KCP1

Question 1

Are you required to indicate when exiting a roundabout?

Answer 1

Yes, before, turning left, turning right around the round about

Question 2

Do Police have an exemption from wearing seat belts?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Do Police have an exemption from the give way rules?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Are Police cars exempt from the requirement to have a WOF?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

While responding to an U.D job you travel through a 30km temp speed works area. Do you have a legal defence to travel above the posted temp speed limit?

Answer 5

Yes in the execution of your duty. Exceed temp speed limit ONLY when checked the way is clear of hazards.

Question 6

Do Police officers have a defence to exceed speed limits?

Answer 6

Yes, U.D. and Pursuit

Question 7

While responding to a critical incident you proceed through an intersection against a red traffic. What are your obligations?

Answer 7

Driver MUST reduce speed as not to exceed 20km/h with siren sounding and red and blue lights flashing taking due care to avoid collision with traffic and pedestrians

Question 8

When overtaking, is there an exception for Police drivers on U.D or pursuit to drive to the right of solid yellow no passing lines?

Answer 8

Yes in the execution of your duty. It is high risk and should wait until after no passing lines. Carry out on slow/stationary traffic and if the way is clear

Question 9

Before using a Police car do you have to carry out an inspection of it?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

COMMS directs you to 1V at an intersection, unknown injuries and the road appears to be blocked. Unroute you activate a speed camera. What do you need to PROVE to have the notice waived?

Answer 10

That compliance with the speed limits, traffic signals, stop or give way signs would be likely to prevent or hinder the execution of that duty.

Question 11

Urgent driving occurs when?

Answer 11

The driver is; responding to a critical incident, apprehending a driver for a criminal offence, engaged in a pursuit

Question 12

As a passenger of a 2 person patrol involved in an U.D response what are your responsibilities?

Answer 12

Advise the driver about the route, situational factors/risks and operate the radio

Question 13

What is the overriding principle of the U.D driving policy?

Answer 13

NO DUTY IS SO URGENT THAT IT REQUIRES THE PUBLIC OR POLICE TO BE PLACED AT UNJUSTIFIED RISK

Question 14

As the passenger of a 2 person patrol involved in a F.D what are your responsibilities?

Answer 14

Advise the driver about the route, situational factors/risks or other considerations and operate the radio. PPDP holder or Senior rank may direct driver to abandon pursuit according to risk assessment.

Question 15

Four categories?

Answer 15

A(Marked)=UDD/P, B(Unmarked)=UDD/P, C=UDD, D=Not suitable for UDD/P

Question 16

What type of Police vehicle is a category A?

Answer 16

A fully marked Police pack or equivalent sedan/station wagon fitted with siren/light bar. Includes utility vehicles derived from passenger vehicles.

Question 17

As a Bronze driver are you permitted to become involved in a F.D?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

What type of Police vehicle is a category C?

Answer 18

Cat A/B vehicles laden with 3+ passengers, vehicle mass of 2,100kgs+ with siren/light bar/red&blue lights, non-police packs (sedans/station wagons) with siren/light bar/red&blue lights, surveillance cars, 4xW drive under 2 tonnes with electronic siren/light bar/red&blue lights

Question 19

Can a driver with a silver classification undertake UDD?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

What restrictions are placed on a silver classifications driver?

Answer 20

May not undertake pursuit unless a Gold driver provides direct supervision or in exception circumstances apply

Question 21

Can a Silver classified driver use a category C vehicle to undertake a UDD?

Answer 21

Yes