CLEET - Law Enforcement Driver
Training Question and answers
already passed 2025/2026
What is the "Golden Rule"? - correct answer ✔When the pursuit becomes a hazard, pursuit should be
terminated.
The safest turnabout is a... - correct answer ✔U-turn
Most serious crashes occur at... - correct answer ✔Intersections
Most law enforcement vehicle crashes are due to... - correct answer ✔Excessive speed
Most collisions are caused by... - correct answer ✔Driver error
The five steps of the Smith System of defensive driving are - correct answer ✔1. Aim high steering -
search 12 seconds ahead in urban areas and 1/2 mile ahead in rural areas.
2. Keep eyes moving - scan near/far, left/right, in mirrors, and instrument panel
3. Get the big picture - become aware of the whole traffic scene
4. Leave yourself an out - don't get boxed in, keep a space cushion
5. Make sure they see you - make sure other drivers are aware of you
, environmental factors that are common contributors to law enforcement collisions. - correct answer
✔Weather conditions
Nighttime
Rain (standing/moving water, potholes)
Rotational braking is... - correct answer ✔Braking through a curve
The most effective braking is... - correct answer ✔Threshold braking
Acceptable hand positioning methods for steering are: - correct answer ✔While driving:
9 O'clock - 3 O'clock
Or
8 O'clock - 4 O'clock
Backing:
One hand at 12 O'clock: used for backing methods, while turning the body and looking to the rear.
Acceptable hand movements for steering. - correct answer ✔Shuffle steering
Training Question and answers
already passed 2025/2026
What is the "Golden Rule"? - correct answer ✔When the pursuit becomes a hazard, pursuit should be
terminated.
The safest turnabout is a... - correct answer ✔U-turn
Most serious crashes occur at... - correct answer ✔Intersections
Most law enforcement vehicle crashes are due to... - correct answer ✔Excessive speed
Most collisions are caused by... - correct answer ✔Driver error
The five steps of the Smith System of defensive driving are - correct answer ✔1. Aim high steering -
search 12 seconds ahead in urban areas and 1/2 mile ahead in rural areas.
2. Keep eyes moving - scan near/far, left/right, in mirrors, and instrument panel
3. Get the big picture - become aware of the whole traffic scene
4. Leave yourself an out - don't get boxed in, keep a space cushion
5. Make sure they see you - make sure other drivers are aware of you
, environmental factors that are common contributors to law enforcement collisions. - correct answer
✔Weather conditions
Nighttime
Rain (standing/moving water, potholes)
Rotational braking is... - correct answer ✔Braking through a curve
The most effective braking is... - correct answer ✔Threshold braking
Acceptable hand positioning methods for steering are: - correct answer ✔While driving:
9 O'clock - 3 O'clock
Or
8 O'clock - 4 O'clock
Backing:
One hand at 12 O'clock: used for backing methods, while turning the body and looking to the rear.
Acceptable hand movements for steering. - correct answer ✔Shuffle steering
