Chapter 10 - Traffic Incidents - Unit 2 - Lesson 2/3

Question 1

Abandoned vehicle

Answer 1

has no driver, or the person responsible for the vehicle is unknown. These vehicles may be disabled, illegally parked, or a potential crime scene

Question 2

Describe sources of vehicle owner information

Answer 2

license plate number and the vehicle identification number (VIN)

Question 3

Disabled vehicle

Answer 3

is not drivable. An example is a vehicle on the side of the highway with a flat tire

Question 4

Unattended vehicle

Answer 4

a vehicle that the driver has left, the engine is still running, the key is still in the ignition, and the brake is not set

Question 5

EXTERIOR / INTERIOR VEHICLE SEARCH

Answer 5

Use PPE
Check all compartments
Be aware of hidden compartments
Search a vehicle’s trunk is determined by the purpose of the search.

Question 6

Describe how to search vehicle compartments and cargo areas

Answer 6

Use PPE
Check all compartments
Be aware of hidden compartments
Search a vehicle’s trunk is determined by the purpose of the search.

Question 7

Describe how to conduct a motor vehicle inventory

Answer 7

document the vehicle’s overall condition, mileage if available, damage, all contents, and equipment