HPM 70.6 Chapter 13

Question 1

1. _________ _______ is a natural deterrent to the accident-causing violator and provides officer availability to motorists who need assistance.

Answer 1

Visible patrol (13-1, 2A)

Question 2

2. The complete tour of the beat _______be made at the beginning of the assigned shift to observe, eliminate or report any _________ situations, check abandoned vehicles, assist ________motorist, and generally become acquainted with the _____ ______.

Answer 2

Should, hazardous, disabled, beat status. (13-1, 2A)

Question 3

3. Traffic ______ not be obstructed nor shall the ______ ______ be exceeded except for the apprehension of violators for the handling of emergencies.

Answer 3

Should, speed limit. (13-1, 2B1)

Question 4

4. _______ violators from the _____ is prohibited, however; if the officer observed a vehicle rapidly __________ from the ____, the estimation of this vehicle speed and the subsequent enforcement action is deemed proper.

Answer 4

Pacing, Front, approaching, rear. (13-1, 2B3)

Question 5

5. Accelerating above the max speed limit to try to determine the actual speed of a vehicle approaching from the rear carries the connotation of “________”.

Answer 5

Baiting. (13-1, 2B3A)

Question 6

6. _______ ______ are not designed for high-speed ______. Use of ________ ______ for ______ vehicles on the freeway is prohibited.

Answer 6

Frontage roads, pacing, frontage roads, pacing. (13-2, 2B4)

Question 7

7. A turnaround _______ never be attempted when traffic is affected to the extent that an _________ may result.

Answer 7

Should, accident. (13-2, 2C2)

Question 8

8. Officers ______ investigate each disabled vehicle on highways and rest areas within the department jurisdictional responsibility as soon as practical after becoming aware of their presence.

Answer 8

Shall (13-2, 3B)

Question 9

9. In _______ or high ______ areas, the welfare of occupants in a vehicle is of primary concern and the assistance may include providing _______ attention, moving the vehicle from a __________ location, or summoning a ______ service.

Answer 9

Remote, crime, medical, hazardous, repair (13-3, 3B)

Question 10

10. After determining that a driver is to be stopped, effective techniques should be used to ensure stopping on the ______ _________ rather than in the ______ or in a traffic lane.

Answer 10

Right shoulder, median. (13-3, 4A1)

Question 11

11. The drivers attention ______ be obtained by the following sequential procedure (unless otherwise warranted), activating the ______ ___ light, activating the ___-___ lights, sounding the ____, or sounding the _____.

Answer 11

Should, steady red, wig-wag, Horn, siren. (13-3, 4A1A)

Question 12

12. The patrol vehicle should normally be offset slightly to the ______ and to the rear of the violator’s vehicle to permit ______ action if it becomes necessary.

Answer 12

Right, evasive. (13-4, 4B)

Question 13

13. The ____ ______ warning light should be used at this time to warn following traffic of the impeding stop.

Answer 13

Rear amber, (13-3, 4B)

Question 14

14. When difficulties arise in gaining a violator’s attention, it maybe necessary to, ____ ______, preferably on the _____ ____, in order to attract the driver’s attention. ___ ____ display the red light at this time.

Answer 14

Pull abreast, right side, do not (13-4, 4A2

Question 15

15. During a violators transition to the right, traffic should be held back in adjacent lanes by the use of the ______ ______ lights, turn signals, and _____ _______.

Answer 15

Rear amber, hand signals. (13-6, 4A2B

Question 16

16. If possible, all stops on freeways should be made completely off the _________or to a _______ _______ to minimize the possibility of a ________ slow down.

Answer 16

Roadway, surface street, traffic. (13-6, 4A3)

Question 17

17. When to violator stops in the center divider, the officer must make a decision whether to handle the transaction there or request a move to a safer location, factors to be considered are ______ width,
    traffic ______, traffic ______, and other ___________ circumstances.

Answer 17

Divider, speed, density, surrounding(13-6, 4A4)

Question 18

18. After the stop is been accomplished use of _________ lights and the ___ and ____ emergency lights ______ normally be discontinued.

Answer 18

Flashing, red and blue, should. (13-7, 4A7)

Question 19

19. Where a ________/______ vehicle is parked close to the edge of the roadway, it is a desirable practice to make all contacts from the side ________ _______ _______.

Answer 19

Motorist/ patrol, opposite passing traffic. (13-7, 4A8)

Question 20

20. When outside of the patrol vehicle, officers should be aware of the location of ____________,
    Bridge ________, ______ link ______, and _____ rails that may afford _______ from an out of control vehicle.

Answer 20

Embankments, abutment, chain link fences, Guard (13-7, 4A9)

Question 21

21. Motorcycle officers ______ develop the habit of mounting and dismounting on the _____ _____ of the motorcycle.

Answer 21

Should, right side. (13-7, 4A10)

Question 22

22. Motorcycle officers, when on a stop and working in pairs, ______ park their motorcycles in ____ rather than ____ by ____.

Answer 22

Should, line, side-by-side. (13-7, 4A10)

Question 23

23. Officers _______ be ___________ from making a multiple vehicle stop.

Answer 23

Should, discouraged. (13-7, 4A12)

Question 24

Considerations when making a multiple vehicle enforcement stop include:
_________ ________ is in jeopardy when watching the occupants of multiple vehicles.
The _________ incurred attempting to move multiple vehicles to the shoulder are increased.
Poor ______ ________ maybe created by multiple vehicle stops.

Answer 24

Officer safety, hazards, public relations (13-8, 4A12)

Question 25

25. During peak traffic periods, enforcement action _______ be primarily directed against hazardous ________ and __________-causing violations. Special emphasis should be placed on:
    Slow moving vehicles impeding traffic, _______ _____ changes, ______, ______ under ___ ________, following too close.

Answer 25

Should, accident, congestion. Unsafe lane, speed, driving under the influence, (13-8, 4B)

Question 26

26. Officers will often observe persons stopped on the shoulder of the freeway such as a ______ Reading a map, a person _______ their _______ for defect, or a person that has an _______, logical reason for stopping. Good professional judgment dictates that citations _______ ___ be issued.

Answer 26

Tourist, checking their vehicle, honest, should not. (13-8, 4B2)

Question 27

27. Every consideration should be given to the intent of the violator and the officer must use ________ ____________ judgment rather than _______ legal ______________ of the law in determining the type of enforcement action to be taken.

Answer 27

Sound professional, strict legal interpretation. (13-9, 4B3)

Question 28

28. When infractions are observed against funeral escorts for members of their procession, the officer should normally note the ___________ or _______ vehicle ________ number, time, and ________ of the violation(s) and submit a memorandum concerning the violations noted.

Answer 28

Motorcycle or Motor, license, location, (13-9, 4B4)

Question 29

29. When the officer originally intended to give a ________ _________, he/she should not let the ______’s _________ change this intention so that a _________ is issued.

Answer 29

Verbal warning, drivers attitude, citation. (13-10, 4B5C)

Question 30

30. Do not __________ passengers in the vehicle with _______ when they get out of the vehicle and there is no apparent danger.

Answer 30

Threaten, arrest. (13-10, 4B5D)

Question 31

31. An officer ______ endeavor not to leave a motorist on the shoulder particularly during ______ _______ periods. Give understandable instructions and provide assistance in __________ _______.

Answer 31

Should, Peak traffic, reentering traffic. (13-10, 4C2)

Question 32

32. Even with adequate sign posting, officers continue to face the very real problem of ______-___ drivers on full freeways. When this is observed or reported, it is a legitimate basis for a “______”.

Answer 32

Wrong way, code 33. (13-11, 5)

Question 33

33. Officers _______ refrain from also entering the freeway in the wrong direction when chasing a wrong way vehicle.

Answer 33

Should, (13-11, 5)

Question 34

34. Freeway escorting is designed to ensure that motoring public maximum personal _______ and ___________ on the freeway by reducing accidents and congestion.

Answer 34

Safety, convenience. (13-11, 6A1)

Question 35

35. An escort _______ consist of ___ patrol unit per group of vehicles escorted.

Answer 35

Should, one. (13-11, 6B2)

Question 36

36. During an escort a ______ ______ or a ___________ maybe utilize; however, ___________ units have less difficulty in the initial phase of this technique and should be used if available.

Answer 36

Patrol vehicle, motorcycle, motorcycle, (13-11, 6B2)

Question 37

37. The supervisor _______ respond to the incident or accident causing the congestion to determine the need for _______.

Answer 37

Should, escorting. (13-12, 6C2)

Question 38

38. The escort will be terminated when the original __________ has been __________, traffic has returned to normal, or as directed by a ____________.

Answer 38

Obstruction, removed, supervisor. (13-12, 6D2)

Question 39

39. The use of a _______ ______ technique should be limited to those situations, which are emergency in nature and should not be abused.

Answer 39

Traffic break. (13-12, 6F3)