EVOC WRITTEN TEST REVIEW NEW EXAM UPDATE

Police vehicle and vehicles operated by blood and tissue banks while making emergency deliveries are considered what? - Authorized Emergency Vehicle True or False? While operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle, whether routine patrol or emergency response, officers are not obligated to observe Texas traffic laws. - False. Officers are still obligated to observe Texas traffic laws. When do exemptions exist when operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle? - - Responding to an emergency call or fire alarm -Pursuit of a violator What 3 conditions should be included in an agencies written pursuit policy? - -When a pursuit may be initiated/terminated -How emergency equipment should be used -Actual pursuit procedure What are 3 proper steering techniques? - -Proper hand position (9-3) -Shuffle -Counter/evasive techniques What 4 Factors may contribute to TRAFFIC collisions? - -Over confidence -Self-righteousness -Impatience -Peer pressure What are 3 activities which may contribute VEHICLE collisions? - -Unsafe speed -Left hand turns -Parking What are 4 factors contributing to liability of defendants? - -Time of Day -Number of lanes on road -Departmental G.Os -Speed of officer's vehicle What are the developing theories of liability? - -Failure to supervise/check driving record -Inadequate training/departmental policy What are the 3 basic objectives of a pre-shift vehicle inspection? - -Maintain operational efficiency -Provide a sense of confident in the vehicle -Prevent traffic collisions due to faulty equipment What are 3 Components of a Pre-shift vehicle inspection? - -Mechanical check -Interior/Exterior -Required inventory check What is the most neglected thing in a pre-shift inspection? - Proper tire inflation What 3 things lead to Proper body positioning within a vehicle? - -Seat -Mirror adjustment -Hand/foot placement What are the 3 Components of Defensive driving? - -Driver attitude/skill -Vehicle capabilities -Driving conditions Advantages of using safety belts include: - -Better vehicle control -Reduce change of injury or death in collision -Disperses impact forces across the body -Reduces chance of a head or face strike to steering wheel -Prevents occupants from colliding or being ejected What 3 Traffic conditions can affect a safe vehicle operation? - -Traffic density -Types of vehicles -Pedestrians/animals What 4 Conditions can influence overall stopping distance? - -Vehicle -Weather -Speed -Road surface _____ can result from improper braking, cornering or power. - Skids What are 3 Factors that can assist an officer while driving at a high rate of speed? - - Looking well ahead -Keeping vehicle centered w/n lane -Awareness of adverse weather/road conditions True or False? If you fail to turn on lights and sirens during a pursuit and damage or injury occurs as a result you as officer will be liable. - True _______ poses a threat to the safe operation of your vehicle because it may result in delayed reaction times. - Fatigue If you fail to drive with due regard for the safety of others, if agency has not adopted a written pursuit policy, or if in the act of driving you commit a negligent or wrongful act, you or the agency may be held _____. - liable According to state, not city policy, officers in an authorized emergency vehicle may ________ regulations dictating proper _______ of travel. - disregard; direction _______ _______ means an agency requires a showing that an agency established or acquiesced to a policy, custom or practice that resulted in a violation of the plaintiff's civil rights. - Vicarious liability As the speed of a ______ increases the effects of _____ decrease - vehicle; siren High density urban and business structures will cause siren or sound ________ - deflection When driving through a close combination turn, what line of travel should it be? - kkjkhkjh27 When driving with lights and sirens officers should drive with the mindset that they have no ________ equipment on - emergency Due regard means driving in a manner which does not _______ life or property. - endanger Shuffle steering helps to prevent what 3 things? - -Oversteer in Code 3 pursuit -Allows for radio comms. w/o running risk of wrapping cord around steering wheel -Helps create smoother turning inputs A defensive driver's mindset is to expect the ____ from every driver and pedestrian they meet. - worst When driving at night and you are approached by an oncoming vehicle with bright lights you should look low and towards right curb to help prevent _____ ______. - night vision The highest number of accidents are _______ related. (LE) - backing A vehicle's ______ transfer increases as _____ increases. - weight; speed What is the purpose of the serpentine exercise? - Help in your judgment of vehicles relationship to a fixed object as you approach and maneuver around object.