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Basic Traffic Stops

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are some reasons an officer would perform a traffic stop?
a)
Traffic Enforcement
b)
Suspicious Circumstances
c)
911 call related to vehicle
d)
All of the above
2.

True or false:

The officer needs to park behind and to the right of the violator when pulling him over

a)

True

b)

False

3.
True or false:
An officer should observe the occupants of the suspect vehicle and look for unusual   movement
a)
True
b)
False
4.
At night time, it is important to shine the spotlight where?
a)
into the center of the vehicle
b)
at the passenger side mirror
c)
trunk of suspect vehicle
d)
suspect vehicle tires
5.
True or false:
It is NOT important for an officer to keep the element of surprise on his/her side
a)
True
b)
False
6.

The officer needs to tell the dispatcher everything except what calling out the traffic stop?

a)

location

b)

how fast the person was going

c)

number of occupants

d)

license plate

7.

True or false:

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

a)

True

b)

False

8.

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

a)

they involve the police talking to citizens

b)

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

c)

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

d)

most traffic stops occur at night

9.

True or false:

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

a)

True

b)

False

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False

11.

During a Basic Traffic Stop, it is not important for law enforcement to be aware of the location of a suspect's hands.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

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.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Extreme nervousness that is visible by law enforcement when conducting a Basic Traffic Stop is normal.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

It is best for an officer to take his or her time when approaching the vehicle.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The passengers of the vehicle are required to give the officer their names.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

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

a)

Observes a traffic offense

b)

Responds to a call and sees a vehicle leave the offense location that matches the description of the suspect vehicle

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

17.

An officer should observe the occupants of the suspect vehicle and look for unusual movement.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Most traffic stops will follow the ________-Step Violator Contact method:

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

19.

It is important for the officer to identify him or herself.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

Traffic stops are a huge component of daily duties for police officers and one of the most dangerous and unpredictable situations

a)

true

b)

false