POLICE ACADEMY EXAM #3
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% PASS
Whren v US - ANSWER ✔✔Legality of prextext stops: using a minor
traffic or equipment violation as means to investigate a possible more
serious violation
When clearing vehicles watch for - ANSWER ✔✔crossfire (dont
approach on different sides)
How should you position your vehicle - ANSWER ✔✔no more than 2
car lengths
offset your vehicle
,Begin the call out stop ___ and include __ - ANSWER ✔✔before you
hit emergency equipment
call out
location
plate number
brief vehcile discription if desired
when stopping a vehicle you first step should be - ANSWER ✔✔to
notify dispatch
flashlight should be held using - ANSWER ✔✔support hand (keep
gun hand empty)
Beam light into - ANSWER ✔✔mirrors or interior of vehicle
At night, when approaching a vehcile - ANSWER ✔✔go around the
back of patrol car
passenger side officer should appraoch - ANSWER ✔✔first
initial position will be just behind - ANSWER ✔✔the pillar separtating
the front and rear seats (B pillar)
- do not have to remain in this position
,Whenever possible, do not attempt to a - ANSWER ✔✔custodial
arrest without backup
when removing someone from ofender vehicle romove - ANSWER
✔✔one at a time if multiple people
Where to handcuff after removing offender from vehicle - ANSWER
✔✔in the "V", the space created by the open door on one side and
offender vehicle on the other
Issuing commands- 1st step - ANSWER ✔✔put your hands on the
steering wheel - first step to take ensure hands are visible before going
forward
Search off side of vehicles (search of person). Do NOT - ANSWER
✔✔search between police and offender vehicles
Select a safe location to stop the vehicle. Select an area - ANSWER
✔✔1. That does not create a traffic hazard.
2. Open to the view of other motorists.
3. Enhances personal safety
Stop the vehicle using appropriate procedures. - ANSWER ✔✔1..
Write down the license number prior to signaling the violator
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, 2. Signal violator using lights and/or siren.
a. 50 to 100 feet behind, usually lights only.
3. Position patrol vehicle appropriately.
a. Behind (about 1 car length) and offset from the violator's
vehicle.
4. Notify dispatch of location and reason for stop, and license number
of the violator's vehicle
Approach the vehicle using appropriate safety precautions. -
ANSWER ✔✔Observe occupants before exiting patrol vehicle.
a. Look for suspicious or furtive movements.
2. Illuminate vehicle with headlights, spotlight and/or flashlight.
3. Continue observation of occupants while approaching the vehicle and
throughout the stop
Maintain a position that keeps violator off balance.
Maintain control throughout the traffic stop - ANSWER ✔✔Includes all
vehicle occupants.
2. Remain alert and be prepared for unexpected occurrences.
a. No such thing as a "routine" traffic stop!
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% PASS
Whren v US - ANSWER ✔✔Legality of prextext stops: using a minor
traffic or equipment violation as means to investigate a possible more
serious violation
When clearing vehicles watch for - ANSWER ✔✔crossfire (dont
approach on different sides)
How should you position your vehicle - ANSWER ✔✔no more than 2
car lengths
offset your vehicle
,Begin the call out stop ___ and include __ - ANSWER ✔✔before you
hit emergency equipment
call out
location
plate number
brief vehcile discription if desired
when stopping a vehicle you first step should be - ANSWER ✔✔to
notify dispatch
flashlight should be held using - ANSWER ✔✔support hand (keep
gun hand empty)
Beam light into - ANSWER ✔✔mirrors or interior of vehicle
At night, when approaching a vehcile - ANSWER ✔✔go around the
back of patrol car
passenger side officer should appraoch - ANSWER ✔✔first
initial position will be just behind - ANSWER ✔✔the pillar separtating
the front and rear seats (B pillar)
- do not have to remain in this position
,Whenever possible, do not attempt to a - ANSWER ✔✔custodial
arrest without backup
when removing someone from ofender vehicle romove - ANSWER
✔✔one at a time if multiple people
Where to handcuff after removing offender from vehicle - ANSWER
✔✔in the "V", the space created by the open door on one side and
offender vehicle on the other
Issuing commands- 1st step - ANSWER ✔✔put your hands on the
steering wheel - first step to take ensure hands are visible before going
forward
Search off side of vehicles (search of person). Do NOT - ANSWER
✔✔search between police and offender vehicles
Select a safe location to stop the vehicle. Select an area - ANSWER
✔✔1. That does not create a traffic hazard.
2. Open to the view of other motorists.
3. Enhances personal safety
Stop the vehicle using appropriate procedures. - ANSWER ✔✔1..
Write down the license number prior to signaling the violator
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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, 2. Signal violator using lights and/or siren.
a. 50 to 100 feet behind, usually lights only.
3. Position patrol vehicle appropriately.
a. Behind (about 1 car length) and offset from the violator's
vehicle.
4. Notify dispatch of location and reason for stop, and license number
of the violator's vehicle
Approach the vehicle using appropriate safety precautions. -
ANSWER ✔✔Observe occupants before exiting patrol vehicle.
a. Look for suspicious or furtive movements.
2. Illuminate vehicle with headlights, spotlight and/or flashlight.
3. Continue observation of occupants while approaching the vehicle and
throughout the stop
Maintain a position that keeps violator off balance.
Maintain control throughout the traffic stop - ANSWER ✔✔Includes all
vehicle occupants.
2. Remain alert and be prepared for unexpected occurrences.
a. No such thing as a "routine" traffic stop!
