NC BLET: DRIVER TRAINING TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the main sections to inspect on a vehicle during a Pre-Operational Inspection?
- Answer-1. Engine compartment
2. Vehicle Exterior
3. Trunk compartment
4. Vehicle passenger area
5. Miscellaneous equipment
Officers who fail to detect mechanical failures during pre operational inspection are at
an increased likelihood of what? - Answer-having to react to a mechanical failure on the
road
Why is it very important to thoroughly check the seats of your vehicle? - Answer-To
check for hidden contraband or weapons tucked deep in the seats
If any defects or mechanical failures are found during the pre-operational inspection,
what should be done? - Answer-the vehicle should be removed from service until the
proper repairs have been made, or the deficiency has been corrected
Why is it important to wear a safety belt? - Answer-the protection they provide by
keeping the officer in the driver position in the event of a collision. safety belts also
prevent ejections
What is the Ride-Down effect in regards to seat belts? - Answer-in a collision, this effect
allows officers to stop with the vehicle through the restraint system. The seatbelt allows
the transfer of kinetic energy from the officer to the car
How do airbags work? - Answer-the impact of the crash causes sodium azide to turn
into nitrogen in 1/25th of a second, thus causing a protective cushion between the
occupant and the steering wheel. the airbag begins deflating about 1/10th of a second
after impact
Driving is the balance of a system which is made up of which three components? -
Answer-1. Environment
2. The Vehicle
3. The Driver
Environmental factors contribute to approximately what percent of all vehicle collisions?
- Answer-5%
During adverse driving conditions, what should officers avoid? - Answer-quick steering
or abrupt braking
, At night, an officer should never... - Answer-outrun their headlights
What dangers can mud create for a driver? - Answer-1 can fill the treads of the tire,
causing hydroplaning
2 increases the stopping distance
If objects suddenly appear in your travel lane, do not... - Answer-create a greater
danger by swerving to avoid the object, if the object is small, hit it head on
The retina consists of two basic types of light sensitive cells, what are they? - Answer-
Rods and Cones
Which retina cell is sensitive to low-level amounts of light? - Answer-Rods
Which retina cell is sensitive to high-level amounts of light? - Answer-Cones
Vehicular Limitations contribute to approximately what percent of all vehicle collisions? -
Answer-5%
Errors in decision making on the part of the driver contribute to approximately what
percent of all vehicle collisions? - Answer-90%
What age group has the highest rates of collision? - Answer-16-24
Emotions can have a _______ and ________ effect upon driving - Answer-Distracting,
Paralyzing
When searching ahead while driving, looking for hazards and deteriorating traffic
conditions, what are some of the things officers should look for? - Answer-brake lights,
traffic lights, vehicles switching lanes, intersections, pedestrians, vehicles entering the
roadway
What are some Psychological Factors that may increase potential for collision
involvement? - Answer-boredom, aggression, over-confidence, lack of reaction, over-
reaction, emotions, impatience or high risk attitude
What are some Physiological Factors that may increase potential for collision
involvement? - Answer-fatigue, not sleeping well, drug or alcohol consumption,
distractions, high speed situations
What does SIPDE stand for? - Answer-Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
In normal traffic and good conditions, what is the recommended following distance? -
Answer-2 seconds behind
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the main sections to inspect on a vehicle during a Pre-Operational Inspection?
- Answer-1. Engine compartment
2. Vehicle Exterior
3. Trunk compartment
4. Vehicle passenger area
5. Miscellaneous equipment
Officers who fail to detect mechanical failures during pre operational inspection are at
an increased likelihood of what? - Answer-having to react to a mechanical failure on the
road
Why is it very important to thoroughly check the seats of your vehicle? - Answer-To
check for hidden contraband or weapons tucked deep in the seats
If any defects or mechanical failures are found during the pre-operational inspection,
what should be done? - Answer-the vehicle should be removed from service until the
proper repairs have been made, or the deficiency has been corrected
Why is it important to wear a safety belt? - Answer-the protection they provide by
keeping the officer in the driver position in the event of a collision. safety belts also
prevent ejections
What is the Ride-Down effect in regards to seat belts? - Answer-in a collision, this effect
allows officers to stop with the vehicle through the restraint system. The seatbelt allows
the transfer of kinetic energy from the officer to the car
How do airbags work? - Answer-the impact of the crash causes sodium azide to turn
into nitrogen in 1/25th of a second, thus causing a protective cushion between the
occupant and the steering wheel. the airbag begins deflating about 1/10th of a second
after impact
Driving is the balance of a system which is made up of which three components? -
Answer-1. Environment
2. The Vehicle
3. The Driver
Environmental factors contribute to approximately what percent of all vehicle collisions?
- Answer-5%
During adverse driving conditions, what should officers avoid? - Answer-quick steering
or abrupt braking
, At night, an officer should never... - Answer-outrun their headlights
What dangers can mud create for a driver? - Answer-1 can fill the treads of the tire,
causing hydroplaning
2 increases the stopping distance
If objects suddenly appear in your travel lane, do not... - Answer-create a greater
danger by swerving to avoid the object, if the object is small, hit it head on
The retina consists of two basic types of light sensitive cells, what are they? - Answer-
Rods and Cones
Which retina cell is sensitive to low-level amounts of light? - Answer-Rods
Which retina cell is sensitive to high-level amounts of light? - Answer-Cones
Vehicular Limitations contribute to approximately what percent of all vehicle collisions? -
Answer-5%
Errors in decision making on the part of the driver contribute to approximately what
percent of all vehicle collisions? - Answer-90%
What age group has the highest rates of collision? - Answer-16-24
Emotions can have a _______ and ________ effect upon driving - Answer-Distracting,
Paralyzing
When searching ahead while driving, looking for hazards and deteriorating traffic
conditions, what are some of the things officers should look for? - Answer-brake lights,
traffic lights, vehicles switching lanes, intersections, pedestrians, vehicles entering the
roadway
What are some Psychological Factors that may increase potential for collision
involvement? - Answer-boredom, aggression, over-confidence, lack of reaction, over-
reaction, emotions, impatience or high risk attitude
What are some Physiological Factors that may increase potential for collision
involvement? - Answer-fatigue, not sleeping well, drug or alcohol consumption,
distractions, high speed situations
What does SIPDE stand for? - Answer-Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
In normal traffic and good conditions, what is the recommended following distance? -
Answer-2 seconds behind
