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Professional Driving

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

[TC 541.201] -A Public or private ambulance

  • -fire department

  • -police vehicle

a)

Authorized emergency vehicle

b)

Authorized service vehicle

c)

Authorized service provider

d)

Allowed vehicle for emergencies only

2.

[TC 546.001: Permissible Conduct]: In Operation an authorized emergency vehicle the operator __ : Park or stand, irrespective of another

a)

May

b)

May not

c)

Shall

d)

Shall not

3.

[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

a)

May

b)

May not

c)

Shall

d)

Shall not

4.

[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

a)

Exceed

b)

Operate

c)

Not exceed

d)

Subceed

5.

[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

a)

May

b)

May not

c)

Shall

d)

Shall not

6.

[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

a)

Police escort

b)

High priority escort

c)

High priority Police transport

d)

Traffic control

7.

[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

a)

Responding to but not returning from a fire alarm

b)

Directing or diverting traffic for public safety

c)

Responding to and returning from a fire alarm

d)

Responding to a burglary in progress

8.

[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

a)

Shall

b)

May

c)

Shall not

d)

May not

9.

[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

a)

Not required

b)

Required

c)

Obliged

d)

Going

10.

[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

a)

May

b)

Shall

c)

Shall not

d)

May not

11.

[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 __

a)

Felony

b)

Crime

c)

Violation of the law

d)

Misdemeanor

12.

[542.002: Government vehicles]: Operator of a vehicle owned or operated by the ___, This state, or political subdivision of this state

a)

United States

b)

National Guard

c)

U.S. Army

d)

Kanye West Enterprises

13.

[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:

a)

Failure to drive with due regard for the safety of others

b)

An agency when it has not adopted written policy on police pursuits

c)

Negligent or wrongful act or omission by an employee of the entity

d)

Not in immediate pursuit of actual suspected violator or responding to a legitimate call

e)

Accidentally cause a collision

14.

[34.5: Professional police driving]: What is usually addressed by a Law enforcement agency's pursuit policy?

a)

Conditions under which a pursuit may be initiated and when it should be terminated

b)

The way emergency equipment (light and siren) should be used

c)

Pursuit procedures

d)

Inventory of vehicle when pursuing

e)

Notification of dispatch while pursuing

15.

[34.6: Professional police driving]: Headlights __ visibility of emergency lights

a)
increase
b)

reduce

c)
have no effect on
d)
are unrelated to
16.

[34.6: Professional police driving]: Surrounding environmental conditions __ effectiveness of lights

a)
Increase
b)

Reduce

c)
Have no effect on
d)
Improve
17.

[34.6: Professional police driving]: As speed of vehicle increases, effectiveness of audible warning devices __

a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
remains the same
d)
is not affected
18.

[34.6: Professional police driving]: Audible devices are __ effective in heavy traffic

a)
less
b)
more
c)
not
d)
always
19.

[34.6: Professional police driving]: Distractions inside motorists vehicle __ effectiveness of sirens

a)
increase
b)
do not affect
c)

reduce

d)
enhance
20.

[34.6: Professional police driving]: High density urban/business structures cause siren sound __

a)
to echo and amplify
b)

deflection

c)
to change pitch
d)
to become louder
21.

[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

a)
comfortable seat
b)

sense of confidence

c)
music system
d)
navigation system
22.

[34.8:Professional Police Driving]: The components of a pre-shift vehicle inspection:

-Mechanical check

-Interior check

-Exterior check

-_____

a)
Engine check
b)
Fuel check
c)
Tire check
d)

Required inventory

23.

[34.9: Professional Police Driving]: Techniques of proper vehicle operation:

-Seat adjustment

-Mirror adjustment

-______

-Hand placement

a)
Radio tuning
b)
Eating snacks
c)

Foot placement

d)
Steering control
24.

[34.10: Professional Police Driving]: Proper steering techniques for various aspects of vehicle operation:

-Hand positioning

-Shuffle steering

-Evasive steering

-Counter steering

-________

a)
Over steering
b)
Under steering
c)
Two-hand steering
d)

Unavoidable collisions

25.

[34.11: Professional Police Driving]: Following are components of "defensive driving"

-_______

-Driver skill

-Vehicle capability

-Driving conditions

a)

Driver attitude

b)

Driver confidence

c)
Vehicle capability
d)
Driving conditions
26.

[34.12: Professional Police Driving]: Factors that may contribute to traffic collisions:

-overconfidence

-self-righteousness

-impatience

-preoccupation

-_______

-fatigue

a)

peer pressure

b)
eating
c)
listening to music
d)
texting
27.

[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: Circadian Rhythm is described as the "____"

a)
Body's 24-hour internal clock
b)

Body clock

c)
Police code for dangerous driving
d)
Type of police car
28.

[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)

a)
Circadian rhythm is
b)
Biorhythm is
c)
Ultradian rhythm is
d)
Infradian rhythm is
29.

[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: Circadian rhythm also affects a person __ level

a)

fatigue

b)
intelligence
c)

energy

d)
weight
30.

[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: Humans tend to be "___" in nature, meaning their circadian rhythm flows with daylight, and rests during nighttime

a)
nocturnal
b)
diurnal
c)
crepuscular
d)
matutinal
31.

[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: In police work many times, with shift work, we are constantly rotating diurnal to "___"

a)
nocturnal
b)
matutinal
c)
vespertine
d)
crepuscular
32.

[34.13: Professional Police Driving]: Studies have shown that nighttime drivers tend to __ at a rate much faster than daytime drivers

a)
drive
b)
sleep
c)

fatigue

d)
blink
33.

[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

a)

perception

b)
sleeping
c)
reaction
d)
walking
34.

[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

-__

a)
improper lane changes
b)

parking

c)
using mobile phone while driving
d)
not wearing seatbelt
35.

[34.15: Professional Police Driving]: Number one cause of accidents for Law enforcement?

a)
Speeding
b)
Distracted Driving
c)

Backing

d)
Failure to Yield Right of Way
36.

[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

a)

Ensures the driver will not eject from vehicle

b)

Allows the individual to abide by the law

c)
It keeps the driver in position during a collision
d)

Compliance with applicable statutes and policies

37.

[34.17: Professional Police Driving]: Traffic conditions that affect safe vehicle operation:

-Traffic Density

-Speed of vehicles

-_________

-__________

-Type of vehicles

a)

Animals

b)

Pedestrians

c)
Road Conditions
d)
Weather Conditions
e)

Vehicle type

38.

[34.18: Professional Police Driving]: Conditions that influence the overall "stopping distance" of a vehicle:

-Driver

-Vehicle

-_____

-_____

-Speed

a)

Road

b)
Weather
c)
Time of Day
d)
Traffic
e)

Tires

39.

[34.19: Professional Police Driving]: Turning radius increases as speed ____ and decreases as speed is ____

a)
increases, increased
b)

increases, reduced

c)
decreases, increased
d)
decreases, decreased
40.

[34.19: Professional Police Driving]: Traction limits may be exceeded as speed ____

a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
remains constant
d)
is not a factor
41.

[34.19: Professional Police Driving]: Weight transfer increases as speed ____

a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
remains constant
d)
is irrelevant
42.

[34.19: Professional Police Driving]: More speed on turns correlates directly to ____ control, and a higher degree of danger

a)
more
b)
less
c)
same
d)
variable
43.

[34.20: Professional Police Driving]: In proper sequence, the components that make up total stopping distance

a)
  1. 1. Perception of danger

  2. 2. Decision/Reaction

    1. 3. Braking

b)
  1. 1. Decision/Rection

  2. 2. Perception of danger

  3. 3. Braking

c)
  1. 1. Braking

  2. 2. Perception of danger

  3. 3. Decision/Reaction

d)
  1. 1. Perception of danger

  2. 2. Braking

  3. 3. Decision/Reaction

44.

[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

a)
180
b)
360
c)
45
d)
90