NC BLET State Final Exam Exam Questions With Answers | Latest Update 2023/2024 (GRADED A+)

What are the 3 different types of crowds? - ANSWER-Physical, Psychological, and Mob In regards to the use of a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for? - ANSWER-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep What form of traffic observation is made using a moving patrol car or in a stationary observation on a specific route between two points, usually on a major street or section of highway? - ANSWER-Line Patrol What is a pre-planned systematic stopping of vehicles to check motorists for valid driver's license, registration, or insurance information? - ANSWER-A checking station What is the MINIMUM distance at which a line of flares, cones, and other warning signs should be started away from the accident scene in a 45 mph zone? - ANSWER-300 ft. warning then every 40 ft. to the scene At a minimum, a citation should include what 4 things? - ANSWER-(1) Identify the crime charged. (2) The name and address of the person cited. (3) Identify the officer issuing the citation. (4) Cite the person to whom issued to appear in a designated court, at a designated time and place. What are the 4 methods of traffic observation? - ANSWER-Stationary, Conspicuous, Visible, and Concealed When directing traffic, what is something the officer should not use? - ANSWER-His/her voice When pacing another vehicle, the officer should use a ______________ distance so as to ensure the officer is certain that his/her patrol vehicle is mirroring the same speed as the violator vehicle. - ANSWER-Reasonable/Sufficient When directing traffic, what does 2 short whistle blasts mean? - ANSWER-GO When directing traffic, what does 1 long whistle blast mean? - ANSWER-STOP What are the 9 search zones of a vehicle? - ANSWER-1. Exterior of the vehicle 2. Driver zone 3. Left-rear passenger zone 4. Right-rear passenger zone 5. Front passenger zone 6. Engine zone 7. Trunk zone 8. Roof zone 9. Underside of vehicle What is the distance your patrol car should be behind a violator vehicle during an UNKNOWN traffic stop? - ANSWER-12-15 feet What is the distance your patrol car should be behind a violator vehicle during a KNOWN traffic stop? - ANSWER-20 feet What type of testing is used to directly assess a motorist's mental or physical impairment? - ANSWER-Psychophysical Testing What are the 5 major phases of Law Enforcement action? - ANSWER-Detection, Apprehension, Prosecution, Adjudication, and Penalization How should the officer handle a traffic stop with a motorcycle rider? - ANSWER-1. Instruct violator(s) to get off the motorcycle on the right side 2. Officers should maintain a position near the patrol car (right front area) and have violator(s) walk back to officers' location 3. Officers should have violator(s) and passenger(s) remove and leave helmets near motorcycle(s). G.S. 20-29.1 refers to what? - ANSWER-Driver Re-examination Request (HP-640) Under G.S. 20-114.1, other than a law enforcement officer, who can legally direct traffic? - ANSWER-1. Uniformed Regular and Volunteer Firemen 2. Rescue Squad Personnel If you are conducting a KNOWN traffic stop and the driver of the violator vehicle refuses to get out, what should you do? - ANSWER-Call for backup, establish a gameplan, and wait it out. Although rare, what can a driver stopped and suspected of DWI request to take? - ANSWER-A pre-arrest breath test Psychological Crowd - ANSWER-An assemblage of people who have a sustained common interest and respond emotionally to the same stimuli ie: Ball game Mob - ANSWER-This crowd loses their sense of reason under stimulus. Types of Mobs - ANSWER-Escape mob, Aggressive mob, Acquisitive mob, Expressive mob, Flash mob Escape Mob - ANSWER-Highly emotional crowd driven by fright. (people running from gunshots) Aggressive mob - ANSWER-Will attack, riot, and terrorize others. Acquisitive mob - ANSWER-Has a desire to acquire something. (looting) Expressive mob - ANSWER-A group expressing intense feelings or revelry Flash mob - ANSWER-A group that gathers in predetermined place and behave in a predetermined manner for a predetermined amount of time, then disperse. What is lawful for protesters to do? - ANSWER-Picketing Parades and marches What is unlawful for protesters to do? - ANSWER-Violence Block entrances What is the "Port Position" when using a baton? (crowd management) - ANSWER-A ready position for the baton What color is HC (smoke), and what is it purpose? - ANSWER-Yellow, and conceal movement, disorient the crowd, determine wind direction What color is CN and what is its purpose? - ANSWER-Red, and irritant that affects the upper respiratory passages, lacrimal glands, and eyes What color is CS gas and what is its purpose? - ANSWER-Blue, and Burning of eyes, flowing tears, stinging on moist skin, runny nose, tightness in chest. What color is OC spray and what is its purpose? - ANSWER-Orange, and burning of eyes Every crowd has the potential to become a _________ - ANSWER-Riot The primary goal of an officer when it comes to crowd management is ________ and ________ - ANSWER-life and property What are the 5 types of disturbances? - ANSWER-Mass demonstration, Civil disobedience, Labor disputes, Idealistic protest, and Riot Mass demonstration - ANSWER-Can involve hundreds or thousands of people, many of whom may be nonviolent, but can be overwhelming to Law enforcement because of their numbers. Civil disobedience - ANSWER-Nonviolent and puts themselves in a position to be arrested. What are Labor Disputes? - ANSWER-Right of strikers to picket, but picket line cannot interfere with people trying to ingress or egress to and from the premises. Idealistic protest - ANSWER-Usually young males who are not deterred by the threat of arrest or the use of force Riot - ANSWER-Uncontrolled and violent disturbance of the public peace by 3 or more persons joined for a common purpose Regardless of the demonstration, the amount of force used must be: - ANSWERReasonable, Necessary, and Lawful What are the 2 stages of the walk and turn test? - ANSWER-1. Instruction stage - Requires the motorist to keep his or her balance while listening and processing the information provided by the officer giving the instructions. 2. Walking stage - The walking stage requires the motorist to take nine heel-to-toe steps down the line, turn as instructed, and take nine heel-to-toe steps back down the line. Physical Crowd - ANSWER-Has little or no organization, no unity of purpose and have no common bond. ie: people at a mall Class C fires are noted by what symbol and color? What burns in a Class C fire? - ANSWER-Blue circle (Energized electrical equipment) What is the term for the minimum temperature at which material will give off ignitable vapors? - ANSWER-Flash point What kind of material poses an unreasonable risk to safety, health, and property? - ANSWER-Hazardous material Per DOT standards, where should placards, signs, and marking be on Hazmat vehicles? - ANSWER-All 4 sides Hazmat Incident Types - ANSWER-Highway, Railway, Waterways, Airways, Pipeline Where should you approach a hazmat scene from and in what direction? - ANSWERUphill and Upwind if possible What routes should you not take when transporting hazardous materials? - ANSWERHeavily populated areas, places where crowds are assembled (stadiums, parks, shopping malls, etc), tunnels, narrow streets or alleys, etc. Who escorts hazmat transport through North Carolina? - ANSWER-North Carolina State Highway Patrol What are the 4 NFPA codes and their corresponding colors? - ANSWER-Flammability (Red), Health (Blue), Instability/Reactivity (Yellow), Special Notice (White) 5 Steps to Awareness of Hazmat - ANSWER-Detection, Recognition, Identification, Notification, Call for Resources What is the rule of THUMB for hazmat situations? - ANSWER-Be far enough away from the hazmat site to cover with your THUMB. What is the most positive form of ID for containers carrying hazmat materials? Where should they be located? - ANSWER-Shipping papers, should be within reach of the driver 9 DOT Classes of Hazmats? - ANSWER-1. Explosives 2. Gases 3. Flammable liquids/combustibles