Vehicle Operations - CH1(HL)

When checking under a police vehicle's hood, what should the officer examine?

(p. 5)

• inspect the fluids, hoses, wires, and belts

• inspect the manifold intake system

• inspect the starter, alternator, and electrical system 

• inspect the fuel injection system and /or carburetor

Improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation will result in what type of tire problem?

(p. 4)

• bulges on the sidewall 

• uneven tire wear

• cuts in the tire

• level wear bars

A person in a stationary vehicle, who has good peripheral vision, can see approximately how many degrees from side to side?

(p. 8)

Which statement is accurate?

(p. 8)

• Night vision  is the ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is.

• Acuity is the ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is.

• Peripheral vision is the ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is.

• Depth perception is the ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is.

Which type of turn is an example of a constant radius?

(p. 16)

What is the occurrence that causes the rear wheels to follow a tighter path in relation to the path the front wheels traveled in a turn ?

(p. 17)

• center force

• wheel tracking

• under steer

• centripetal force

What is the proper steering wheel grip ?

(p. 19)

• Place the right hand in the 4 o'clock position and the left hand in the 8 o'clock position.

• Place the right hand at the 1 o'clock position and the left hand in the 10 o'clock position.

• The steering wheel should be held with the fingertips in a loose yet tense grip.

• The index fingers should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.

Which is a basic step of recovering from a slide?

(p. 24)

• under steering

• counter steering

• braking

• accelerating

To ensure a steady weight transfer when making a turn, an officer should accomplish which of the following?

(p. 16)

• brake before turning and then steer into the turn

• 
  come to a complete stop when making a turn

• speed up when entering the turn

• counter steering when entering the turn

When an officer is operating in the emergency mode the normal body function such as tunnel vision, selective hearing, and increased heart rate are altered. What describes these measurable changes?

(p. 29)

• physiological
• emotional

• psychological

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