ILETSB CERTIFICATION EXAM
FINAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is an emergency? - ANSWERS-True emergency occurs when
there is a high probability of death or serious injury to an individual
and/or significant property loss, AND action by an emergency vehicle
operator may reduce the seriousness of that situation.
Due Regard - 625 ILCS 5/11-205(e - ANSWERS-Drive with DUE
REGARD for the safety of all persons
Would a REASONABLE and careful person, performing similar duties
under the same circumstances, act in the same manner?
Even if you are running "Code 3" in one of the two situations you are
allowed, you must drive with DUE REGARD for the safety of others on
the streets.
Public Officers and Employees to Obey Act - Exceptions - 625 ILCS
5/11-205(c)
The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: - ANSWERS-
PARK YOUR VEHICLE IN THE ROADWAY IN ANY
EMERGENCY SITUATION
IGNORE TRAFFIC SIGNALS, BUT ONLY AFTER SLOWING
DOWN - if you are going so fast that you cannot safely avoid a
collision, you may be liable
Exceed the speed limits SO LONG AS YOU DON'T ENDANGER
LIFE OR PROPERTY
Disregard the direction of travel on a roadway or a specified direction to
turn
Escorts - ANSWERS-From ILETSB: Never escort more than one
vehicle. Position one marked squad car in front of the escorted vehicle
and one behind the escorted vehicle (EMERGENCIES)
General Terms Vehicle Stuff - ANSWERS-STREET PARALLELING:
,Driving a police vehicle on a street parallel to a street on which a pursuit
is occurring. Paralleling involves monitoring radio traffic and
geographical positioning but not pursuit.
CARAVANNING: The practice of more than two cars pursuing a
vehicle.
What must other drivers do when you are making use of your audible
and visual signals? (625 ILCS 5/11-907) - ANSWERS-the driver of
every other vehicle shall yield the right of way...
and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as
possible to the RIGHT HAND EDGE or curb of the highway (for safe
passage and until the emergency vehicle has passed)
If they are the violator:
they are to stop! If they don't, they are committing a crime.
Five Phases of a High Speed Pursuit - ANSWERS-Phase 1: RELAXED
STAGE
Phase 2: ALERT STAGE
Phase 3: CONTROLLED STAGE
Phase 4: ANXIETY STAGE
Phase 5: UNCONTROLLED STAGE
Priorities & Primary Strategy of most pursuits: - ANSWERS-Safety of
other citizens is your FIRST priority
Your safety is your SECOND priority
The safety of the occupants of the suspect vehicle is your THIRD
priority
Apprehending the suspect is your FOURTH priority
Elder Abuse and Neglect Act (320 ILCS ACT 20/1)
Protected person - ANSWERS-Age - 60 years or older (or 18-59 with a
disability)
Priority of Life - ANSWERS-VICTIMS IN KILL ZONE/HOSTAGES
INNOCENT CIVILIAN BYSTANDERS
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
SUSPECT
, ORIGINAL TITLE - ANSWERS-The first title issues to any owner,
regardless of how many times the vehicle is purchased - when the new
owner applies for registration for the first time
3 Types of Titles - ANSWERS-ORIGINAL TITLE
DUPLICATE
CORRECTED
iletsb bh - ANSWERS-
- ANSWERS-
4 Pillars of Procedural Justice - ANSWERS-(FITV) Fairness,
Impartiality, Transparency, Voice
Ch 720 ILCS - ANSWERS-720 ILCS includes not only the Criminal
Offenses, but other laws that we will use in performance of our duties,
such as:
720 ILCS 550 - CANNABIS CONTROL ACT
OTHER DRUG ACTS
It DOES NOT contain municipal code or ordinance violations
FORCIBLE FELONY (5/2-8) - ANSWERS-means treason, first degree
murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a
child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault,
robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson,
aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery resulting in great
bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement and any other
felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence
against any individual
Forcible Felonies - ANSWERS-(MACK P BART)
M - murder
A - assault
C - criminal sexual assault
FINAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is an emergency? - ANSWERS-True emergency occurs when
there is a high probability of death or serious injury to an individual
and/or significant property loss, AND action by an emergency vehicle
operator may reduce the seriousness of that situation.
Due Regard - 625 ILCS 5/11-205(e - ANSWERS-Drive with DUE
REGARD for the safety of all persons
Would a REASONABLE and careful person, performing similar duties
under the same circumstances, act in the same manner?
Even if you are running "Code 3" in one of the two situations you are
allowed, you must drive with DUE REGARD for the safety of others on
the streets.
Public Officers and Employees to Obey Act - Exceptions - 625 ILCS
5/11-205(c)
The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: - ANSWERS-
PARK YOUR VEHICLE IN THE ROADWAY IN ANY
EMERGENCY SITUATION
IGNORE TRAFFIC SIGNALS, BUT ONLY AFTER SLOWING
DOWN - if you are going so fast that you cannot safely avoid a
collision, you may be liable
Exceed the speed limits SO LONG AS YOU DON'T ENDANGER
LIFE OR PROPERTY
Disregard the direction of travel on a roadway or a specified direction to
turn
Escorts - ANSWERS-From ILETSB: Never escort more than one
vehicle. Position one marked squad car in front of the escorted vehicle
and one behind the escorted vehicle (EMERGENCIES)
General Terms Vehicle Stuff - ANSWERS-STREET PARALLELING:
,Driving a police vehicle on a street parallel to a street on which a pursuit
is occurring. Paralleling involves monitoring radio traffic and
geographical positioning but not pursuit.
CARAVANNING: The practice of more than two cars pursuing a
vehicle.
What must other drivers do when you are making use of your audible
and visual signals? (625 ILCS 5/11-907) - ANSWERS-the driver of
every other vehicle shall yield the right of way...
and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as
possible to the RIGHT HAND EDGE or curb of the highway (for safe
passage and until the emergency vehicle has passed)
If they are the violator:
they are to stop! If they don't, they are committing a crime.
Five Phases of a High Speed Pursuit - ANSWERS-Phase 1: RELAXED
STAGE
Phase 2: ALERT STAGE
Phase 3: CONTROLLED STAGE
Phase 4: ANXIETY STAGE
Phase 5: UNCONTROLLED STAGE
Priorities & Primary Strategy of most pursuits: - ANSWERS-Safety of
other citizens is your FIRST priority
Your safety is your SECOND priority
The safety of the occupants of the suspect vehicle is your THIRD
priority
Apprehending the suspect is your FOURTH priority
Elder Abuse and Neglect Act (320 ILCS ACT 20/1)
Protected person - ANSWERS-Age - 60 years or older (or 18-59 with a
disability)
Priority of Life - ANSWERS-VICTIMS IN KILL ZONE/HOSTAGES
INNOCENT CIVILIAN BYSTANDERS
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
SUSPECT
, ORIGINAL TITLE - ANSWERS-The first title issues to any owner,
regardless of how many times the vehicle is purchased - when the new
owner applies for registration for the first time
3 Types of Titles - ANSWERS-ORIGINAL TITLE
DUPLICATE
CORRECTED
iletsb bh - ANSWERS-
- ANSWERS-
4 Pillars of Procedural Justice - ANSWERS-(FITV) Fairness,
Impartiality, Transparency, Voice
Ch 720 ILCS - ANSWERS-720 ILCS includes not only the Criminal
Offenses, but other laws that we will use in performance of our duties,
such as:
720 ILCS 550 - CANNABIS CONTROL ACT
OTHER DRUG ACTS
It DOES NOT contain municipal code or ordinance violations
FORCIBLE FELONY (5/2-8) - ANSWERS-means treason, first degree
murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a
child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault,
robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson,
aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery resulting in great
bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement and any other
felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence
against any individual
Forcible Felonies - ANSWERS-(MACK P BART)
M - murder
A - assault
C - criminal sexual assault
