MCOLES State Licensing Exam Prep
Questions and Answers
When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? - Answer-The
beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in your vehicle
You can arrest for the following offenses: - 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 - Answer-(C) Take down license plate number
and contact dispatch
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 - 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 - Answer-(A) Check VIN through LEIN
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 - 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 - Answer-(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 - 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 - Answer-(A) Write a speeding ticket
While on patrol you observe a vehicle parked in a body shop matching the description of a vehicle
involved in a recent felony. You note that there is heavy front end damage. You want to investigate
further so you should do which of the following?
(A) Enter the body shop during business hours and look closely at the vehicle while the shop is open to
the public.
(B) Call the owner of the shop and request permission to enter the shop to look at the vehicle.
(C) Leave your partner behind to guar - Answer-(C) Leave your partner behind to guard the vehicle and
seek a search warrant.
You arrive as a first responder to a car accident involving a hazardous vehicle. Ambulance has
transported injured individuals. One person has died and a crowd forms around the scene. Traffic is
backed up for miles. After positioning your vehicle, how do you proceed? - Answer-Control the crowd at
the scene, prevent further contamination
You are assigned to observe a protest. Several protesters surround a van, shake the van rapidly, and
drag the driver out of the vehicle. One of the protesters is using a crowbar. You command the violent
protesters to stop, but they don't comply. Which weapon of choice should you use to respond to this
scene? - Answer-Nightstick. Other answers will be a shotgun or a handgun. None of those are correct. If
you see nightstick — that's your answer.
You respond to a car accident. One driver was driving 5-10 miles over the speed limit and had a BAC
of .06. You do not have enough to charge for OWI — therefore you should: - Answer-Issue a speeding
ticket
Questions and Answers
When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? - Answer-The
beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in your vehicle
You can arrest for the following offenses: - 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 - Answer-(C) Take down license plate number
and contact dispatch
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 - 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 - Answer-(A) Check VIN through LEIN
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 - 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 - Answer-(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 - 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 - Answer-(A) Write a speeding ticket
While on patrol you observe a vehicle parked in a body shop matching the description of a vehicle
involved in a recent felony. You note that there is heavy front end damage. You want to investigate
further so you should do which of the following?
(A) Enter the body shop during business hours and look closely at the vehicle while the shop is open to
the public.
(B) Call the owner of the shop and request permission to enter the shop to look at the vehicle.
(C) Leave your partner behind to guar - Answer-(C) Leave your partner behind to guard the vehicle and
seek a search warrant.
You arrive as a first responder to a car accident involving a hazardous vehicle. Ambulance has
transported injured individuals. One person has died and a crowd forms around the scene. Traffic is
backed up for miles. After positioning your vehicle, how do you proceed? - Answer-Control the crowd at
the scene, prevent further contamination
You are assigned to observe a protest. Several protesters surround a van, shake the van rapidly, and
drag the driver out of the vehicle. One of the protesters is using a crowbar. You command the violent
protesters to stop, but they don't comply. Which weapon of choice should you use to respond to this
scene? - Answer-Nightstick. Other answers will be a shotgun or a handgun. None of those are correct. If
you see nightstick — that's your answer.
You respond to a car accident. One driver was driving 5-10 miles over the speed limit and had a BAC
of .06. You do not have enough to charge for OWI — therefore you should: - Answer-Issue a speeding
ticket
