Chapter 1: Vehicle Operations Soce Prep
Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
Inspection includes checking...(5 things). The vehicles ________________ and ______________
must also be inspected. - ANS 1. fluid levels 2. electrical wiring 3. belts 4. hoses 5. tires
interior and exterior
It is essential to inspect a vehicle before taking _____________ of it and _______________ it on
the road. - ANS control
operating
When should an officer perform inspections? - ANS before and after every use of the vehicle.
Before using a vehicle, its body must be inspected to identify and damage. An officer should
conduct a quick visual examination of the body and undercarriage and look for the following:
(10 things) - ANS 1. scratched paint (object contact/intentional damage?) 2. dents 3.
missing/broken light covers 4. damaged emergency equipment (lights/sirens) 5.
broken/cracked glass 6. broken/cracked mirrors 7. dirty windshield 8/9. foreign objects
(natural/unnatural) under the vehicle 10. visible fluid leaks
Used to measure tire pressure (pounds per square inch) - ANS PSI
Fluid levels that should be checked: (6) - ANS 1. Brake fluid 2. coolant reservoir 3. windshield
washer 4. oil 5. power steering 6. transmission
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,Belts should be checked for... (4 things) - ANS fraying; cuts; cracks; and gouges
Hoses should be checked for... (5 things) - ANS dry rot; cracking; holes; bulges; and leaks
Wires should be checked for... (5 things) - ANS fraying; corrosion;cracked or missing
insulation; and exposure.
Due to the communications and emergency equipmentinstalled in a police vehicle, there is a
tremendous strain on the _____________; and should be checked for proper operation. -
ANS battery
Battery inspection should include... (3 things) - ANS terminal connections;
water level (if applicable); and
signs of damage to the battery's exterior.
Enhanced ________________ and ____________ ________________ are assets that greatly
assist in law enforcement duties. - ANS observation
driving skills
•Learn to recognize driving situations that can be hazardous
• Assume other drivers will make errors.
• Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to maneuver safely if a hazard
develops.
• Scan far enough ahead to be able to react safely to approaching situations.
• Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles.
• Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction. - ANS Tips officers should follow to
prevent accidents:
_______________ supplies approximately 90-95% of incoming data to a driver. - ANS Vision
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, Vision gives valuable information needed to ____________ and ____________ hazards. -
ANS Detect
Avoid
Several components of vision may affect the ability the ability to operate and control a vehicle:
(5 things) - ANS Acuity, Depth Perception, Peripheral Vision, Color Vision, Night Vision
Sharpness of vision - ANS Acuity
Ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is -
ANS Depth Perception
Ability to see above, below, and to the sides (A person who is in a stationary vehicle and who
has good peripheral vision can see about 180 degrees from side to side) - ANS Peripheral
Vision
Ability to distinguish colors - ANS Color Vision
Ability to see clearly in darkness - ANS Night Vision
Factors that affect vision (4 things) - ANS environmental conditions; physical conditions;
alertness; and aging
Describe some frequently encountered road hazards (8) - ANS pedestrians;
bicyclists/motorcyclists; skateboarders; animals; improperly parked vehicles; roadway
obstructions; surface anomalies; and damage/change to road surfaces.
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Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
Inspection includes checking...(5 things). The vehicles ________________ and ______________
must also be inspected. - ANS 1. fluid levels 2. electrical wiring 3. belts 4. hoses 5. tires
interior and exterior
It is essential to inspect a vehicle before taking _____________ of it and _______________ it on
the road. - ANS control
operating
When should an officer perform inspections? - ANS before and after every use of the vehicle.
Before using a vehicle, its body must be inspected to identify and damage. An officer should
conduct a quick visual examination of the body and undercarriage and look for the following:
(10 things) - ANS 1. scratched paint (object contact/intentional damage?) 2. dents 3.
missing/broken light covers 4. damaged emergency equipment (lights/sirens) 5.
broken/cracked glass 6. broken/cracked mirrors 7. dirty windshield 8/9. foreign objects
(natural/unnatural) under the vehicle 10. visible fluid leaks
Used to measure tire pressure (pounds per square inch) - ANS PSI
Fluid levels that should be checked: (6) - ANS 1. Brake fluid 2. coolant reservoir 3. windshield
washer 4. oil 5. power steering 6. transmission
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,Belts should be checked for... (4 things) - ANS fraying; cuts; cracks; and gouges
Hoses should be checked for... (5 things) - ANS dry rot; cracking; holes; bulges; and leaks
Wires should be checked for... (5 things) - ANS fraying; corrosion;cracked or missing
insulation; and exposure.
Due to the communications and emergency equipmentinstalled in a police vehicle, there is a
tremendous strain on the _____________; and should be checked for proper operation. -
ANS battery
Battery inspection should include... (3 things) - ANS terminal connections;
water level (if applicable); and
signs of damage to the battery's exterior.
Enhanced ________________ and ____________ ________________ are assets that greatly
assist in law enforcement duties. - ANS observation
driving skills
•Learn to recognize driving situations that can be hazardous
• Assume other drivers will make errors.
• Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to maneuver safely if a hazard
develops.
• Scan far enough ahead to be able to react safely to approaching situations.
• Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles.
• Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction. - ANS Tips officers should follow to
prevent accidents:
_______________ supplies approximately 90-95% of incoming data to a driver. - ANS Vision
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, Vision gives valuable information needed to ____________ and ____________ hazards. -
ANS Detect
Avoid
Several components of vision may affect the ability the ability to operate and control a vehicle:
(5 things) - ANS Acuity, Depth Perception, Peripheral Vision, Color Vision, Night Vision
Sharpness of vision - ANS Acuity
Ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is -
ANS Depth Perception
Ability to see above, below, and to the sides (A person who is in a stationary vehicle and who
has good peripheral vision can see about 180 degrees from side to side) - ANS Peripheral
Vision
Ability to distinguish colors - ANS Color Vision
Ability to see clearly in darkness - ANS Night Vision
Factors that affect vision (4 things) - ANS environmental conditions; physical conditions;
alertness; and aging
Describe some frequently encountered road hazards (8) - ANS pedestrians;
bicyclists/motorcyclists; skateboarders; animals; improperly parked vehicles; roadway
obstructions; surface anomalies; and damage/change to road surfaces.
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