LEO Vehicle Operation UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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1. Operating a motor vehicle in a LEO setting is a... Dynamic and challenging task
2. What are some complexities not experienced in Drive in emergency mode, commu-
normal driving? nicate with dispatch, and remain
aware of the actions of other drivers
3. An officer's awareness of the effects of Physiological and psychological
and stressors on
their driving is critical
4. During vehicle inspection, you will check... The proper fluid levels, hoses, elec-
trical wiring, belts, and tires.
5. What helps officers remember what equipment Inspection forms
must be inspected?
6. What should you perform before and after Vehicle inspections
shifts?
7. What happens when you fail to inspect a vehicle May miss potential safety hazards
properly?
8. Conduct a quick visual examination of the vehi- * Scratched paint that may be the
cle's body and undercarriage and look for the result of contact with an object or
following: intentional damage
* Dents that are more obvious signs
of contact with another object, per-
haps a vehicle
* Missing or broken light covers that
can present a hazard to other drivers
and may be a traflc violation
* Damaged emergency equipment,
such as a siren, light bar, or oth-
, er emergency lights that could pre-
vent operating the vehicle in emer-
gency mode—watch for malfunc-
tioning equipment so it can be re-
paired before use
* Broken or cracked glass that could
injure you and impair vision
* Broken or cracked mirrors that
could impair vision
* A dirty windshield that could im-
pair observation ability
* Foreign objects, such as tree limbs
and road debris trapped under the
vehicle, that could cause serious
problems if they strike one of the
vehicle's moving parts
* Foreign objects on the undercar-
riage other than natural objects or
road debris, which means a po-
tentially harmful device, such as an
explosive. (If an explosive or oth-
er harmful device is detected, back
away from the vehicle and contact
the appropriate personnel as desig-
nated by your agency's policies and
procedures.)
* Fluid leaks visible on the ground
under the vehicle
9. Inspection of the vehicles exterior also in- Tired and rims
cludes?
, 10. Tires should be checked for? Uneven wear that may result from
improper balance or alignment,
over inflation, or under inflation
11. Tire inflation is measured by PSI (pounds per square inch)
12. Do not do what if you have a nail in the tire? Remove it
13. You should inspect the rims on the vehicle for Dents, cracks, or damage to the
what? bead
14. If the front tire fails The vehicle may lose traction
15. If the rear tire fails The vehicle may also lose traction
and pull in an unpredictable direc-
tion.
16. A good looking exterior does not guarantee Proper vehicle operation
17. Make sure all vehicle fluids are At the manufacturers recommended
levels before driving
18. The fluid levels you should check include: - engine oil
- transmission fluid
- brake fluid
- power steering fluid
- coolant reservoir
- windshield washer fluid
19. What are essential for the safe operation of the Hoses, wires, and belts
vehicle
20. Check belts for Fraying, cuts, cracks, and gouges
Answers
1. Operating a motor vehicle in a LEO setting is a... Dynamic and challenging task
2. What are some complexities not experienced in Drive in emergency mode, commu-
normal driving? nicate with dispatch, and remain
aware of the actions of other drivers
3. An officer's awareness of the effects of Physiological and psychological
and stressors on
their driving is critical
4. During vehicle inspection, you will check... The proper fluid levels, hoses, elec-
trical wiring, belts, and tires.
5. What helps officers remember what equipment Inspection forms
must be inspected?
6. What should you perform before and after Vehicle inspections
shifts?
7. What happens when you fail to inspect a vehicle May miss potential safety hazards
properly?
8. Conduct a quick visual examination of the vehi- * Scratched paint that may be the
cle's body and undercarriage and look for the result of contact with an object or
following: intentional damage
* Dents that are more obvious signs
of contact with another object, per-
haps a vehicle
* Missing or broken light covers that
can present a hazard to other drivers
and may be a traflc violation
* Damaged emergency equipment,
such as a siren, light bar, or oth-
, er emergency lights that could pre-
vent operating the vehicle in emer-
gency mode—watch for malfunc-
tioning equipment so it can be re-
paired before use
* Broken or cracked glass that could
injure you and impair vision
* Broken or cracked mirrors that
could impair vision
* A dirty windshield that could im-
pair observation ability
* Foreign objects, such as tree limbs
and road debris trapped under the
vehicle, that could cause serious
problems if they strike one of the
vehicle's moving parts
* Foreign objects on the undercar-
riage other than natural objects or
road debris, which means a po-
tentially harmful device, such as an
explosive. (If an explosive or oth-
er harmful device is detected, back
away from the vehicle and contact
the appropriate personnel as desig-
nated by your agency's policies and
procedures.)
* Fluid leaks visible on the ground
under the vehicle
9. Inspection of the vehicles exterior also in- Tired and rims
cludes?
, 10. Tires should be checked for? Uneven wear that may result from
improper balance or alignment,
over inflation, or under inflation
11. Tire inflation is measured by PSI (pounds per square inch)
12. Do not do what if you have a nail in the tire? Remove it
13. You should inspect the rims on the vehicle for Dents, cracks, or damage to the
what? bead
14. If the front tire fails The vehicle may lose traction
15. If the rear tire fails The vehicle may also lose traction
and pull in an unpredictable direc-
tion.
16. A good looking exterior does not guarantee Proper vehicle operation
17. Make sure all vehicle fluids are At the manufacturers recommended
levels before driving
18. The fluid levels you should check include: - engine oil
- transmission fluid
- brake fluid
- power steering fluid
- coolant reservoir
- windshield washer fluid
19. What are essential for the safe operation of the Hoses, wires, and belts
vehicle
20. Check belts for Fraying, cuts, cracks, and gouges
