Missouri POST Test Exam
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Key Solutions
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Question 1
Statewide Traffic Accident Records System (STARS)
Correct Answer
A system where all ATV accidents must be reported if they result in injury, death, or property damage of five hundred
dollars or more.
Question 2
Preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident
Correct Answer
Triangulation - the process of determining the location of a point by measuring angles from known points rather than
measuring distances directly.
Question 3
Types of fingerprints
Correct Answer
There are three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops, and Whorls.
Question 4
Who should advise juveniles of their rights
Correct Answer
Juvenile Officer.
Question 5
Who can transport juveniles
Correct Answer
Officers can transport juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when necessary.
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, Question 6
What to write in a block not used in a STARRS report
Correct Answer
If the question asked does not apply, mark the 'NA' box or enter 'NA' (Not Applicable) in the section. If unknown, enter
'Unknown'.
Question 7
Date/time format in a STARS report
Correct Answer
Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) for recording time.
Question 8
Who to be cautious with during a traffic stop
Correct Answer
Everyone - maintain situational awareness of the driver, passengers, traffic, and hidden compartments.
Question 9
Two firing stances for the pistol
Correct Answer
The Isosceles and the Weaver.
Question 10
Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN
Correct Answer
Yes.
Question 11
Location of the VIN on a vehicle
Correct Answer
Normally located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Question 12
Types of driving in a law enforcement vehicle
Correct Answer
Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit.
Question 13
Traffic laws in non-emergency status
Correct Answer
Vehicles shall comply with all traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all other vehicles.
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(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
35+
Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Statewide Traffic Accident Records System (STARS)
Correct Answer
A system where all ATV accidents must be reported if they result in injury, death, or property damage of five hundred
dollars or more.
Question 2
Preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident
Correct Answer
Triangulation - the process of determining the location of a point by measuring angles from known points rather than
measuring distances directly.
Question 3
Types of fingerprints
Correct Answer
There are three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops, and Whorls.
Question 4
Who should advise juveniles of their rights
Correct Answer
Juvenile Officer.
Question 5
Who can transport juveniles
Correct Answer
Officers can transport juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when necessary.
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, Question 6
What to write in a block not used in a STARRS report
Correct Answer
If the question asked does not apply, mark the 'NA' box or enter 'NA' (Not Applicable) in the section. If unknown, enter
'Unknown'.
Question 7
Date/time format in a STARS report
Correct Answer
Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) for recording time.
Question 8
Who to be cautious with during a traffic stop
Correct Answer
Everyone - maintain situational awareness of the driver, passengers, traffic, and hidden compartments.
Question 9
Two firing stances for the pistol
Correct Answer
The Isosceles and the Weaver.
Question 10
Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN
Correct Answer
Yes.
Question 11
Location of the VIN on a vehicle
Correct Answer
Normally located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Question 12
Types of driving in a law enforcement vehicle
Correct Answer
Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit.
Question 13
Traffic laws in non-emergency status
Correct Answer
Vehicles shall comply with all traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all other vehicles.
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