at 3 o'clock
D. Left hand at 10 o'clock and right hand at 2 o'clock |
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| C. Left hand at 9 o'clock and right hand at 3 o'clock |
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14. For the average sober healthy person the perception/reaction time is about ________ seconds
A. 2
B. 5
C. 1.6
D. 1 |
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15. The most common type of skid is…
A. All wheel braking skid
B. Power skid
C. Front wheel braking skid
D. Rear will braking skid |
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| A. All wheel braking skid |
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16. ___________ results from accelerating to rapidly for road conditions
A. Spin-out
B. Rear wheel braking skid
C. Power skid
D. Front wheel braking skid |
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17. ____________ is caused by accelerating too rapidly while trying to turn a corner
A. Fishtailing
B. Spin-out
C. Hydroplaning
D. Front wheel braking skid |
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18. ____________ occurs when you drive too fast on wet roads
A. Hydroplaning
B. Spin-out
C. Power skid
D. All wheel braking skid |
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19. _____________ is turning the vehicle around 180° without stopping
A. Bootleg turn
B. U turn
C. J turn
D. Three point turn left |
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20. The loss of traction between the tires and the surface of the roadway defines
A. Spin-out
B. Scuff
C. Skid
D. Hydroplaning |
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21. Why is Gomez so much faster than everyone else....
A. His strong legs
B. His hardcore stamina
C. His killer vape skills
D. All of the above are correct |
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| D. All of the above are correct |
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