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WorksheetsProfessional Driving
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins
[TC 541.201] -A Public or private ambulance
-fire department
-police vehicle
Authorized emergency vehicle
Authorized service vehicle
Authorized service provider
Allowed vehicle for emergencies only
[TC 546.001: Permissible Conduct]: In Operation an authorized emergency vehicle the operator __ : Park or stand, irrespective of another
May
May not
Shall
Shall not
[TC 546.001: Permissible Conduct]: In Operation an authorized emergency vehicle the operator __ : Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign after slowing as necessary for safe operation
May
May not
Shall
Shall not
[TC 546.001: Permissible Conduct]: In Operation an authorized emergency vehicle the operator MAY : _____ a maximum speed limit as long as the operator does not endanger life or property
Exceed
Operate
Not exceed
Subceed
[TC 546.001: Permissible Conduct]: In Operation an authorized emergency vehicle the operator __ : Disregard a regulation governing the direction of movement or turning in specified directions
May
May not
Shall
Shall not
[546.002:When conducting permissible]: "_____" 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
High priority escort
High priority Police transport
Traffic control
[546.002:When conducting permissible]: Disregarding a regulation governing the direction of movement only apply's when
-operator is responding to an emergency call
-Pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law
-________________________
-Conducting a police escort
-directing or diverting traffic for public safety
Responding to but not returning from a fire alarm
Directing or diverting traffic for public safety
Responding to and returning from a fire alarm
Responding to a burglary in progress
[546.003: Audible or visual signals required]: Operator of an authorized emergency vehicle engaging in conduct __ use, at the discretion of the operator in accordance with the policies of the department or the local government that employs the operator, audible or visual signals that meet the pertinent requirements
Shall
May
Shall not
May not
[546.004:Exceptions to signal requirement]: Am 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
Obliged
Going
[546.004: Exceptions to signal requirement]: Police officer __ operate authorized emergency vehicle for a law enforcement purpose without using the audible or visual signals required
May
Shall
Shall not
May not
[546.004: Exceptions to signal requirement]: Police officer MAY operate authorized emergency vehicle for a law enforcement purpose without using the audible or visual signals required if the officer is:
-Responding to an emergency call
-Pursuing a suspect with probable cause that knowledge of presence of the officer will cause the suspect to destroy/lose evidence of suspected __
Felony
Crime
Violation of the law
Misdemeanor
[542.002: Government vehicles]: Operator of a vehicle owned or operated by the ___, This state, or political subdivision of this state
United States
National Guard
U.S. Army
Kanye West Enterprises
[34.4: Professional police driving]: 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 if:
Failure to drive with due regard for the safety of others
An agency when it has not adopted written policy on police pursuits
Negligent or wrongful act or omission by an employee of the entity
Not in immediate pursuit of actual suspected violator or responding to a legitimate call
Accidentally cause a collision
[34.5: Professional police driving]: What is usually addressed by a Law enforcement agency's pursuit policy?
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
Inventory of vehicle when pursuing
Notification of dispatch while pursuing
[34.6: Professional police driving]: Headlights __ visibility of emergency lights
reduce
[34.6: Professional police driving]: Surrounding environmental conditions __ effectiveness of lights
Reduce
[34.6: Professional police driving]: As speed of vehicle increases, effectiveness of audible warning devices __
[34.6: Professional police driving]: Audible devices are __ effective in heavy traffic
[34.6: Professional police driving]: Distractions inside motorists vehicle __ effectiveness of sirens
reduce
[34.6: Professional police driving]: High density urban/business structures cause siren sound __
deflection
[34.7: Professional Police Driving]: Three basic objectives of pre-shift vehicle safety inspection:
- Prevent traffic collisions due to faulty equipment
- Maintain operational efficiency of the vehicle
- Provide a _______ in the vehicle
sense of confidence
[34.8:Professional Police Driving]: The components of a pre-shift vehicle inspection:
-Mechanical check
-Interior check
-Exterior check
-_____
Required inventory
[34.9: Professional Police Driving]: Techniques of proper vehicle operation:
-Seat adjustment
-Mirror adjustment
-______
-Hand placement
Foot placement
[34.10: Professional Police Driving]: Proper steering techniques for various aspects of vehicle operation:
-Hand positioning
-Shuffle steering
-Evasive steering
-Counter steering
-________
Unavoidable collisions
[34.11: Professional Police Driving]: Following are components of "defensive driving"
-_______
-Driver skill
-Vehicle capability
-Driving conditions
Driver attitude
Driver confidence
[34.12: Professional Police Driving]: Factors that may contribute to traffic collisions:
-overconfidence
-self-righteousness
-impatience
-preoccupation
-_______
-fatigue
peer pressure
[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: Circadian Rhythm is described as the "____"
Body clock
[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: ____ a cycle that tells our bodies when to sleep, as well as, when to wake, eat - which regulates many physiological processes (digestion, metabolism)
[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: Circadian rhythm also affects a person __ level
fatigue
energy
[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: Humans tend to be "___" in nature, meaning their circadian rhythm flows with daylight, and rests during nighttime
[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: In police work many times, with shift work, we are constantly rotating diurnal to "___"
[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: Studies have shown that nighttime drivers tend to __ at a rate much faster than daytime drivers
fatigue
[34.14: Professional Police Driving]: Reasons why "fatigue" is a physiological condition which poses a threat to safe driving:
-lowers visual deficiency
-causes longer __ times
-causes longer decision/reaction time
perception
[34.15: Professional Police Driving]: Driving movements or activities most frequently contributing to law enforcement collisions:
-unsafe speed for conditions
-right of way violations
-left-hand turns
-backing
-__
parking
[34.15: Professional Police Driving]: Number one cause of accidents for Law enforcement?
Backing
[34.16: Professional Police Driving]: Advantages to wearing a seat belt when driving a vehicle
-Reduced chance of injury or death
-Better vehicle control
-__________
-Proper placement of lap belts and head rests
Ensures the driver will not eject from vehicle
Allows the individual to abide by the law
Compliance with applicable statutes and policies
[34.17: Professional Police Driving]: Traffic conditions that affect safe vehicle operation:
-Traffic Density
-Speed of vehicles
-_________
-__________
-Type of vehicles
Animals
Pedestrians
Vehicle type
[34.18: Professional Police Driving]: Conditions that influence the overall "stopping distance" of a vehicle:
-Driver
-Vehicle
-_____
-_____
-Speed
Road
Tires
[34.19: Professional Police Driving]: Turning radius increases as speed ____ and decreases as speed is ____
increases, reduced
[34.19: Professional Police Driving]: Traction limits may be exceeded as speed ____
[34.19: Professional Police Driving]: Weight transfer increases as speed ____
[34.19: Professional Police Driving]: More speed on turns correlates directly to ____ control, and a higher degree of danger
[34.20: Professional Police Driving]: In proper sequence, the components that make up total stopping distance
1. Perception of danger
2. Decision/Reaction
3. Braking
1. Decision/Rection
2. Perception of danger
3. Braking
1. Braking
2. Perception of danger
3. Decision/Reaction
1. Perception of danger
2. Braking
3. Decision/Reaction
[34.21: Professional Police Driving]: Maneuvers can include:
-90 degree turns
-___ degree turns
-serpentine (straight line or offset)
-two point turns
-three point turns
-U-turns
-Braking
-Evasive lane changes
-Backing
