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Traffic Stop Quiz 1

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

True

b)

False

2.
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

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.

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

a)

True

b)

False

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.

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

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.

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

a)

True

b)

False

13.

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

14.

List the 7 Step Violator Approach

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