Chapter 11 Flashcards

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Why do we pass vehicles on the right
A. We don’t , we pass them on the left
B. It’s the safest way to avoid traffic
C. To pass the vehicle in front of us
D. To get the drivers attention
A

A. We don’t, we pass on the left

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During a pursuit how should you handle your steering wheel
A. Loose but dragging
B. Tight and pulling
C. Nine to three O’clock
D. Firm but carefully by threading up from one hand to the other

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D. Firm but carefully by threading up from the one hand to the other

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When entering a curve when should you apply your brake
A. After you enter the curve
B. While you are in the curve
C. When you exit the curve
D. Before entering the curve
A

D. Before entering the curve

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When chasing behind a vehicle how far should you stay behind the vehicle
A. Four to five seconds
B. ten to twenty seconds
C. Four to Five feet
D. Ten to twenty feet
A

A. Four to five seconds

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5
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Why is it a bad idea to draw abreast with a fleeing vehicle
A. It is dangerous for the other driver
B. You may lose control of your car
C. Officers have been shot this way
D. It’s not a bad idea
A

C. Officers have been shot this way

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How can you recover from a fishtail
A. By applying the break
B. By steering away from the skid
C. By pumping your brakes
D. By removing your foot on the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid
A

D. By removing your foot on the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid

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What should you do if your vehicle has a blowout during a pursuit
A. Constantly pump the brakes until you come to a stop
B. use a lower gear to slow down the vehicle
C. Keep a good grip on the steering wheel and ease off the accelerator
D. Nothing at all just keep driving until your vehicle is disabled

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C. Keep a good grip on the steering wheel and ease off the accelerator

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How should you enter a curve during a pursuit
A. Slightly press the accelerator to gain more speed
B. Enter a curve or turn on the portion of your traffic lane, make the turn on the inner most portion without leaving your lane
C. Enter a curve or turn not the portion of your traffic lane, make the turn on the furthermost portion leaving your lane
D. Down shift to a lower gear to make the curve, then accelerate like there is not tomorrow

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B. Enter a curve or turn on the portion of your traffic lane, make the turn on the inner most portion without leaving your lane

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9
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When the suspect vehicle is disable or appeared stop what should you do next
A. Run up to the vehicle with the intent to extract occupants
B. Stay behind cover and go into high risk vehicle contact procedures
C. Have your sidearm expose as you approach the vehicle
D. Just extract the driver, beat Him up and arrest all the occupants of the vehicle

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B. Stay behind cover and go into high risk vehicle contact procedures

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10
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Why should you not pass felony fleeing vehicle during a pursuit
A. It is dangerous for the other drivers on the highway
B. You will lose your back up
C. You are at a tactical disadvantage should they decide to use a firearm against you
D. You have the tactical advantage by boxing them in.

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C. You are at a tactical disadvantage should they decide to use a firearm against you.

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