CLEET - Law Enforcement Driver Training
The student will identify the human factors that contribute to law enforcement driving
collisions. Correct Ans-The stress endured during pursuit can greatly affect an officer's risk-
taking decisions. Attitudes and emotions become significant factors. Prejudice and bias are
specific types of attitudes usually based on emotional factors:
Psychological Factors: our emotions, high risk attitudes, overconfidence in driving capabilities.
Physiological Factors: fatigue, drugs, shift work, medical conditions, distractions (lights/siren,
others), sensory input (vision supplies 90-95% of incoming data; sounds; smells; touch
(vehicle movement); physiological (adrenaline kick).
The student will identify foundation components of good driving habits. Correct Ans-
Ethical
Perceptual
Decision making
Aggressive/assertive behavior
Multiple vehicles
, CLEET - Law Enforcement Driver Training
Backup units
What is the "Golden Rule"? Correct Ans-When the pursuit becomes a hazard, pursuit
should be terminated.
The safest turnabout is a... Correct Ans-U-turn
Most serious crashes occur at... Correct Ans-Intersections
Most law enforcement vehicle crashes are due to... Correct Ans-Excessive speed
Most collisions are caused by... Correct Ans-Driver error
The five steps of the Smith System of defensive driving are Correct Ans-1. Aim high
steering - search 12 seconds ahead in urban areas and 1/2 mile ahead in rural areas.
2. Keep eyes moving - scan near/far, left/right, in mirrors, and instrument panel
, CLEET - Law Enforcement Driver Training
3. Get the big picture - become aware of the whole traffic scene
4. Leave yourself an out - don't get boxed in, keep a space cushion
5. Make sure they see you - make sure other drivers are aware of you
The student will identify the justification for law enforcement driver training. Correct Ans-
1. Reduce collisions
2. Reduce personal injury
3. Reduce the liability of the driver, community, or agency
4. Increase the level of attention to the driving task
5. Increase the desire to continue to improve as a driver
The student will identify the human factors that contribute to law enforcement driving
collisions. Correct Ans-The stress endured during pursuit can greatly affect an officer's risk-
taking decisions. Attitudes and emotions become significant factors. Prejudice and bias are
specific types of attitudes usually based on emotional factors:
Psychological Factors: our emotions, high risk attitudes, overconfidence in driving capabilities.
Physiological Factors: fatigue, drugs, shift work, medical conditions, distractions (lights/siren,
others), sensory input (vision supplies 90-95% of incoming data; sounds; smells; touch
(vehicle movement); physiological (adrenaline kick).
The student will identify foundation components of good driving habits. Correct Ans-
Ethical
Perceptual
Decision making
Aggressive/assertive behavior
Multiple vehicles
, CLEET - Law Enforcement Driver Training
Backup units
What is the "Golden Rule"? Correct Ans-When the pursuit becomes a hazard, pursuit
should be terminated.
The safest turnabout is a... Correct Ans-U-turn
Most serious crashes occur at... Correct Ans-Intersections
Most law enforcement vehicle crashes are due to... Correct Ans-Excessive speed
Most collisions are caused by... Correct Ans-Driver error
The five steps of the Smith System of defensive driving are Correct Ans-1. Aim high
steering - search 12 seconds ahead in urban areas and 1/2 mile ahead in rural areas.
2. Keep eyes moving - scan near/far, left/right, in mirrors, and instrument panel
, CLEET - Law Enforcement Driver Training
3. Get the big picture - become aware of the whole traffic scene
4. Leave yourself an out - don't get boxed in, keep a space cushion
5. Make sure they see you - make sure other drivers are aware of you
The student will identify the justification for law enforcement driver training. Correct Ans-
1. Reduce collisions
2. Reduce personal injury
3. Reduce the liability of the driver, community, or agency
4. Increase the level of attention to the driving task
5. Increase the desire to continue to improve as a driver
