BLEA 855 Traffic Final Questions with Certified Solutions

BLEA 855 Traffic Final Questions with Certified Solutions #1 - Leaving a child under 16 unattended in running MV in a parking lot... what crime is it? Infraction or Misdemeanor? Misdemeanor #2 - If you respond to a two vehicle collision & vehicle #2 is stopped at a stop sign & vehicle 1 is traveling directly behind vehicle 2 and failed to stop, colliding with vehicle 2. Which vehicle has legal standing? Vehicle 2 has legal standing because they were stopped for a legal purpose. Vehicle 1 is at fault. #3 - Not a violation for a motorcycle to be equipped with a blue dot tail insert as long as it does not exceed 1" in diameter. True. #4 - True or false? If a violator refuses to give you their drivers license but is willing to verbally provide you the info, it is not a violation. False. It is a violation, failure to provide info. Required by law to provide proof, failure to do so is a criminal offense. #5 - When approaching a four way stop intersection, a driver turning right, is not required to come to a complete stop prior to turning if they can clearly see oncoming traffic in the other direction. True or False? False. Must stop before making a turn. #6 - WA Residents have how many days to notify DOL of address change on driver's license? 10 days. #7 - You observe a MV traveling southbound on a 3-lane roadway behind a line of five cars, the driver goes left into the 2 way center lane and passes those vehicles then moves back into the south bound lane. What is the violation? Improper use of a turn lane. #8 - Which of the following drivers does not need a CDL? A driver whose vehicles weighs 26,000 lbs. #9 - Which vehicle part provides the best coverage from handgun rounds? The engine block. #10 - A resident of WA Driver's License is suspended or revoked - may they operate a vehicle legally in the state of WA if they can obtain a valid driver's license from another state? False. #17 - If you choose not to book a person, on a criminal violation and they are with a child, what options do you have to get them home. Call a cab and send the ticket in the mail. Or See if someone with valid license (friend/etc) can get her, the car, and the kid. #18 - If the driver had not committed any other violations other than having a an unbelted child in the car, could you have stopped them? Yes or no? Yes. #19 - Someone not wearing a seatbelt informs you they have a medical exemption and don't have to wear it, by law what must they provide to you in order for them to have this exemption? A letter from a doctor #20 - How many days does a violator have to respond to a traffic infraction? 15 days #21 - A signal of intention to turn or move right or left when required shall be given continuously during and not less than how many feet before the turn is executed... 100 feet #22 - Driver approaching stop sign/stop line are obligated to stop before passing the stop sign/stop line... true or false? True. #23 - You stop a vehicle for speeding, you contact the driver who gives you a WA ID and a current vehicle registration but tells you they have no insurance.. you run a driver's license check and the WA ID is current invalid with no photo attached. What citation forms would be used and how many forms would you need to fill out for the appropriate violations? One infraction slip needed (speeding, no insurance, invalid no photo = 3 total violations). #24 - The right of way at an intersection may be indicated by two different types of traffic control devices. What would those 2 be? Stop sign AND yield sign. #25 - A driver traveling upon a separated roadway is required to stop for a school bus that is displaying visual signs on the adjacent roadway. True or false? False - RCW 46.61.370 #26 - Warning lights or flags are required on loads that project more than four feet from the rear of a vehicle. True or false? True. #27 - You ask a violator for his license, vehicle reg, proof of insurance - the driver hands over everything except their license. You ask if he has any forms of ID and he says "no". You return to your patrol vehicle and run a driver's check. License is expired. What violation has he committed? NVOL w/o ID, misdemeanor #28 - On a two lane road it is unlawful to pass in how many feet on the approach to an intersection or within the intersection? 100 feet #29 - #68 - Explain the difference between primary and secondary traffic violations. Provide an example of each. - Primary: any viol you could stop a vehicle for (speeding, tabs expired, failure to yield to stop sign) - Secondary: require a primary to pull over and cite (intermediate driver's license violations, failure to secure sound system/audio equipment, dangerously distracted driving) #67 - 3 E's of Traffic Equipment education, engineering, enforcement #66 - Which of the following is NOT a circumstance in which LEO can impound a vehicle pursuant to RCW 46.55.113 .. Recovering a stolen vehicle DUI Arrest Illegally parked in posted zone Driver cited for reckless driving where the vehicle is illegally parked illegally parked car #65 - List 3 vehicle positions, pros & cons + draw pics Offset (to the side of vehicle, closer to roadway than violator) Pros: light curtain can still be effective (helpful at night), can provide traffic buffer or adequate cover in firefight Cons: consumes a lot of space Angle (most popular for traffic stops, 45') Pros: provides great cover for firefight, doesn't take up as much space, doesn't have to be exact 45' angle Cons: at night the light curtain goes onto roadway not violator's vehicle, if you have a partner they don't have cover Inline (parked directly aligned with other vehicle) Pros: least amount of space, direct light curtain Cons: lack of cover compared to offset or inline #64 - There is a certain point between the officer's vehicle and the violator's vehicle where it can be a better tactical decision to move forward than to move back. What is that point called? Point of no return #63 - The RCW for "following too closely" applied by determining the violator was.. - within 15' of the vehicle in front of it - 20' of the vehicle - within a safe stopping distance - not within reasonable + prudent distance given traffic conditions not within reasonable + prudent distance given traffic conditions #62 - While investigating a traffic collision the at-fault driver comes back with a warrant for his arrest. You will only make the arrest after interviewing all parties, true or false? False. #61 - The primary function of traffic control is to move vehicles and pedestrians safely & expeditiously through and around an incident site while protecting onsite personnel & equipment. True or false? True. #60 - Per RCW 46.61.021 (duty to obey LEO) Which of the following is not true about traffic stops... - When signaled by a LEO a person must stop when signaled to do so - Detection can only be for a reasonable amount of time & shall not exceed 20 mins regardless of amount of charges - police may request ID, reg, insurance - none of the above #2 is false - 20 min limit despite type/amount of charges #59 - You are investigating a collision & there is Probable Cause to cite one of the drivers for failing to stop at a stop sign at an intersection. By law you can get citation to them by... Issuing at scene OR sending to court for mailing #58 - After considering several factors, you decide to stop a vehicle. Generally the safest way to initiate your traffic stop is by... First, radio in. Then, activate your lights. #57 - Contacting the violator on a traffic stop does not involve which of the following steps: - Checking for traffic before exiting vehicle - Observing activity in violators vehicle - Stopping at point of no return to assess