Police vehicle and vehicles operated by blood and tissue
banks while making emergency deliveries are considered Authorized Emergency Vehicle
what?
True or False?
False.
While operating an authorized law enforcement vehicle,
whether routine patrol or emergency response, oflcers
are not obligated to observe Texas traflc laws. What are the 3 basic objectives of a pre-shift vehicle in-
1/8
When do exemptions exist when operating an authorized spection?
law enforcement vehicle?
What 3 conditions should be included in an agencies
written pursuit policy?
What are 3 proper steering techniques?
What 4 Factors may contribute to TRAFFIC collisions?
What are 3 activities which may contribute VEHICLE colli-
sions?
What are 4 factors contributing to liability of defendants?
What are the developing theories of liability?
, Oflcers are still obligated to observe Texas traflc laws.
-Responding to an emergency call or fire alarm
-Pursuit of a violator
-When a pursuit may be initiated/terminated
-How emergency equipment should be used
-Actual pursuit procedure
-Proper hand position (9-3)
-Shuffle
-Counter/evasive techniques
-Over confidence
-Self-righteousness
-Impatience
-Peer pressure
-Unsafe speed
-Left hand turns
-Parking
-Time of Day
-Number of lanes on road
-Departmental G.Os
-Speed of oflcer's vehicle
-Failure to supervise/check driving record
-Inadequate training/departmental policy