EVOC MPTC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Police car crashes are the ____ most common cause of death for officers. - ANSWER-2nd
Kinetic Energy - ANSWER-Energy an objext possesses by being in motion.
Momentum - ANSWER-Is the combined mass + velocity of an object. An object in motion tends to remain in
motion until acted upon by an outside force.
Frequent ______ can help reduce the chances of mechanical or performance failures. - ANSWER-Vehicle
Inspections
When inspecting the exterior of the MV you want to look for what? - ANSWER-Fluids, leaks & damage. Remove
Dirt/snow or other visual obstructions. Confirm all lights work.
What is the minimum tire depth you can have that is safe. - ANSWER-At least 2/32
If the patrol car is equipped with ABS, the dash light will appear for _______ when starting the engine. -
ANSWER-1-3 Seconds
When inspecting the interior of the patrol vehicle you look for what? - ANSWER-Steering wheel, door locks,
, mirror and seat controls, window controls, windshield wipers, parking & brake.
You should do what with items in the rear or trunk of your patrol vehicle - ANSWER-Secure all items
Longitudinal weight transfers occurs when vehicles are ? - ANSWER-Accelerating or Braking
Lateral weight transfer occurs when vehicles are ? - ANSWER-Side to side, when vehicle turns
After you transport a person/prisoner in your Patrol Vehicle you immediately do what after? - ANSWER-Search
passenger area
Human error is responsible for ____ of all vehicle crashes. - ANSWER-90%
Competence bias - ANSWER-People over-estimate or do not recognize skill deficiencies.
Self-righteousness - ANSWER-Drivers who believe they are above the law
Less than ____ Hours of sleep your more likely to crash - ANSWER-5
Don't use what, on either pedal to accelerate or brake - ANSWER-Left foot
Steering wheel hand position - ANSWER-3 & 9 o'clock
T.O.P.S stands for? - ANSWER-Traffic Occupant Protection Systems
T.O.P.S is best described as? - ANSWER-Vehicle features and technologies designed to help prevent crashes and
keep drivers safe during a crash.
Police car crashes are the ____ most common cause of death for officers. - ANSWER-2nd
Kinetic Energy - ANSWER-Energy an objext possesses by being in motion.
Momentum - ANSWER-Is the combined mass + velocity of an object. An object in motion tends to remain in
motion until acted upon by an outside force.
Frequent ______ can help reduce the chances of mechanical or performance failures. - ANSWER-Vehicle
Inspections
When inspecting the exterior of the MV you want to look for what? - ANSWER-Fluids, leaks & damage. Remove
Dirt/snow or other visual obstructions. Confirm all lights work.
What is the minimum tire depth you can have that is safe. - ANSWER-At least 2/32
If the patrol car is equipped with ABS, the dash light will appear for _______ when starting the engine. -
ANSWER-1-3 Seconds
When inspecting the interior of the patrol vehicle you look for what? - ANSWER-Steering wheel, door locks,
, mirror and seat controls, window controls, windshield wipers, parking & brake.
You should do what with items in the rear or trunk of your patrol vehicle - ANSWER-Secure all items
Longitudinal weight transfers occurs when vehicles are ? - ANSWER-Accelerating or Braking
Lateral weight transfer occurs when vehicles are ? - ANSWER-Side to side, when vehicle turns
After you transport a person/prisoner in your Patrol Vehicle you immediately do what after? - ANSWER-Search
passenger area
Human error is responsible for ____ of all vehicle crashes. - ANSWER-90%
Competence bias - ANSWER-People over-estimate or do not recognize skill deficiencies.
Self-righteousness - ANSWER-Drivers who believe they are above the law
Less than ____ Hours of sleep your more likely to crash - ANSWER-5
Don't use what, on either pedal to accelerate or brake - ANSWER-Left foot
Steering wheel hand position - ANSWER-3 & 9 o'clock
T.O.P.S stands for? - ANSWER-Traffic Occupant Protection Systems
T.O.P.S is best described as? - ANSWER-Vehicle features and technologies designed to help prevent crashes and
keep drivers safe during a crash.
