HIGH LIABILITIES SOCE REVIEW Exam
2025 Questions and Answers
PSI - ANS -proper tire inflation ensures tires are inflated at or above the manufacturer's
recommended
-can be found on the doorjamb
liability - ANS An officer creates potential for ____ if something happens because of a vehicle
problem,
especially if inspection and correction could have prevented that problem
personal safety - ANS For ____, an officer should perform inspections before and after every
use of the vehicle
Belts, hoses, and wires - ANS _______ are essential for the safe operation of the vehicle and
should be inspected each day before operating the vehicle
exterior - ANS After inspecting a vehicle's ____, do not drive it without checking under the
hood
front tire - ANS If the _____ fails, the vehicle may lose traction. You may have difficulty
steering, feel vibration in the steering wheel, and feel the vehicle pulling in the direction of the
affected tire
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,rear tire - ANS If the ____ fails, the vehicle may also lose traction and pull in an unpredictable
direction.
belts - ANS should be checked for fraying, cuts, cracking, and gouges
hoses - ANS should be checked for dry rot, cracking, holes, bulges, and leak
terminal connections, water level (if applicable), and signs of damage to the battery's exterior -
ANS checking for the battery should include
seatbelts - ANS should be observed for fraying and binding and to
make sure the clasp locks properly
Headlights, interior lights, turn signals, and hazard
flashers - ANS should be tested to ensure that they operate normally
communications equipment - ANS will be tested to make certain that radio transmissions can
be made and received
windows and doors - ANS After the initial inspection, start the vehicle's engine and check
_______ for proper operation
turn off the engine - ANS While the vehicle is running, look under
it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front of it) to check for leaks that may not be
apparent when the vehicle is off. After completing this check, you can ______
acuity - ANS sharpness of vision
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,depth perception - ANS ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far
away an object is ____
peripheral vision - ANS ability to see above, below, and to the sides (A person who is in a
stationary vehicle and who has good peripheral vision can see about 180
degrees from side to side.)
color vision - ANS ability to distinguish colors
night vision - ANS ability to see clearly in darkness
90-95 percent - ANS Vision supplies approximately ______ of incoming data to a driver. It
gives valuable information needed to detect and avoid hazards
Environmental and physical conditions, alertness, and aging are - ANS factors that affect
vision
hearing - ANS lets officers locate the source of sounds that may indicate a problem with a
vehicle, a suspicious
incident, or a crime
touch - ANS can help an officer detect problems that can affect vehicle operation and control
keen observer and be aware of hisor her surroundings - ANS Several techniques can enhance
an officer's ability to be a
damaged or altered surfaces - ANS may include potholes and sinkholes, curbs, and railroad
tracks
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, rain - ANS -can cause a vehicle to lose traction and skid out of control
-even a small amount of ___ can cause a car to float off the road
intersections - ANS Officers should be especially careful at ____, as they represent the single
greatest threat to safe
vehicle operation
steer - ANS to a safe location in the direction you want to go is also a good tactic for avoiding
a crash
side of the vehicle - ANS If you cannot avoid hitting a fixed object or an oncoming vehicle,
you should hit the
object with the ____ rather than head on, glancing off the object or vehicle
two second rule - ANS - establishes a minimum safe following distance for all vehicles and
provides space and time for the driver to react to potential hazards
-applies at the posted speed limit when weather and road conditions are good
-to follow principles of this... watch the vehicle traveling in the same direction in front you as it
passes a fixed point, then count off the seconds it takes the patrol vehicle to reach the same
fixed point
the four second rule - ANS Under poor road conditions or in inclement weather, officers
should use _____
-Its principles are the same as those of the two-second rule, except that _____ are counted
after the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object
pitch - ANS occurs during acceleration or braking and causes the transfer of a vehicle's
weight from front to rear
or rear to front
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2025 Questions and Answers
PSI - ANS -proper tire inflation ensures tires are inflated at or above the manufacturer's
recommended
-can be found on the doorjamb
liability - ANS An officer creates potential for ____ if something happens because of a vehicle
problem,
especially if inspection and correction could have prevented that problem
personal safety - ANS For ____, an officer should perform inspections before and after every
use of the vehicle
Belts, hoses, and wires - ANS _______ are essential for the safe operation of the vehicle and
should be inspected each day before operating the vehicle
exterior - ANS After inspecting a vehicle's ____, do not drive it without checking under the
hood
front tire - ANS If the _____ fails, the vehicle may lose traction. You may have difficulty
steering, feel vibration in the steering wheel, and feel the vehicle pulling in the direction of the
affected tire
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,rear tire - ANS If the ____ fails, the vehicle may also lose traction and pull in an unpredictable
direction.
belts - ANS should be checked for fraying, cuts, cracking, and gouges
hoses - ANS should be checked for dry rot, cracking, holes, bulges, and leak
terminal connections, water level (if applicable), and signs of damage to the battery's exterior -
ANS checking for the battery should include
seatbelts - ANS should be observed for fraying and binding and to
make sure the clasp locks properly
Headlights, interior lights, turn signals, and hazard
flashers - ANS should be tested to ensure that they operate normally
communications equipment - ANS will be tested to make certain that radio transmissions can
be made and received
windows and doors - ANS After the initial inspection, start the vehicle's engine and check
_______ for proper operation
turn off the engine - ANS While the vehicle is running, look under
it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front of it) to check for leaks that may not be
apparent when the vehicle is off. After completing this check, you can ______
acuity - ANS sharpness of vision
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,depth perception - ANS ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far
away an object is ____
peripheral vision - ANS ability to see above, below, and to the sides (A person who is in a
stationary vehicle and who has good peripheral vision can see about 180
degrees from side to side.)
color vision - ANS ability to distinguish colors
night vision - ANS ability to see clearly in darkness
90-95 percent - ANS Vision supplies approximately ______ of incoming data to a driver. It
gives valuable information needed to detect and avoid hazards
Environmental and physical conditions, alertness, and aging are - ANS factors that affect
vision
hearing - ANS lets officers locate the source of sounds that may indicate a problem with a
vehicle, a suspicious
incident, or a crime
touch - ANS can help an officer detect problems that can affect vehicle operation and control
keen observer and be aware of hisor her surroundings - ANS Several techniques can enhance
an officer's ability to be a
damaged or altered surfaces - ANS may include potholes and sinkholes, curbs, and railroad
tracks
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, rain - ANS -can cause a vehicle to lose traction and skid out of control
-even a small amount of ___ can cause a car to float off the road
intersections - ANS Officers should be especially careful at ____, as they represent the single
greatest threat to safe
vehicle operation
steer - ANS to a safe location in the direction you want to go is also a good tactic for avoiding
a crash
side of the vehicle - ANS If you cannot avoid hitting a fixed object or an oncoming vehicle,
you should hit the
object with the ____ rather than head on, glancing off the object or vehicle
two second rule - ANS - establishes a minimum safe following distance for all vehicles and
provides space and time for the driver to react to potential hazards
-applies at the posted speed limit when weather and road conditions are good
-to follow principles of this... watch the vehicle traveling in the same direction in front you as it
passes a fixed point, then count off the seconds it takes the patrol vehicle to reach the same
fixed point
the four second rule - ANS Under poor road conditions or in inclement weather, officers
should use _____
-Its principles are the same as those of the two-second rule, except that _____ are counted
after the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object
pitch - ANS occurs during acceleration or braking and causes the transfer of a vehicle's
weight from front to rear
or rear to front
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