NHTSA SFST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If OVI is a criminal offense, the standard of proof is - Answer- Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
The purpose of implied consent is - Answer- To encourage a driver arrested for OVI to provide a chemical test for evidence
For the Per Se offense, chemical test result is _________ evidence - Answer- Presumptive
The Per Se law makes it unlawful to - Answer- Drive with statutory prohibited level of a substance in your body
The Phase One (vehicle in motion) tasks are - Answer- observation of the vehicle and to
observe the manner in which the driver responds to your signal to stop
Two common symptoms of impairment - Answer- slowed reactions, impaired judgments, impaired vision, poor coordination
Alcohol Impairs the ability to______________ among tasks - Answer- Divide attention
Three clues reinforcing the suspicion of DWI which may be observed during the stopping sequence are - Answer- attempt to flee, no response, slow response, an abrupt swerve, sudden stop, striking the curb or another object
The two major evidence gathering tasks of Phase Two are - Answer- Face to face, observation of the exit
The major decision of Phase Two is - Answer- Do I have enough RS of DWI to have the
driver exit the vehicle
Among the describable clues an officer might see during the Phase Two interview are: - Answer- Bloodshot eyes soilded clothing
fumbling fingers alcohol containers drugs or drug paraphernalia
bruises
bumps or scratches
unusual actions
Among the describable clues an officer might hear during the interview are - Answer- Slurred speech
admission of drinking inconsistent responses
abusive language
unusual statements
Among the describable clues an officer might smell during the interview are - Answer- alcoholic beverage marihuana cover up odors unusual odors
There are three techniques an officer might use in asking questions that constitute simple divided attention tasks. These techniques are - Answer- asking for two things simultaneously
asking interrupting or distracting questions
The Count Down Technique requires the driver to - Answer- Count out loud 15 or more numbers in reverse sequence
Leaning against the vehicle is a clue to DWI which may be observed during - Answer- The exit sequence
The two major evidence gathering tasks of Phase Three are - Answer- Psychophysical Field sobriety test PBT
. The major decision in Phase Three is - Answer- The entire DWI detection process culminates in - Answer- Divided attention tests require the subject to - Answer- concentrate on two things at once
Among the mental and physical capabilities a person needs to drive safely are these four - Answer- The two stages of the WAT are - Answer- Instruction stage Walking stage
The two stages of the OLS are - Answer- The purpose of PBT is to: - Answer- Two factors that produce high results on a PBT are - Answer- - Residual mouth alcohol
- Breath Contaminants
Two factors that produce low results on a PBT are - Answer- Breath sample cooling
If OVI is a criminal offense, the standard of proof is - Answer- Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
The purpose of implied consent is - Answer- To encourage a driver arrested for OVI to provide a chemical test for evidence
For the Per Se offense, chemical test result is _________ evidence - Answer- Presumptive
The Per Se law makes it unlawful to - Answer- Drive with statutory prohibited level of a substance in your body
The Phase One (vehicle in motion) tasks are - Answer- observation of the vehicle and to
observe the manner in which the driver responds to your signal to stop
Two common symptoms of impairment - Answer- slowed reactions, impaired judgments, impaired vision, poor coordination
Alcohol Impairs the ability to______________ among tasks - Answer- Divide attention
Three clues reinforcing the suspicion of DWI which may be observed during the stopping sequence are - Answer- attempt to flee, no response, slow response, an abrupt swerve, sudden stop, striking the curb or another object
The two major evidence gathering tasks of Phase Two are - Answer- Face to face, observation of the exit
The major decision of Phase Two is - Answer- Do I have enough RS of DWI to have the
driver exit the vehicle
Among the describable clues an officer might see during the Phase Two interview are: - Answer- Bloodshot eyes soilded clothing
fumbling fingers alcohol containers drugs or drug paraphernalia
bruises
bumps or scratches
unusual actions
Among the describable clues an officer might hear during the interview are - Answer- Slurred speech
admission of drinking inconsistent responses
abusive language
unusual statements
Among the describable clues an officer might smell during the interview are - Answer- alcoholic beverage marihuana cover up odors unusual odors
There are three techniques an officer might use in asking questions that constitute simple divided attention tasks. These techniques are - Answer- asking for two things simultaneously
asking interrupting or distracting questions
The Count Down Technique requires the driver to - Answer- Count out loud 15 or more numbers in reverse sequence
Leaning against the vehicle is a clue to DWI which may be observed during - Answer- The exit sequence
The two major evidence gathering tasks of Phase Three are - Answer- Psychophysical Field sobriety test PBT
. The major decision in Phase Three is - Answer- The entire DWI detection process culminates in - Answer- Divided attention tests require the subject to - Answer- concentrate on two things at once
Among the mental and physical capabilities a person needs to drive safely are these four - Answer- The two stages of the WAT are - Answer- Instruction stage Walking stage
The two stages of the OLS are - Answer- The purpose of PBT is to: - Answer- Two factors that produce high results on a PBT are - Answer- - Residual mouth alcohol
- Breath Contaminants
Two factors that produce low results on a PBT are - Answer- Breath sample cooling
