GPSTC EVOC Exam Questions with Correct Answers

GPSTC EVOC Exam Questions with Correct Answers What is the max speed on the driving range? - Answer-25 miles per hour What way should vehicles be put in a parking spot? - Answer-should be backed in During the skid exercise, does the student have to wear a helmet and seat belt? - Answer-yes, unless told otherwise by an instructor During the skid exercise, can a student hit the accelerator or brake? - Answer-no, if they do it will be a failed attempt How fast must a mandate student complete the course on dry pavement? - Answer-3 minutes and 45 seconds How fast must a mandate student complete the course on wet pavement? - Answer-3 minutes and 55 seconds How many test attempts do you have to pass the EVOC course? - Answer-4 attempts but after failing the second and third attempt, instructors will take the student through practice courses before attempting the test again What is the case that represents vehicle pursuits? - Answer-Mixon v. City of Warner Robins (1994) What did Mixon v. City of Warner Robins establish? - Answer-United States Supreme Court said, "an officer must balance the importance of apprehension of a suspect against the threat of harm to the public's safety, when initiating or continuing a pursuit" What statute protects law enforcement during a vehicle chase? - Answer-OCGA 40-6-6 What are key factors to consider for starting/discontinuing a pursuit? - Answer-speed of vehicle, traffic and pedestrian density, weather conditions, obstructions to vision, road surface and design, frequency of signaled intersections, condition of emergency vehicle, and training and experience of the driver What are the categories of authorized emergency vehicles? - Answer-park and stand irrespective of the code, proceed past stop lights or sign after slowing down for safe operation, exceed the speed limit so long as not endangering others, and disregard regulations in direction of movement What is Newton's first law of motion? - Answer-a body at rest remain at rest and a body in motion will continue in motion What is Newton's second law of motion? - Answer-the rate of change of momentum is proportional to the force actin on a body and takes place in the direction of force What is Newton's third law of motion? - Answer-every action or force has an equal and opposite reaction or force What are six types of skids? - Answer-front wheel skid, rear wheel skid, all wheel skid, power skid, spin out, or hydroplane What is defensive driving? - Answer-the technique of avoiding dangerous situations by anticipating that hazards in hopes of preventing avoidable accidents What are 6 keys to defensive driving? - Answer-aim high, get the big picture, signal your intentions early, plan an escape route, take decisive action, and make sure others see you When steering, where should your hand positions be? - Answer-9 and 3 What are ways to become familiar with your jurisdiction? - Answer-maps, ask questions, ride with another officer, and find out when schools or factories let out What are the elements of stopping? - Answer-perception and reaction, weather and roadway, and stopping distance