EVOC Written Test Review with
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Police vehicle and vehicles operated by blood and tissue banks while making
emergency deliveries are considered what? - ANSWER-Authorized Emergency Vehicle
True or False?
While operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle, whether routine patrol or
emergency response, officers are not obligated to observe Texas traffic laws. -
ANSWER-False.
Officers are still obligated to observe Texas traffic laws.
When do exemptions exist when operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle? -
ANSWER--Responding to an emergency call or fire alarm
-Pursuit of a violator
What 3 conditions should be included in an agencies written pursuit policy? -
ANSWER--When a pursuit may be initiated/terminated
-How emergency equipment should be used
-Actual pursuit procedure
What are 3 proper steering techniques? - ANSWER--Proper hand position (9-3)
-Shuffle
-Counter/evasive techniques
What 4 Factors may contribute to TRAFFIC collisions? - ANSWER--Over confidence
-Self-righteousness
-Impatience
-Peer pressure
What are 3 activities which may contribute VEHICLE collisions? - ANSWER--Unsafe
speed
-Left hand turns
-Parking
What are 4 factors contributing to liability of defendants? - ANSWER--Time of Day
-Number of lanes on road
-Departmental G.Os
-Speed of officer's vehicle
What are the developing theories of liability? - ANSWER--Failure to supervise/check
driving record
, -Inadequate training/departmental policy
What are the 3 basic objectives of a pre-shift vehicle inspection? - ANSWER--Maintain
operational efficiency
-Provide a sense of confident in the vehicle
-Prevent traffic collisions due to faulty equipment
What are 3 Components of a Pre-shift vehicle inspection? - ANSWER--Mechanical
check
-Interior/Exterior
-Required inventory check
What is the most neglected thing in a pre-shift inspection? - ANSWER-Proper tire
inflation
What 3 things lead to Proper body positioning within a vehicle? - ANSWER--Seat
-Mirror adjustment
-Hand/foot placement
What are the 3 Components of Defensive driving? - ANSWER--Driver attitude/skill
-Vehicle capabilities
-Driving conditions
Advantages of using safety belts include: - ANSWER--Better vehicle control
-Reduce change of injury or death in collision
-Disperses impact forces across the body
-Reduces chance of a head or face strike to steering wheel
-Prevents occupants from colliding or being ejected
What 3 Traffic conditions can affect a safe vehicle operation? - ANSWER--Traffic
density
-Types of vehicles
-Pedestrians/animals
What 4 Conditions can influence overall stopping distance? - ANSWER--Vehicle
-Weather
-Speed
-Road surface
_____ can result from improper braking, cornering or power. - ANSWER-Skids
What are 3 Factors that can assist an officer while driving at a high rate of speed? -
ANSWER--Looking well ahead
-Keeping vehicle centered w/n lane
-Awareness of adverse weather/road conditions
Complete Solutions
Police vehicle and vehicles operated by blood and tissue banks while making
emergency deliveries are considered what? - ANSWER-Authorized Emergency Vehicle
True or False?
While operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle, whether routine patrol or
emergency response, officers are not obligated to observe Texas traffic laws. -
ANSWER-False.
Officers are still obligated to observe Texas traffic laws.
When do exemptions exist when operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle? -
ANSWER--Responding to an emergency call or fire alarm
-Pursuit of a violator
What 3 conditions should be included in an agencies written pursuit policy? -
ANSWER--When a pursuit may be initiated/terminated
-How emergency equipment should be used
-Actual pursuit procedure
What are 3 proper steering techniques? - ANSWER--Proper hand position (9-3)
-Shuffle
-Counter/evasive techniques
What 4 Factors may contribute to TRAFFIC collisions? - ANSWER--Over confidence
-Self-righteousness
-Impatience
-Peer pressure
What are 3 activities which may contribute VEHICLE collisions? - ANSWER--Unsafe
speed
-Left hand turns
-Parking
What are 4 factors contributing to liability of defendants? - ANSWER--Time of Day
-Number of lanes on road
-Departmental G.Os
-Speed of officer's vehicle
What are the developing theories of liability? - ANSWER--Failure to supervise/check
driving record
, -Inadequate training/departmental policy
What are the 3 basic objectives of a pre-shift vehicle inspection? - ANSWER--Maintain
operational efficiency
-Provide a sense of confident in the vehicle
-Prevent traffic collisions due to faulty equipment
What are 3 Components of a Pre-shift vehicle inspection? - ANSWER--Mechanical
check
-Interior/Exterior
-Required inventory check
What is the most neglected thing in a pre-shift inspection? - ANSWER-Proper tire
inflation
What 3 things lead to Proper body positioning within a vehicle? - ANSWER--Seat
-Mirror adjustment
-Hand/foot placement
What are the 3 Components of Defensive driving? - ANSWER--Driver attitude/skill
-Vehicle capabilities
-Driving conditions
Advantages of using safety belts include: - ANSWER--Better vehicle control
-Reduce change of injury or death in collision
-Disperses impact forces across the body
-Reduces chance of a head or face strike to steering wheel
-Prevents occupants from colliding or being ejected
What 3 Traffic conditions can affect a safe vehicle operation? - ANSWER--Traffic
density
-Types of vehicles
-Pedestrians/animals
What 4 Conditions can influence overall stopping distance? - ANSWER--Vehicle
-Weather
-Speed
-Road surface
_____ can result from improper braking, cornering or power. - ANSWER-Skids
What are 3 Factors that can assist an officer while driving at a high rate of speed? -
ANSWER--Looking well ahead
-Keeping vehicle centered w/n lane
-Awareness of adverse weather/road conditions
