Traffic Stop Quiz 1

When approaching the vehicle it is ok to lean in the driver's side window?

• True

• False

What are some reasons an officer would perform a traffic stop?

• Traffic Enforcement

• Suspicious Circumstances

• 911 call related to vehicle

• All of the above

True or false:
An officer should observe the occupants of the suspect vehicle and look for unusual   movement

• True

• False

At night time, it is important to shine the spotlight where?

• into the center of the vehicle

• at the passenger side mirror

• trunk of suspect vehicle

• suspect vehicle tires

True or false:
It is NOT important for an officer to keep the element of surprise on his/her side

• True

• False

When walking back from the violator's vehicle, it is ok to turn your back and not look over your shoulder?

• True

• False

True or false:

Officers are required to always approach the vehicle on the driver's side.

• True

• False

Traffic stops can be one of the most dangerous duties for police because

• they involve the police talking to citizens

• the officer has to write a ticket or take someone to jail

• the officer is approaching an unknown situation as they walk up to a car they have pulled over

• most traffic stops occur at night

True or false:

When conducting a traffic stop, it is important to ALWAYS important to find a safe place to stop the violator?

• True

• False

It is important for the officer to touch/leave their prints on the violator's vehicle?

• True

• False