Driving

Question 1

Over riding principle

Answer 1

No duty is so urgent that it requires the public or police to be placed at unjustified risk.

Question 2

First Check

Answer 2

Condition/damage to exterior panels.
Check under vehicle
Tyre inflation
Tyre condition
Tred 3mm
Wof
Registered
Service check

Question 3

Second check

Answer 3

Under bonnet....
Brake fluid
Engine oil
Power steering liquid
Engine coolant
...transmission is hidden

Question 4

Third check

Answer 4

Boot...
Tyre inflation/condition
Tyre changing tools
First aid
Oc spray
6cones
Signage- accident
Fire extinguisher

Question 5

Fourth check

Answer 5

Interior..
Back seats/ floor for rubbish, exhibits, property, evidence
All electrical equipment
Emergency warning system
Siren
PA
Police radio
Running sheet

Question 6

Pre drive

Answer 6

A class vehicle-equipped sirens/lights upgraded suspension
Safety features
Adjust seat
Fasten seatbelt
Handbrake/transmission system
Start engine confirm engine self test.
Fuel
Adjust mirrors 
Brake pedal travel
Brake pedal travel moving

Question 7

5 rules to cornering

Answer 7

Information
Position
Speed
Gear
Acceleration

Question 8

Speed & vision

Answer 8

Tunnel vision
Reduced ability to discern detail
Blurred vision

Question 9

Medication and driving

Answer 9

Blurred vision
Sleepiness
Fatigue
Nausea

Question 10

Driver position

Answer 10

Allows maximum viability, comfort and access to controls

Question 11

Red mist

Answer 11

Tunnel vision drivers who are determined to get somewhere and they are no longer capable of assessing driving skills.

Question 12

Silver classification

Answer 12

May not undertake a pursuit unless a gold driver provides direct supervision or exceptional circumstances apply.

Question 13

5 rules to cornering

Answer 13

Information
Position
Speed
Gear
Acceleration

Question 14

Speed & vision

Answer 14

Tunnel vision
Reduced ability to discern detail
Blurred vision

Question 15

Medication and driving

Answer 15

Blurred vision
Sleepiness
Fatigue
Nausea

Question 16

Driver position

Answer 16

Allows maximum viability, comfort and access to controls

Question 17

Red mist

Answer 17

Tunnel vision drivers who are determined to get somewhere and they are no longer capable of assessing driving skills.

Question 18

Silver classification

Answer 18

May not undertake a pursuit unless a gold driver provides direct supervision or exceptional circumstances apply.

Question 19

Passenger responsibilities

Answer 19

Communication on radio
Advise about route
Situational factors
Risks

Question 20

Urgent duty driving

Answer 20

If the vehicle was being used by an enforcement officer engaged on urgent duty and compliance with the speed limit would be likely to prevent the execution of the officers duty.