Module 1

Question 1

1. Generally, weather conditions are not a factor in determining the appropriateness of engaging in emergency driving.

Answer 1

• True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 2

2. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may proceed past a red or stop signal or a stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be required and necessary for safe operation.

Answer 2

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

Question 3

3. When checking a patrol vehicle prior to a shift, the officer should secure equipment and other items in the passenger compartment because ________.

Answer 3

• of the possibility of theft
• this will give the perception of a neat and order patrol vehicle
• these objects may become dangerous projectiles in a collision (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• none of the above

Question 4

4. Officers should avoid minimizing distractions and learn to deal with multiple distractions at the same time, as it is the nature of the job.

Answer 4

• True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 5

5. The total stopping distance of a vehicle is based on the _____________.

Answer 5

• driver’s reaction time and the braking distance (Correct Answer)
• driver’s reaction time and the vehicle inertia
• vehicle inertia and braking distance (Your Answer)
• None of the above

Question 6

6. A driver’s reaction time is the time required to observe a driving hazard, think about a response, and to physically take the appropriate action.

Answer 6

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

Question 7

7. In law enforcement driving, officers should drive defensively and anticipate the need to make _____________.

Answer 7

• frequent restroom breaks
• sudden stops and turns (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• routine stops
• none of the above

Question 8

8. In law enforcement driving, if the officer is driving in wet weather and the vehicle begins to skid, the officer should ___________.

Answer 8

• brake suddenly and turn away from the direction of the skid
• reduce speed and turn into the direction of the skid (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• increase vehicle speed and turn into the direction of the skid
• none of the above

Question 9

9. The decision to escort a vehicle should consider the specifics of the situation and the proximity to the hospital, as well as __________.

Answer 9

• the time remaining on the officer’s shift
• agency policy/procedure (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• the age of the patrol vehicle
• none of the above

Question 10

1. Which of the following factors should be considered in determining the appropriateness of engaging in emergency driving?

Answer 10

• Agency policy/procedure
• Officer familiarity with the area
• Availability of alternative means to apprehend the offender
• All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 11

4. ______________ are distractions of officers while driving.

Answer 11

• Citizens
• Cellular phones (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• Suspects
• all of the above

Question 12

5. A driver’s reaction time in normal conditions ranges from ¾ to 2 seconds.

Answer 12

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

Question 13

7. In law enforcement driving, officers should follow a “SET” principle, which means _____________.

Answer 13

• slow, evasive, timely
• slow, expanded field of view, and timely
• smooth, expanded field of view, and think (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• none of the above

Question 14

9. The decision to escort a vehicle should consider the specifics of the situation and the proximity to the hospital, as well as the time remaining on the officer’s shift.

Answer 14

• True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 15

3. Which of the following should be adjusted by the officer in a patrol vehicle before assuming patrol duties?

Answer 15

• Mirrors
• Seat
• Steering wheel
• All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 16

8. Generally, the officer does not have to allow extra time to stop the vehicle or drive slower in wet (i.e., rain or snow) weather.

Answer 16

• True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 17

9. The decision to escort a vehicle should consider the specifics of the situation and the proximity to the hospital, as well as agency policy/procedure.

Answer 17

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

Question 18

1. Which of the following factors should be considered in determining the appropriateness of engaging in emergency driving?

Answer 18

• Weather conditions (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• Vehicle type
• Media presence
• None of the above

Question 19

3. Officers should avoid wearing a safety belt, because it will reduce the officer’s ability to quickly exit the patrol vehicle in an emergency.

Answer 19

• True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 20

4. When checking phone messages, officers should learn to watch the road and check the message at the same time.

Answer 20

• True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 21

6. As vehicle speed increases, the time and distance required to stop the vehicle rapidly increases.

Answer 21

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

Question 22

7. In law enforcement driving, officers should always scan the area for an escape route to avoid a collision.

Answer 22

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

Question 23

2. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the driver ______.

Answer 23

• endangers life or property
• avoids collisions
• does not endanger life or property (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• all of the above

Question 24

6. As vehicle speed increases by 10 MPH, the total stopping distance increases by 20 feet.

Answer 24

• True (Your Answer)

* False (Correct Answer)

Question 25

2. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle is relieved from the duty of driving with due regard for the safety of all persons.

Answer 25

• True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 26

8. In law enforcement driving, if the officer is driving in wet weather and the vehicle begins to skid, the officer should reduce the vehicle speed and turn into the direction of the skid.

Answer 26

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

Question 27

5. The distance required to bring a vehicle at a certain speed to a complete stop is known as ____________.

Answer 27

• acceleration distance
• centrifugal distance
• braking distance (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• all of the above