AZ POST EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH FULL SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
◉ 1. Attack by occupant(s)
2. Destruction or concealment of evidence
3. Escape of occupant(s). Answer: If an officer fails to closely watch
the movements of the occupant(s) in a vehicle before, and during,
the vehicle stop what may occur?
◉ No, Citation can be sent in by CERTIFIED mail. Answer: Does a
violator have to be present to be served a citation?
◉ No, ask them to take the documents out of the wallet Answer: Can
you take the violators wallet if they hand it to you?
◉ Prior to pulling over what should you do? Answer: Record the
license plate number, vehicle description, number of occupants
◉ What is the purpose of recording the license number, vehicle
description and number of occupants in a car before a traffic stop?
Answer: Officer safety
A follow up investigation if needed
Record of the stop established
,◉ Traffic stop steps Answer: Greet the driver
Identify yourself as a leo
Obtain drivers license, insurance , registration
Inform the driver of offense/ ticket
Explain options (court, pay, traffic school)
◉ During a traffic stop important things to remember include
Answer: Exhibit command presence and maintain officer safety
Be courteous and professional at all times
Control emotions *dont argue with violator*
Do not accept violators purse or wallet
Check validity of insurance and license
◉ After the violator signs the citation, he/she will be given the ?
Answer: Defendant and Defensive Driving class information.
,◉ what are done with the copies of the tickets? Answer: 1. The court
copy will be sent in with normal paperwork.
2. The enforcement copy will be retained by the officer.
3. The violator will be given the mail-in card and safety school
information, when applicable.
◉ When pulling a violator over for a traffic citation, use care and
caution to get the violator to the stop area safely, while being aware
of ? Answer: other traffic and pedestrians.
◉ where should the spotlight be pointed Answer: into the rear-view
mirror of the violator.
◉ On approach to the violator vehicle, you should: Answer: 1. Exit
the vehicle with only necessary equipment (e.g., a flashlight).
2. Keep weapon hand free.
3. Leave citation book in the police vehicle.
4. Check your last point of reference of your police vehicle - the left,
front quarter panel.
◉ Keep visual contact on ? Answer: the violator and on the inside of
the violator vehicle.
◉ Avoid ___________ in your own headlights Answer: silhouetting
, ◉ The following forms of identification are acceptable in identifying
the driver during a traffic stop: Answer: 1. Arizona driver's license.
2. Out-of-state license.
3. Temporary license.
4. Learner's permit.
5. Military I.D.
6. Consulate/international driver's license.
◉ at the conclusion of a traffic stop make sure the violator has what?
Answer: Ensure the violator is issued a legal copy of the citation
◉ when ending a traffic stop you should Answer: Make a cautious
re-approach to your police vehicle
◉ There are situations in which the issuance of a traffic citation is
not in the best interest of the public, give me all of the examples
Answer: A. A husband speeding while driving his pregnant wife to
the hospital because birth is imminent.
B. A person speeding to a location where one of their close relatives
has been injured or is in trouble.
C. A person who is not aware of the violation and, in the officer's
opinion, educating the offender and warning him/ her will have the
same affect as a citation.
WITH FULL SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
◉ 1. Attack by occupant(s)
2. Destruction or concealment of evidence
3. Escape of occupant(s). Answer: If an officer fails to closely watch
the movements of the occupant(s) in a vehicle before, and during,
the vehicle stop what may occur?
◉ No, Citation can be sent in by CERTIFIED mail. Answer: Does a
violator have to be present to be served a citation?
◉ No, ask them to take the documents out of the wallet Answer: Can
you take the violators wallet if they hand it to you?
◉ Prior to pulling over what should you do? Answer: Record the
license plate number, vehicle description, number of occupants
◉ What is the purpose of recording the license number, vehicle
description and number of occupants in a car before a traffic stop?
Answer: Officer safety
A follow up investigation if needed
Record of the stop established
,◉ Traffic stop steps Answer: Greet the driver
Identify yourself as a leo
Obtain drivers license, insurance , registration
Inform the driver of offense/ ticket
Explain options (court, pay, traffic school)
◉ During a traffic stop important things to remember include
Answer: Exhibit command presence and maintain officer safety
Be courteous and professional at all times
Control emotions *dont argue with violator*
Do not accept violators purse or wallet
Check validity of insurance and license
◉ After the violator signs the citation, he/she will be given the ?
Answer: Defendant and Defensive Driving class information.
,◉ what are done with the copies of the tickets? Answer: 1. The court
copy will be sent in with normal paperwork.
2. The enforcement copy will be retained by the officer.
3. The violator will be given the mail-in card and safety school
information, when applicable.
◉ When pulling a violator over for a traffic citation, use care and
caution to get the violator to the stop area safely, while being aware
of ? Answer: other traffic and pedestrians.
◉ where should the spotlight be pointed Answer: into the rear-view
mirror of the violator.
◉ On approach to the violator vehicle, you should: Answer: 1. Exit
the vehicle with only necessary equipment (e.g., a flashlight).
2. Keep weapon hand free.
3. Leave citation book in the police vehicle.
4. Check your last point of reference of your police vehicle - the left,
front quarter panel.
◉ Keep visual contact on ? Answer: the violator and on the inside of
the violator vehicle.
◉ Avoid ___________ in your own headlights Answer: silhouetting
, ◉ The following forms of identification are acceptable in identifying
the driver during a traffic stop: Answer: 1. Arizona driver's license.
2. Out-of-state license.
3. Temporary license.
4. Learner's permit.
5. Military I.D.
6. Consulate/international driver's license.
◉ at the conclusion of a traffic stop make sure the violator has what?
Answer: Ensure the violator is issued a legal copy of the citation
◉ when ending a traffic stop you should Answer: Make a cautious
re-approach to your police vehicle
◉ There are situations in which the issuance of a traffic citation is
not in the best interest of the public, give me all of the examples
Answer: A. A husband speeding while driving his pregnant wife to
the hospital because birth is imminent.
B. A person speeding to a location where one of their close relatives
has been injured or is in trouble.
C. A person who is not aware of the violation and, in the officer's
opinion, educating the offender and warning him/ her will have the
same affect as a citation.
