NC BLET: Law Enforcement Driver Training Exam Questions and Answers

SIPDE - ANSWER-Search Identify Predict Decide Execute Search - ANSWER-Position in traffic Searching and scanning traffic scene (2 seconds following, 3 if rough conditions) Identify - ANSWER-Signs, signals, and roadway markings the roadway motorized vehicles non-motorized roadway users Predict - ANSWER-anticipate future activity in the total scene which may be important to the safe operation of the emergency vehicle Decide - ANSWER-goal is to minimize risks Execute - ANSWER-avoiding collisions Controlled Braking - ANSWER-Early and smooth Pumping Trail Braking Sudden Stops - ANSWER-Threshold Braking Lock-up Brakes - ANSWER-all wheel lock-up causes reduced braking and results in loss of control To control steering use - ANSWER-9 o'clock and 3 o'clock Tracking - ANSWER-the process of keeping patrol vehicle on the intended path of travel you have selected Rear tires track - ANSWER-to the inside Kinetic energy - ANSWER-energy of motion weight and speed Gravity - ANSWER-pulls objects towards ground Friction - ANSWER-resistance between two objects 2 friction points of vehicles - ANSWER-brake pad and brake rotator/drum tire and road surface Inertia - ANSWER-object in motion remains in motion, object at rest remains unless some force acts on it tendency to stay in motion