ACC LEA Traffic Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Correct
When the rear tires have less traction than the front tires it is known as? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Oversteer
You are approaching a corner, explain the process you were taught to successfully
enter and exit... - CORRECT ANSWER-Braking zone, Neutral zone, Apex, Acceleration
zone
Violating department policy/procedure and or state law can potentially result in what
consequence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lawsuits, Loss of employment
During what type of law enforcement driving do most collisions occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Non-emergency driving
Law enforcement driving is governed by general negligence "TORT" law principles.
What is a "TORT"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Civil wrong, a person's behavior has unfairly
caused someone else to suffer loss or harm
What does the acronym P.U.R.S.U.E stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare,
Understand, Respond, Stop, Utilize, Examine
Name a United States Supreme Court case that we discussed that dealt with pursuit
driving or emergency response. - CORRECT ANSWER-Scott v. Harris
You should drive at % of your skill level and % of the vehicles
capability. - CORRECT ANSWER-80% and 80%
List five rules pertaining to the steering method you were taught. - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Hands start at 8 & 4
2. Thumbs outside wheel
3. Hands mirror each other
4. Start with a push
5. Never cross the 12 or 6
Under Colorado State Law, the exemptions granted to the driver of an authorized
emergency vehicle protects the driver from liability under all circumstances. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
A law enforcement officer's first priority during any type of driving should be the safety of
the public. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Answers 100% Correct
When the rear tires have less traction than the front tires it is known as? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Oversteer
You are approaching a corner, explain the process you were taught to successfully
enter and exit... - CORRECT ANSWER-Braking zone, Neutral zone, Apex, Acceleration
zone
Violating department policy/procedure and or state law can potentially result in what
consequence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lawsuits, Loss of employment
During what type of law enforcement driving do most collisions occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Non-emergency driving
Law enforcement driving is governed by general negligence "TORT" law principles.
What is a "TORT"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Civil wrong, a person's behavior has unfairly
caused someone else to suffer loss or harm
What does the acronym P.U.R.S.U.E stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare,
Understand, Respond, Stop, Utilize, Examine
Name a United States Supreme Court case that we discussed that dealt with pursuit
driving or emergency response. - CORRECT ANSWER-Scott v. Harris
You should drive at % of your skill level and % of the vehicles
capability. - CORRECT ANSWER-80% and 80%
List five rules pertaining to the steering method you were taught. - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Hands start at 8 & 4
2. Thumbs outside wheel
3. Hands mirror each other
4. Start with a push
5. Never cross the 12 or 6
Under Colorado State Law, the exemptions granted to the driver of an authorized
emergency vehicle protects the driver from liability under all circumstances. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
A law enforcement officer's first priority during any type of driving should be the safety of
the public. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
