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Vehicle Operations - CH1(HL)

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

(p. 5)

a)

inspect the fluids, hoses, wires, and belts

b)

inspect the manifold intake system

c)

inspect the starter, alternator, and electrical system 

d)

inspect the fuel injection system and /or carburetor

2.

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

(p. 4)

a)

bulges on the sidewall 

b)

uneven tire wear

c)

cuts in the tire

d)

level wear bars

3.

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

(p. 8)

(a)  

4.

Which statement is accurate?

(p. 8)

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

5.

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

(p. 16)

(a)  

6.

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)

a)

center force

b)

wheel tracking

c)

under steer

d)

centripetal force

7.

What is the proper steering wheel grip ?

(p. 19)

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

8.

Which is a basic step of recovering from a slide?

(p. 24)

a)

under steering

b)

counter steering

c)

braking

d)

accelerating

9.

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

(p. 16)

a)

brake before turning and then steer into the turn

b)


come to a complete stop when making a turn

c)

speed up when entering the turn

d)

counter steering when entering the turn

10.

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)

a)
physiological
b)

emotional

c)

psychological

d)

translucent

11.

Which generally occurs at higher speeds when the rear tires lose traction and excessive braking occurs in a turn or curve?

(p. 17)

(a)  

12.

How do anti-locking braking systems and non-anti-locking braking systems work alike?

(p. 21)

a)

gradual braking pressure

b)

sudden and hard braking pressure

c)

abrupt braking pressure

d)

emergency braking pressure

13.

Which is recommended to maximize an officer's ability to remain alert on duty?

(p. 9)

a)

Drive at the posted speed limit and obey all traffic laws while patrolling

b)

Keep your eyes moving and make sure that your vehicle is visible

c)

Keep your window up to avoid being distracted

d)

Eat smaller meals frequently and get sufficient rest before your shift

14.

Which court case gave a summary of the decision-making process in pursuit driving which is referred to as the "balancing test" ?

(p. 33)

(a)  

15.

What was the outcome from the Supreme Court decision in DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services?

(p. 31)

a)

an officer has no duty to guarantee a person's safety unless a special relationship exists between that person and law enforcement

b)

a roadblock must be positioned so the violator has sufficient time to stop

c)

the difference between mere carelessness and negligence

d)

duty to protect the public during a pursuit

16.

Officer Tim is chasing a fleeing felon wanted for residential burglary through the rural part of his jurisdiction. He loses contact with dispatch and other units due to the terrain. What should Officer Tim do next?

(p. 33)

a)

continue with the pursuit

b)

set up a road block as soon as possible

c)

terminate the pursuit

d)

continue the pursuit until the violator stops

17.

Florida officers are bound by this landmark court case, which imposed a negligence standard for injuries caused by chases.

(p. 33)

a)

Brower v. County of Inyo

b)

DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department

c)

Graden v. Florida 

d)

Pinellas Park v Brown

18.

What is the purpose of the vehicle's Traction Control System (TCS)?

(p. 15)

a)


designed to prevent loss of traction

b)

slows down the vehicle in inclement weather

c)

assist weight transfer during a turn

d)

disperses the vehicle's center of gravity