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NC BLET LAW ENFORCEMENT DRIVER
TRAINING EXAM
Pre-operational inspection includes: - Correct Answer-1. Engine compartment
2. Vehicle exterior
3. Trunk
4. Passenger area
Check the level of fluids in these systems: - Correct Answer-1. Radiator and radiator
overflow
2. Battery
3. Windshield-washer fluid tank
4. Engine oil
5. Power steering
6. Brake
7. Transmission
T/F make sure the fluid in the radiator is cool before you remove the radiator cap -
Correct Answer-TRUE.
T/F Transmission - this check is usually with the engine running, with the park brake set,
and the transmission in park - Correct Answer-TRUE.
Check the following lights to ensure that they are operational: - Correct Answer-(1)
Headlights, low and high beam
(2) Taillights
(3) Parking lights, front, and rear
(4) Brake lights
(5) Directional lights, front and rear
(6) Side-marker lights
(7) License plate light
(8) Hazard flashers, front, and rear
(9) Emergency warning lights
(10) Interior lights: dome, citation, or map
Visually check the underside of the vehicle for fluid puddles and broken or loose
components of the: - Correct Answer-(1) Exhaust system (2) Suspension system (3)
Brake system (4) Powertrain
Equipment stored in the trunk area: - Correct Answer-(1) First aid kit (2) Fire
extinguisher (3) Flares (4) Spare tire and jack
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Should the seats be inspected after each tour of duty? - Correct Answer-YES. to ensure
that there are no weapons or contraband hidden or tucked deep inside. The back seat
should be removed if possible.
If any mechanical defects or mechanical failure are detected during the pre-operational
inspection or the operation of the vehicle what should you do? - Correct Answer-the
vehicle should be removed from service until the proper repairs have been made or the
deficiency has been corrected.
Officers who fail to detect deficiencies during pre-operational inspections or detect
changes during periods of operation have an increased possibility of? - Correct Answer-
having to react to a mechanical failure.
what are some mechanical failure situations? - Correct Answer-1) Stalled engine
2) Stuck accelerator
3) Wet engine
4) Flooded engine
5)Dead battery
6)Headlight failure
7)Leaking exhaust
8)Tire blowout
9)Brake failure
10)Wet brakes
11) Engine overheating
12)Oil indicator warning
13)Hood flies up
(How to handle a) stalled engine? - Correct Answer-Avoid braking, shift to neutral,
restart the engine, and shift to drive.
How to handle a stuck accelerator - Correct Answer-Try dislodging the accelerator
pedal, shift to neutral, brake, move to a safe location. If necessary, turn off the ignition,
but only after the car has come to a complete stop and properly parked outside the
travel portion of the roadway. This will prevent the locking of the steering wheel while
still traveling down the roadway.
how to handle a Wet engine - Correct Answer-Using the vehicle's momentum, try to
coast to a safe location. Attempt to re-start the engine after it dries.
how to handle a Flooded engine - Correct Answer-Depress the accelerator fully for five
to ten seconds. Release the accelerator and start the engine. For vehicles equipped
with an electronic fuel ejection, you may simply need to allow a few minutes for the
system to reset.
how to handle a Dead battery - Correct Answer-Officers should consult the vehicle's
owner's manual for the correct "jump-starting" procedure.
BLET
NC BLET LAW ENFORCEMENT DRIVER
TRAINING EXAM
Pre-operational inspection includes: - Correct Answer-1. Engine compartment
2. Vehicle exterior
3. Trunk
4. Passenger area
Check the level of fluids in these systems: - Correct Answer-1. Radiator and radiator
overflow
2. Battery
3. Windshield-washer fluid tank
4. Engine oil
5. Power steering
6. Brake
7. Transmission
T/F make sure the fluid in the radiator is cool before you remove the radiator cap -
Correct Answer-TRUE.
T/F Transmission - this check is usually with the engine running, with the park brake set,
and the transmission in park - Correct Answer-TRUE.
Check the following lights to ensure that they are operational: - Correct Answer-(1)
Headlights, low and high beam
(2) Taillights
(3) Parking lights, front, and rear
(4) Brake lights
(5) Directional lights, front and rear
(6) Side-marker lights
(7) License plate light
(8) Hazard flashers, front, and rear
(9) Emergency warning lights
(10) Interior lights: dome, citation, or map
Visually check the underside of the vehicle for fluid puddles and broken or loose
components of the: - Correct Answer-(1) Exhaust system (2) Suspension system (3)
Brake system (4) Powertrain
Equipment stored in the trunk area: - Correct Answer-(1) First aid kit (2) Fire
extinguisher (3) Flares (4) Spare tire and jack
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, BLET
Should the seats be inspected after each tour of duty? - Correct Answer-YES. to ensure
that there are no weapons or contraband hidden or tucked deep inside. The back seat
should be removed if possible.
If any mechanical defects or mechanical failure are detected during the pre-operational
inspection or the operation of the vehicle what should you do? - Correct Answer-the
vehicle should be removed from service until the proper repairs have been made or the
deficiency has been corrected.
Officers who fail to detect deficiencies during pre-operational inspections or detect
changes during periods of operation have an increased possibility of? - Correct Answer-
having to react to a mechanical failure.
what are some mechanical failure situations? - Correct Answer-1) Stalled engine
2) Stuck accelerator
3) Wet engine
4) Flooded engine
5)Dead battery
6)Headlight failure
7)Leaking exhaust
8)Tire blowout
9)Brake failure
10)Wet brakes
11) Engine overheating
12)Oil indicator warning
13)Hood flies up
(How to handle a) stalled engine? - Correct Answer-Avoid braking, shift to neutral,
restart the engine, and shift to drive.
How to handle a stuck accelerator - Correct Answer-Try dislodging the accelerator
pedal, shift to neutral, brake, move to a safe location. If necessary, turn off the ignition,
but only after the car has come to a complete stop and properly parked outside the
travel portion of the roadway. This will prevent the locking of the steering wheel while
still traveling down the roadway.
how to handle a Wet engine - Correct Answer-Using the vehicle's momentum, try to
coast to a safe location. Attempt to re-start the engine after it dries.
how to handle a Flooded engine - Correct Answer-Depress the accelerator fully for five
to ten seconds. Release the accelerator and start the engine. For vehicles equipped
with an electronic fuel ejection, you may simply need to allow a few minutes for the
system to reset.
how to handle a Dead battery - Correct Answer-Officers should consult the vehicle's
owner's manual for the correct "jump-starting" procedure.
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