Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
DoD 4500.36-R: Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles - CORRECT
ANSWER - provides policy and procedures for the operation of DoD owned, leased, and
operated non-tactical vehicles (ntvs)
OPNAV 5100.12J: Navy Traffic Safety Program - CORRECT ANSWER - establishes the
emergency vehicle operator course (evoc) program within the navy
Recertification Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - every three years
OF-346: US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card - CORRECT
ANSWER - valid for a period of four years
True Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER - a situation in which there is a high probability
of death or serious injury to an individual or significant property loss, and action by an
emergency vehicle operator may reduce the seriousness of the situation
Due Regard - CORRECT ANSWER - a reasonably careful person performing similar
duties and under similar circumstances, would react in the same manner
The Federal Drivers Act - CORRECT ANSWER - to relieve government drivers from the
burden of personal liability for claims arising from vehicular accidents occurring during their
course of employment
Emergency Driving - CORRECT ANSWER - all states give emergency vehicle operators
limited exemption from certain traffic laws for emergency driving. this exemption recognizes the
social importance of rapid response
, Use of Deadly Force- Vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER - using a vehicle to block or ram a
fleeing suspect may be deadly force, subject to the same laws that apply to firing a gun to
prevent escape of a suspect
Psychological Factors - CORRECT ANSWER - aggressiveness, assertiveness, attitudes
and values, emotions, stress, anger, and depression
Patience - CORRECT ANSWER - an individual's ability to look at a situation logically;
promotes a "low-risk", "high-gain" attitude while impatience inversely promotes a "high-risk",
"low-gain" attitude
Impatience - CORRECT ANSWER - when the operator is always trying to rush
Visibility Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER - fog, haze, smoke, or mist will reduce
visibility distance and therefore reaction time
During Low Visibility Conditions - CORRECT ANSWER - slow down, increase following
distance, and use the headlights on low beam only
Night Driving - CORRECT ANSWER - reduced light will reduce identifiable details and
conceal hazards, headlights only illuminate a relatively short and narrow area ahead of the
vehicle
Road Conditions: Water - CORRECT ANSWER - standing water on one side of the road
will cause the vehicle to pull in that direction depending on speed and depth of water;
hydroplaning can occur;
deep water can cause vehicle damage
Road Conditions: Mud - CORRECT ANSWER - mud can fill the tread of the tires causing
loss of traction;
sliding sideways in mud can cause a buildup of mud on the sidewall leading to roll-over