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Police car crashes are the ____ most common cause of death for officers. - Answer: 2nd
Kinetic Energy - Answer: Energy an objext possesses by being in motion.
Momentum - Answer: Is the combined mass + velocity of an object. An object in motion
tends to remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force.
Frequent ______ can help reduce the chances of mechanical or performance failures. -
Answer: Vehicle Inspections
When inspecting the exterior of the MV you want to look for what? - Answer: Fluids, leaks &
damage. Remove Dirt/snow or other visual obstructions. Confirm all lights work.
What is the minimum tire depth you can have that is safe. - Answer: At least 2/32
If the patrol car is equipped with ABS, the dash light will appear for _______ when starting
the engine. - Answer: 1-3 Seconds
When inspecting the interior of the patrol vehicle you look for what? - Answer: Steering
wheel, door locks, mirror and seat controls, window controls, windshield wipers, parking &
brake.
You should do what with items in the rear or trunk of your patrol vehicle - Answer: Secure all
items
Longitudinal weight transfers occurs when vehicles are ? - Answer: Accelerating or Braking
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, Lateral weight transfer occurs when vehicles are ? - Answer: Side to side, when vehicle
turns
After you transport a person/prisoner in your Patrol Vehicle you immediately do what after?
- Answer: Search passenger area
Human error is responsible for ____ of all vehicle crashes. - Answer: 90%
Competence bias - Answer: People over-estimate or do not recognize skill deficiencies.
Self-righteousness - Answer: Drivers who believe they are above the law
Less than ____ Hours of sleep your more likely to crash - Answer: 5
Don't use what, on either pedal to accelerate or brake - Answer: Left foot
Steering wheel hand position - Answer: 3 & 9 o'clock
T.O.P.S stands for? - Answer: Traffic Occupant Protection Systems
T.O.P.S is best described as? - Answer: Vehicle features and technologies designed to help
prevent crashes and keep drivers safe during a crash.
ESC stands for? - Answer: Electronic Stability Control
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