MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP 117TH MMPA
2026 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question:
When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband?
Answer:
The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in your vehicle
Question:
You can arrest for the following offenses:
Answer:
1) OWI
2) Fleeing and Eluding
3) Negligent homicide
4) No Operator's License
5) Reckless Driving
6) Hit & Run
7) Violation causing death
Question:
While on patrol you discover a vehicle parked in a lot behind a jewelry store at 0300 and the motor is
running. The proper way to investigate would be to do which of the following?
Answer:
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch
Question:
(A) Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone to return
Answer:
Question:
(B) Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity
Answer:
Question:
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch
Answer:
Question:
You receive a report from dispatch of a possible domestic dispute in progress. The caller states the
neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the caller heard gunshots coming from the
residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The lights are off. The correct way to respond would be to do which of
the following?
,Answer:
(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are signs of
movement
Question:
(A) Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a response
Answer:
Question:
(B) Proceed cautiously and silently enter the house
Answer:
Question:
(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct ad
Answer:
Question:
The best method of determining a stolen vehicle that is not moving would be to do which of the following?
Answer:
(A) Check VIN through LEIN
Question:
(A) Check VIN through LEIN
(B) Check license plate through LEIN
(C) Check suspect's driver's license number and plate through LEIN
Answer:
Question:
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store, you see someone walking towards you. He sees you, reaches
in his pocket, puts something in dumpster, then turns and walks away. You should:
Answer:
(C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
Question:
(A) Radio for backup, then chase the suspect
Answer:
Question:
(B) Interview the suspect and see if it warrants backup
Answer:
Question:
(C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
Answer:
, Question:
You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One person is dead and the
ambulance has just taken an injured person to the hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are
walking through debris at the scene. After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response?
Answer:
(C) Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further contamination
Question:
(A) Arrange flares and start directing traffic away from the scene
Answer:
Question:
(B) Radio dispatch and proceed to hospital to investigate
Answer:
Question:
(C) Control crowd at scene and orevent scene from furth
Answer:
Question:
You are assigned to observe the sight of a protest. You see a van leaving the scene where picketers are.
The picketers surround the van and start to rock it, then drag the driver out and start to beat him with the
crowbar. During the incident you shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You exit
your patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be?
Answer:
(B) Nightstick
Question:
(A) Shotgun
(B) Nightstick
(C) Handgun
Answer:
Question:
At the scene of an accident you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5 mph over the speed limit
and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see the driver has a BAC of .06%. You do not have
enough to charge for OWI. You should take which of the following courses of action?
Answer:
(A) Write a speeding ticket
Question:
(A) Write a speeding ticket
(B) Write a careless driving ticket
(C) Write and arrest for Reckless Driving
Answer:
2026 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question:
When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband?
Answer:
The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in your vehicle
Question:
You can arrest for the following offenses:
Answer:
1) OWI
2) Fleeing and Eluding
3) Negligent homicide
4) No Operator's License
5) Reckless Driving
6) Hit & Run
7) Violation causing death
Question:
While on patrol you discover a vehicle parked in a lot behind a jewelry store at 0300 and the motor is
running. The proper way to investigate would be to do which of the following?
Answer:
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch
Question:
(A) Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone to return
Answer:
Question:
(B) Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity
Answer:
Question:
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch
Answer:
Question:
You receive a report from dispatch of a possible domestic dispute in progress. The caller states the
neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the caller heard gunshots coming from the
residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The lights are off. The correct way to respond would be to do which of
the following?
,Answer:
(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are signs of
movement
Question:
(A) Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a response
Answer:
Question:
(B) Proceed cautiously and silently enter the house
Answer:
Question:
(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct ad
Answer:
Question:
The best method of determining a stolen vehicle that is not moving would be to do which of the following?
Answer:
(A) Check VIN through LEIN
Question:
(A) Check VIN through LEIN
(B) Check license plate through LEIN
(C) Check suspect's driver's license number and plate through LEIN
Answer:
Question:
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store, you see someone walking towards you. He sees you, reaches
in his pocket, puts something in dumpster, then turns and walks away. You should:
Answer:
(C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
Question:
(A) Radio for backup, then chase the suspect
Answer:
Question:
(B) Interview the suspect and see if it warrants backup
Answer:
Question:
(C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
Answer:
, Question:
You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One person is dead and the
ambulance has just taken an injured person to the hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are
walking through debris at the scene. After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response?
Answer:
(C) Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further contamination
Question:
(A) Arrange flares and start directing traffic away from the scene
Answer:
Question:
(B) Radio dispatch and proceed to hospital to investigate
Answer:
Question:
(C) Control crowd at scene and orevent scene from furth
Answer:
Question:
You are assigned to observe the sight of a protest. You see a van leaving the scene where picketers are.
The picketers surround the van and start to rock it, then drag the driver out and start to beat him with the
crowbar. During the incident you shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You exit
your patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be?
Answer:
(B) Nightstick
Question:
(A) Shotgun
(B) Nightstick
(C) Handgun
Answer:
Question:
At the scene of an accident you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5 mph over the speed limit
and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see the driver has a BAC of .06%. You do not have
enough to charge for OWI. You should take which of the following courses of action?
Answer:
(A) Write a speeding ticket
Question:
(A) Write a speeding ticket
(B) Write a careless driving ticket
(C) Write and arrest for Reckless Driving
Answer:
