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WorksheetsBasic Traffic Stops
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
True or false:
The officer needs to park behind and to the right of the violator when pulling him over
True
False
An officer should observe the occupants of the suspect vehicle and look for unusual movement
It is NOT important for an officer to keep the element of surprise on his/her side
The officer needs to tell the dispatcher everything except what calling out the traffic stop?
location
how fast the person was going
number of occupants
license plate
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
True or False:
Officers should make the traffic stop first, then get on radio to notify the dispatcher of their location and that they are on a traffic stop
True
False
During a Basic Traffic Stop, it is not important for law enforcement to be aware of the location of a suspect's hands.
TRUE
FALSE
During a Basic or Felony Traffic Stop, it is not important for law enforcement officers to notify dispatch of the exact location of the traffic stop.
TRUE
FALSE
Extreme nervousness that is visible by law enforcement when conducting a Basic Traffic Stop is normal.
TRUE
FALSE
It is best for an officer to take his or her time when approaching the vehicle.
True
False
The passengers of the vehicle are required to give the officer their names.
True
False
What are some reasons an officer would perform a traffic stop?
Observes a traffic offense
Responds to a call and sees a vehicle leave the offense location that matches the description of the suspect vehicle
Both A and B
None of the above
An officer should observe the occupants of the suspect vehicle and look for unusual movement.
true
false
Most traffic stops will follow the ________-Step Violator Contact method:
5
6
7
It is important for the officer to identify him or herself.
true
false
Traffic stops are a huge component of daily duties for police officers and one of the most dangerous and unpredictable situations
true
false
