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A comprehensive guide to police vehicle operations and driving techniques, covering topics such as authorized emergency vehicles, pursuit procedures, pre-shift vehicle inspections, defensive driving, and collision avoidance. It includes numerous true/false questions and multiple-choice exercises with answers, making it a valuable resource for law enforcement training and education.
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Police vehicle and vehicles operated by blood and tissue banks while making emergency deliveries are considered what? Authorized Emergency Vehicle True or False? While operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle, whether routine patrol or emergency response, officers are not obligated to observe Texas traffic laws. False. Officers are still obligated to observe Texas traffic laws. When do exemptions exist when operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle? -Responding to an emergency call or fire alarm -Pursuit of a violator What 3 conditions should be included in an agencies written pursuit policy? -When a pursuit may be initiated/terminated -How emergency equipment should be used -Actual pursuit procedure What are 3 proper steering techniques? -Proper hand position (9-3) -Shuffle -Counter/evasive techniques What 4 Factors may contribute to TRAFFIC collisions? -Over confidence -Self-righteousness -Impatience -Peer pressure What are 3 activities which may contribute VEHICLE collisions?
-Unsafe speed -Left hand turns -Parking What are 4 factors contributing to liability of defendants? -Time of Day -Number of lanes on road -Departmental G.Os -Speed of officer's vehicle What are the developing theories of liability? -Failure to supervise/check driving record -Inadequate training/departmental policy What are the 3 basic objectives of a pre-shift vehicle inspection? -Maintain operational efficiency -Provide a sense of confident in the vehicle -Prevent traffic collisions due to faulty equipment What are 3 Components of a Pre-shift vehicle inspection? -Mechanical check -Interior/Exterior -Required inventory check What is the most neglected thing in a pre-shift inspection? Proper tire inflation What 3 things lead to Proper body positioning within a vehicle? -Seat -Mirror adjustment -Hand/foot placement What are the 3 Components of Defensive driving? -Driver attitude/skill -Vehicle capabilities -Driving conditions Advantages of using safety belts include: -Better vehicle control -Reduce change of injury or death in collision -Disperses impact forces across the body -Reduces chance of a head or face strike to steering wheel -Prevents occupants from colliding or being ejected What 3 Traffic conditions can affect a safe vehicle operation?
kkjkhkjh When driving with lights and sirens officers should drive with the mindset that they have no ________ equipment on emergency Due regard means driving in a manner which does not _______ life or property. endanger Shuffle steering helps to prevent what 3 things?
-Mid/Late Apex turns -Turns sharper than 90 degrees A ____ approach is ideal when approaching turns that are sharper than __ degrees late; 90 What is the 80% rule? The maximum speed or ability an officer should drive in a pursuit When in a pursuit ______ vehicle is responsible for notifying dispatch. second What is the proper hand placement on a steering wheel? 9- Timing of _______ wheel movement is directly proportional to _____ of vehicle. steering; speed What is the most common cause of motor vehicle accidents? Human error What are Basic rules for controlling a skid? -Getting off the accelerator/brakes -Steering through the skid When should the Acceleration of a vehicle begin? As front bumper reaches the apex What describes the energy a vehicle has due to its mass and speed? Kinetic Energy What is generally considered the high side of the inside of a turn? Apex What are the 3 Priorites of EVOC? -Save lives -Reduce injuries -Reduce damage to vehicles/property What 4 Categories are Police Driving divided into? -Routine Patrol -Code 1 -Code 3 -Emergency Pursuit/Officer Assist (15) What is described as the "body clock" that tells our bodies when to sleep, wake, and eat? Circadian Rhythm Humans tend to be ______ in nature dinural
Distractions _____ motorist's vehicles reduce effectiveness of sirens inside High density urban/business structures cause siren sound _______ deflection What are 3 types of skids? Braking; Cornering; Power In a _______ skid, steering control of the vehicle is lost because the wheels are locked. braking What does ABS do? Prevents the brakes from locking up A _________ skid occurs when a driver attempts to negotiate a curve at a speed faster than can be sustained by the tire-road cornering traction limits. cornering Where is the APEX of the turn? High side of the inside of the turn- "Geometric Midpoint" What is the Safest & Fastest way to make a turn in an Emergency? In slow; out fast When and where do you brake? In a straight line before the turn Where do you accelerate? When the front bumper meets the apex What is the rule for a Late and Deep Apex? Use in a close combination turn - a turn where an additional turn is necessary. What are the 4 Apex Approach Rule? -Brake; -Dial; -Coast to the Apex; -Accelerate out when front bumper meets the Apex. At what Degree does the vehicle cross the apex of the turn? 45