MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE| GRADED A+
When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? -
CORRECT ANSWER The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have
been in your vehicle
You can arrest for the following offenses: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) OWI
2) Fleeing and Eluding
3) Negligent homicide
4) No Operator's License
5) Reckless Driving
6) Hit & Run
7) Violation causing death
While on patrol you discover a vehicle parked in a lot behind a jewelry store at
0300 and the motor is running. The proper way to investigate would be to do
which of the following?
(A) Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone to return
(B) Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch - CORRECT ANSWER
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch
,MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE| GRADED A+
You receive a report from dispatch of a possible domestic dispute in progress. The
caller states the neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the
caller heard gunshots coming from the residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The
lights are off. The correct way to respond would be to do which of the following?
(A) Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a response
(B) Proceed cautiously and silently enter the house
(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct ad - CORRECT ANSWER
(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to
see if there are signs of movement
The best method of determining a stolen vehicle that is not moving would be to do
which of the following?
(A) Check VIN through LEIN
(B) Check license plate through LEIN
(C) Check suspect's driver's license number and plate through LEIN - CORRECT
ANSWER (A) Check VIN through LEIN
,MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE| GRADED A+
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store, you see someone walking towards
you. He sees you, reaches in his pocket, puts something in dumpster, then turns
and walks away. You should:
(A) Radio for backup, then chase the suspect
(B) Interview the suspect and see if it warrants backup
(C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
- CORRECT ANSWER (C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see
if it warrants investigation
You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One
person is dead and the ambulance has just taken an injured person to the
hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are walking through debris at
the scene. After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response?
(A) Arrange flares and start directing traffic away from the scene
(B) Radio dispatch and proceed to hospital to investigate
(C) Control crowd at scene and orevent scene from furth - CORRECT ANSWER
, MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE| GRADED A+
(C) Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further contamination
You are assigned to observe the sight of a protest. You see a van leaving the
scene where picketers are. The picketers surround the van and start to rock it,
then drag the driver out and start to beat him with the crowbar. During the
incident you shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You
exit your patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be?
(A) Shotgun
(B) Nightstick
(C) Handgun - CORRECT ANSWER (B) Nightstick
At the scene of an accident you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5
mph over the speed limit and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see the
driver has a BAC of .06%. You do not have enough to charge for OWI. You should
take which of the following courses of action?
(A) Write a speeding ticket
(B) Write a careless driving ticket
(C) Write and arrest for Reckless Driving - CORRECT ANSWER (A) Write a
speeding ticket
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE| GRADED A+
When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? -
CORRECT ANSWER The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have
been in your vehicle
You can arrest for the following offenses: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) OWI
2) Fleeing and Eluding
3) Negligent homicide
4) No Operator's License
5) Reckless Driving
6) Hit & Run
7) Violation causing death
While on patrol you discover a vehicle parked in a lot behind a jewelry store at
0300 and the motor is running. The proper way to investigate would be to do
which of the following?
(A) Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone to return
(B) Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch - CORRECT ANSWER
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch
,MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE| GRADED A+
You receive a report from dispatch of a possible domestic dispute in progress. The
caller states the neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the
caller heard gunshots coming from the residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The
lights are off. The correct way to respond would be to do which of the following?
(A) Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a response
(B) Proceed cautiously and silently enter the house
(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct ad - CORRECT ANSWER
(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to
see if there are signs of movement
The best method of determining a stolen vehicle that is not moving would be to do
which of the following?
(A) Check VIN through LEIN
(B) Check license plate through LEIN
(C) Check suspect's driver's license number and plate through LEIN - CORRECT
ANSWER (A) Check VIN through LEIN
,MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE| GRADED A+
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store, you see someone walking towards
you. He sees you, reaches in his pocket, puts something in dumpster, then turns
and walks away. You should:
(A) Radio for backup, then chase the suspect
(B) Interview the suspect and see if it warrants backup
(C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
- CORRECT ANSWER (C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see
if it warrants investigation
You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One
person is dead and the ambulance has just taken an injured person to the
hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are walking through debris at
the scene. After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response?
(A) Arrange flares and start directing traffic away from the scene
(B) Radio dispatch and proceed to hospital to investigate
(C) Control crowd at scene and orevent scene from furth - CORRECT ANSWER
, MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE| GRADED A+
(C) Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further contamination
You are assigned to observe the sight of a protest. You see a van leaving the
scene where picketers are. The picketers surround the van and start to rock it,
then drag the driver out and start to beat him with the crowbar. During the
incident you shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You
exit your patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be?
(A) Shotgun
(B) Nightstick
(C) Handgun - CORRECT ANSWER (B) Nightstick
At the scene of an accident you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5
mph over the speed limit and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see the
driver has a BAC of .06%. You do not have enough to charge for OWI. You should
take which of the following courses of action?
(A) Write a speeding ticket
(B) Write a careless driving ticket
(C) Write and arrest for Reckless Driving - CORRECT ANSWER (A) Write a
speeding ticket
