APD PHASE 1 KNOWLEDGE TEST UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Traffic Function P&S
Answer:
Ultimate goal: reduce traffic collisions
enforcement based on accident data, enforcement activity records, traffic
volume, and traffic conditions
Enforcement towards violations, not only in proportion to the frequency of
occurrence but also in terms of traffic-related needs
Question:
2. Traffic Officer Deployment
Answer:
Use of the ITRS, includes:
1. Location
2. Time
3. Day
4. Violation Factors
emphasize accident causing violations during high accident hours and at location
of occurence
directed ENF on request, random ENF when approrpiate
maintain high visibility
Question:
3. Enforcement (Traffic)
Answer:
Commensurate with applicable laws taking in account degree and severity of
violation
- most departments do not est. ticket quotas
Methods include:
1. Warnings
2. Citations
3. Physical Arrest
Question:
4. Warnings
Answer:
Non-punitive enforcement actions considered in each situation
substituted for other ENF when circumstances warrant
,Question:
5. Citations
Answer:
Issued when ofc feels appropriate
Essential to explain rights and requirements imposed on issuance, at a minimum:
*1. Explanation of violation or charge
2. Court appearance*
Question:
6. Physical Arrest
Answer:
Made for offenses outlined in Vehicle Code/ Penal Code, including:
1. Vehicular manslaughter
2. Fel/Misd DUI
3. Fel/ Misd hit-and-run
4. Any other misd @ discretion of ofc (reckless driving, etc.)
Question:
7. Suspended/ Revoked DL
Answer:
When an ofc encounters this during traffic:
Issue a citation
If still in possession:
1. seize item, and verbally advise violator of suspension/ revocation and issue
citation
Ofc responsibility:
Verbal notice form and forward item + form to TB
Question:
8. Reflectorized vests
Answer:
To reduce danger of approaching traffic/ provide increased visibility during traffic
- used at discretion
- strongly encouraged when dark or inclement weather
Stored in resealable plastic bag to protect vest and keep in serviceable condition
Use is mandatory when supervising officer directs it
, Question:
9. Who is responsible for distribution and changes to the
ITRS?
Answer:
Traffic Bureau Commander
Also responsible for traffic collision report data entry into record management
system
Question:
10. Traffic Collision Reporting Situations
Answer:
Types of TCs:
1. TC with PD employees
2. TC w/ City emp/ Official
3. TC on Private Property
4. TC on Roadways/ Highways
5. Towing Vehicles involved in TC
Question:
11. Serious injury
Answer:
an injury that may result in a fatality
Question:
12. TC with PD Emp
Answer:
Either on/ off duty involved in TC within city limits resulting in serious injury/
fatality:
- TB may notify State Highway Patrol for assistance
Question:
13. TC w/ City Emp/ Ofcl
Answer:
TC where TB may request assistance from State highway Patrol for the
investigation where serious injury/ fatality has occurred
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Traffic Function P&S
Answer:
Ultimate goal: reduce traffic collisions
enforcement based on accident data, enforcement activity records, traffic
volume, and traffic conditions
Enforcement towards violations, not only in proportion to the frequency of
occurrence but also in terms of traffic-related needs
Question:
2. Traffic Officer Deployment
Answer:
Use of the ITRS, includes:
1. Location
2. Time
3. Day
4. Violation Factors
emphasize accident causing violations during high accident hours and at location
of occurence
directed ENF on request, random ENF when approrpiate
maintain high visibility
Question:
3. Enforcement (Traffic)
Answer:
Commensurate with applicable laws taking in account degree and severity of
violation
- most departments do not est. ticket quotas
Methods include:
1. Warnings
2. Citations
3. Physical Arrest
Question:
4. Warnings
Answer:
Non-punitive enforcement actions considered in each situation
substituted for other ENF when circumstances warrant
,Question:
5. Citations
Answer:
Issued when ofc feels appropriate
Essential to explain rights and requirements imposed on issuance, at a minimum:
*1. Explanation of violation or charge
2. Court appearance*
Question:
6. Physical Arrest
Answer:
Made for offenses outlined in Vehicle Code/ Penal Code, including:
1. Vehicular manslaughter
2. Fel/Misd DUI
3. Fel/ Misd hit-and-run
4. Any other misd @ discretion of ofc (reckless driving, etc.)
Question:
7. Suspended/ Revoked DL
Answer:
When an ofc encounters this during traffic:
Issue a citation
If still in possession:
1. seize item, and verbally advise violator of suspension/ revocation and issue
citation
Ofc responsibility:
Verbal notice form and forward item + form to TB
Question:
8. Reflectorized vests
Answer:
To reduce danger of approaching traffic/ provide increased visibility during traffic
- used at discretion
- strongly encouraged when dark or inclement weather
Stored in resealable plastic bag to protect vest and keep in serviceable condition
Use is mandatory when supervising officer directs it
, Question:
9. Who is responsible for distribution and changes to the
ITRS?
Answer:
Traffic Bureau Commander
Also responsible for traffic collision report data entry into record management
system
Question:
10. Traffic Collision Reporting Situations
Answer:
Types of TCs:
1. TC with PD employees
2. TC w/ City emp/ Official
3. TC on Private Property
4. TC on Roadways/ Highways
5. Towing Vehicles involved in TC
Question:
11. Serious injury
Answer:
an injury that may result in a fatality
Question:
12. TC with PD Emp
Answer:
Either on/ off duty involved in TC within city limits resulting in serious injury/
fatality:
- TB may notify State Highway Patrol for assistance
Question:
13. TC w/ City Emp/ Ofcl
Answer:
TC where TB may request assistance from State highway Patrol for the
investigation where serious injury/ fatality has occurred
