Missouri Post Study Guide 2026
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Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic Accident
Records System (STARS)? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: No. However, every law
enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to
or death of a person, or total property damage to an apparent extent of
"five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or who otherwise prepares a
written report as a result of an investigation.
,Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining
the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either
end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point
directly (trilateration). The point can then be fixed as the third point of a
triangle with one known side and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: There are
three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Juvenile
Officer.
Q: Who can transport juveniles? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment
when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box
when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the
information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A
RESPONSE.
, Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-
2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic
stop?(everyone) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Everyone - you must maintain
situational awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and
what you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: The
Isosceles and the Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Yes
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle.
Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front dashboard
adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement vehicle?
- 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
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Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Latest Update
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic Accident
Records System (STARS)? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: No. However, every law
enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to
or death of a person, or total property damage to an apparent extent of
"five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or who otherwise prepares a
written report as a result of an investigation.
,Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining
the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either
end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point
directly (trilateration). The point can then be fixed as the third point of a
triangle with one known side and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: There are
three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Juvenile
Officer.
Q: Who can transport juveniles? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment
when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box
when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the
information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A
RESPONSE.
, Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-
2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic
stop?(everyone) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Everyone - you must maintain
situational awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and
what you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: The
Isosceles and the Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Yes
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle.
Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front dashboard
adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement vehicle?
- 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
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STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
