MCOLES State Licensing Exam
Prep- Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
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
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, (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
Prep- Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
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
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, (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
