ACC LEA Traffic Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

ACC LEA Traffic Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version When the rear tires have less traction than the front tires it is known as? - Oversteer You are approaching a corner, explain the process you were taught to successfully enter and exit... - Braking zone, Neutral zone, Apex, Acceleration zone Violating department policy/procedure and or state law can potentially result in what consequence? - Lawsuits, Loss of employment During what type of law enforcement driving do most collisions occur? - Non-emergency driving Law enforcement driving is governed by general negligence "TORT" law principles. What is a "TORT"? - 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? - Prepare, Understand, Respond, Stop, Utilize, Examine Name a United States Supreme Court case that we discussed that dealt with pursuit driving or emergency response. - Scott v. Harris You should drive at _______% of your skill level and ______% of the vehicles capability. - 80% and 80% List five rules pertaining to the steering method you were taught. - 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. - False A law enforcement officer's first priority during any type of driving should be the safety of the public. - True Which of the following human factors contribute to safe driving attitudes? - Psychological, Physical, etc. It is not necessary for a law enforcement officer to adjust his/her driving during adverse weather conditions if they are responding to an emergency with emergency lights and sirens on. - False While inspecting a patrol vehicle prior to the beginning of a shift, an officer discovers a mechanical problem that could affect the safe operation of the vehicle. What should the officer do? - Contact sergeant and maintenance Which of the following choices is most complete in identifying the components of safe driving? - Awareness, Space Management, Collision Avoidance During a vehicle pursuit, an officer should do everything the fleeing driver does in order to keep the vehicle in sight? - False Identify the factors involved in the S.I.P.D.E. system of driving. - Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute What type of driving movement is the cause of most law enforcement vehicle collisions during non- emergency driving? - Backing When the front tires have less traction than the rear tires it is known as? - Understeer The use of safety belts by law enforcement officers is important because? - Helps maintain control of the vehicle Reduces injuries Which of the following is most important when applying the brakes on a vehicle? - Gradually, don't slam The most effective method to avoid a collision with another vehicle in your path is to? - Decelerate and steer smoothly around it Most of the law enforcement vehicle collisions that occur during emergency response driving happen? - At intersections Which of the following are reasons for driver training