MPOETC EXAM #22 Questions Answered 100% correct

MPOETC EXAM #22 Questions Answered 100% correct What section in the crimes code pertains to emergency vehicle operation? 3105 of PAVC When operating an emergency vehicle you must drive with...? Due Regard Three types of driving Police Officers engage in: 1. Patrol Driving (drive under speed limit) 2. Emergency Driving (lights+sirens, due regard for safety of all persons) 3. Pursuit Driving The minimum following distance in all Police driving situations is..? Four Seconds You should scan ahead...? 11 seconds -scan to the horizon, to sides, and to the rear What are your escape routes? -to the left -to the right -and to the front When/How might brakes fail? If they become overheated Drive Triangle THE DRIVER-driver's capability to maneuver a vehicle is a measurable skill. The skill level indicates how much of the vehicle capability the driver can use. THE MACHINE-most police vehicles are good handling vehicles. But some police specialty vehicles handling capabilities are lowered due to an increase in the vehicles higher center of gravity. THE ENVIRONMENT-Police drivers operate their vehicle in all types of driving conditions. The driving environment includes weather, traffic, and road design. Driver must change their driving to adapt to the driving environment. You should sound the horn how many times before backing up? Twice S.I.P.D.E. SCAN-search aggressively for potential hazards. Do not affix your eyes on one object IDENTIFY-locate hazards and potential conflicts and keep scanning the environment PREDICT-anticipate what the hazard might do and think how to avoid the situation before it happens DECIDE-what you need to do based on your prediction of an upcoming event EXECUTE-follow through on your decision. You will now use your vehicle control skills Where should your hands be on the steering wheel? -at 9 and 3 sitting in an upright position Under-Inflation -more prone to blowouts and the tire becoming overheated Over-Inflation -more prone to hydroplaning On average you will lose how much air per month in your tires? - 1 (one) PSI per month How much of your tire actually has contact with the ground? About the size of your palm Considerations for terminating a pursuit? -Recklessness of Offender's driving -Type of Offense -Weather conditions -Road conditions -Time Of Day -School Zones -Construction and work zones Who can terminate a pursuit? Anyone Considerations to Pursue -Time and weather conditions -Training, experience, and ability of officer -Special traffic concerns -Offenders abilities -Type of suspect vehicle -Recklessness of Suspect -Dangerous speeds exceeding traffic flow -Erratic Driving by suspect -Amount of pedestrian and vehicle traffic -Following Distance (Visual Contact) -Totality of the hazards created by the pursuit