Questions and CORRECT Answers
Police car crashes are the ____ most common cause of death for officers. - CORRECT
ANSWER -2nd
Kinetic Energy - CORRECT ANSWER -Energy an objext possesses by being in motion.
Momentum - CORRECT ANSWER -Is the combined mass + velocity of an object. An
object in motion tends to remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force.
Frequent ______ can help reduce the chances of mechanical or performance failures. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Vehicle Inspections
When inspecting the exterior of the MV you want to look for what? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Fluids, leaks & damage. Remove Dirt/snow or other visual obstructions.
Confirm all lights work.
What is the minimum tire depth you can have that is safe. - CORRECT ANSWER -At
least 2/32
If the patrol car is equipped with ABS, the dash light will appear for _______ when starting the
engine. - CORRECT ANSWER -1-3 Seconds
When inspecting the interior of the patrol vehicle you look for what? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Steering wheel, door locks, mirror and seat controls, window controls,
windshield wipers, parking & brake.
You should do what with items in the rear or trunk of your patrol vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER -Secure all items
, Longitudinal weight transfers occurs when vehicles are ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Accelerating or Braking
Lateral weight transfer occurs when vehicles are ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Side to side,
when vehicle turns
After you transport a person/prisoner in your Patrol Vehicle you immediately do what after? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Search passenger area
Human error is responsible for ____ of all vehicle crashes. - CORRECT ANSWER -90%
Competence bias - CORRECT ANSWER -People over-estimate or do not recognize skill
deficiencies.
Self-righteousness - CORRECT ANSWER -Drivers who believe they are above the law
Less than ____ Hours of sleep your more likely to crash - CORRECT ANSWER -5
Don't use what, on either pedal to accelerate or brake - CORRECT ANSWER -Left foot
Steering wheel hand position - CORRECT ANSWER -3 & 9 o'clock
T.O.P.S stands for? - CORRECT ANSWER -Traffic Occupant Protection Systems
T.O.P.S is best described as? - CORRECT ANSWER -Vehicle features and technologies
designed to help prevent crashes and keep drivers safe during a crash.
ESC stands for? - CORRECT ANSWER -Electronic Stability Control