Professional Police Driving

34.1 TC 546.001: In operating an authorized emergency vehicle the operator _____:

(1) park or stand, irrespective of another provision of this subtitle;

(2) proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, after slowing as necessary for safe operation;

(3) exceed a maximum speed limit, and

(4) disregard a regulation governing the direction of movement or turning in specified directions

• shall

• may

• may not

• shall not

34.1. TC 546.002: _____ means facilitating the movement of a funeral, oversized or hazardous load, or other traffic disruption for public safety purposes by a peace officer

• police escort

• police lead

• convoy

• traffic director

34.2 TC 546.003: the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle engaging in conduct permitted by Section 546.001 _____ use, at the discretion of the operator in accordance with policies of the department or the local government that employs the operator, audible or visual signals that meet the pertinent requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702.

• shall

• may

• may not

• shall not

34.2 TC 546.004: (b) An authorized emergency vehicle that is operated as a police vehicle is _____ to be equipped with or display a red light visible from the front of the vehicle

• not required

• required

• needed

• mandated

34.2 TC 546.004: A police officer _____ operate an authorized emergency vehicle for a law enforcement purpose without using the audible or visual signals required by Section 546.003 if the officer is:

complying with a written regulation relating to the use of audible or visible signals adopted by the local government that employs the officer or by the department

• may

• shall

• may not

• shall not

34.3 TC 542.002: A provision of this subtitle applicable to an operator of a vehicle applies to the operator of a vehicle _____ by the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state, except as specifically provided otherwise by this subtitle for an authorized emergency vehicle

• owned or operated

• granted

• allowed

• recognized

34.4 What are the conditions under which an officer or law enforcement agency may be held liable for deaths, injuries, or incidents of property damage that occur while in an emergency vehicle being operated under emergency conditions? (Multiple Answers)

• Failure to drive with due regard for the safety of others

• An agency when it has not adopted a written policy on police pursuits

• A negligent or wrongful act or omission by an employee of the entity

• When not in immediate pursuit of actual of suspected violator or responding to a legitimate emergency

34.4 TC 546.005: This chapter _____ relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle from:

(1) the duty to operate the vehicle with appropriate regard for the safety of all persons; or

(2) the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others

• does not

• automatically

• may

• will always

34.5 What are the issues that are usually addressed by a law enforcement agency’s pursuit policy?

• The conditions under which a pursuit may be initiated and when it should be terminated

• The way emergency equipment (light and siren) should be used

• Pursuit procedures

• All of the Above

34.7 What are the three basic objectives of a pre-shift vehicle safety inspection? (Multiple Answers)

• Prevent traffic collisions due to faulty equipment

• Maintain operational efficiency of the vehicle

• Provide a sense of confidence in the vehicle

• To ensure compliance with safety standards