Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
1. responding to emergency call
2. When an oflcer is in pursuit of a suspected violator of
the law.
3. The oflcer has probable cause to believe knowledge or
exemption requirement regarding use of red lights and presence of oflcer will cause suspect to destroy evidence
siren is allowed when: of suspected felony
4. Knowledge of oflcers presence will cause suspect to
cease a suspected felony prior to establishing grounds
for arrest and oflcer presence will cause suspect to evade
apprehension.
Police Vehicle and; vehicles operated by blood and tissue
Authorized emergency vehicle means:
banks while making emergency deliveries
While operating an authorized Law Enforcement vehicle;
whether routine patrol or emergency response, oflcers Observe Texas Traflc Laws
are still obligated to:
What is the exception to oflcers following Texas Traflc
Exist when responding to an emergency call, pursuit of a
Laws while operating an authorized Law Enforcement Ve-
violator, and responding to a fire alarm.
hicle?
You still must ensure what when responding to an emer- Intersection and road ways are clear, and will be held
gency call, pursuit of a violator and responding to a fire liable if injury or accident occurs and it is found you were
alarm? violating traflc laws at time.
1. Conditions under which a pursuit may be initiated
2. When pursuit should be terminated
An agencies written pursuit policy should include what? The manner in which emergency equipment should be
used
3 .The actual pursuit procedure
Proper Steering Techniques include:
, 1. Proper hand position
2. Shuffle Steering
3. Counter and Evasive Steering
1. Over Confidence
2. Self Righteousness
Factors which may contribute to a traflc collision include:
3. Impatience
4. Peer pressure
1. Unsafe Speed
Activities which most contribute to vehicle collision in-
2. Left Hand Turns
clude:
3. Parking
1. Time of Day
2. Number of lanes on road
Factors contributing to liability of defendants are:
3. Departmental General Orders
4. Speed of Oflcer's Vehicle
1. Failure to Supervise
2. Inadequate Training,
Developing Theories of Liability are Failure:
3. Failure to Check Driving Record
4. Inadequate Department Policy
1. Operational eflciency of Vehicle
The basic objective of a preshift vehicle inspection is to
2. Provide a sense of confident in the vehicle
maintain:
3. To prevent traflc collisions due to faulty equipment
1. Mechanical Check
Components of a preshift vehicle inspection include: 2. Interior and Exterior Check
3. Required Inventory Check
1. Seat and Mirror Adjustments
Proper Body positioning within the vehicle includes:
2. Hand and Foot Placement
1. Driver Attitude
Components of Defensive Driving Include: 2. Vehicle Capabilities
3. Driving Conditions
Advantages of using Safety belts include: 2/6