Module 6 Flashcards
1
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- Officers should never spray paint or make any other type of marking on a roadway during a traffic investigation.
A
- True (Your Answer)
* False (Correct Answer)
2
Q
- An officer should never use audible signals while directing traffic.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
3
Q
- When directing traffic at a collision scene and using flares, officers should remember to ______________.
A
- replace flares before they burn out (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- ignite the flare near spills (i.e., gasoline or oil)
- not be concerned with flares once they burn out
- All of the above
4
Q
- Upon arrival at a collision scene, the first action of the officer is to start a collision scene sketch.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
5
Q
- Upon arrival at a collision scene, the officer should first care for the injured and be sure to __________.
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- move the injured to a safe location
- check the surrounding area for other possibly injured persons (Correct Answer)
- take the injured person’s license for later identification
- all of the above (Your Answer)
6
Q
- When investigating a collision, officers should determine the need for assistance by considering the extent of the injuries.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
7
Q
- An Illinois Traffic Crash Report is required when the damage to property as a result of the collision exceeds $500.00 when any driver is not insured.
A
- True (Correct Answer)
* False (Your Answer)
8
Q
- When writing a person’s name on the Illinois Traffic Crash Report, the person’s name should be entered as _________.
A
- stated by the driver at the collision scene
- stated by witnesses at the collision scene
- exactly as typed on the driver’s license (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- none of the above
9
Q
- When interviewing a witness at a collision scene, the officer should conduct the interview as close as possible to the collision and, if necessary, in traffic.
A
- True (Your Answer)
* False (Correct Answer)
10
Q
- When taking photographs of crashed vehicles, the officer should take pictures from opposite corners, showing only the damaged parts.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
11
Q
- Collision scene evidence should be kept together, even if the evidence is known to be from different vehicles.
A
- True (Your Answer)
* False (Correct Answer)
12
Q
- During a collision investigation, the officer should, where appropriate, check the operation of traffic control devices.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
13
Q
- During a collision investigation and when taking measurements using the triangulation method, officers need ______ reference points.
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- two fixed (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- two transparent
- one semi-tangible
- none of the above
14
Q
- During a collision investigation, the officer should confirm the ownership of the involved vehicles. Which of the following is the least reliable in determining ownership?
A
- Interview the person claiming to be the owner (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- Vehicle registration
- LEADS
- None of the above
15
Q
- During a collision investigation where injured people are transported to a hospital, officers should consider making a follow-up investigation at the hospital when there is a possibility of a cervical injury.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
16
Q
- The likelihood of a mechanical failure as the primary cause of a vehicle collision is minimal.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
17
Q
- The most difficult aspect of a hit and run vehicle collision investigation is to establish who was driving the vehicle at the time of the collision.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
18
Q
- When directing traffic in a collision scene, the issue of greatest importance in officer safety is the officer’s location.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
19
Q
- When using flares, traffic cones, or barriers in the direction of traffic at a collision scene, which of the following is not a consideration for officers?
A
- Visibility
- Time of day
- Determining if a safety problem exists
- None of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
20
Q
- During the investigation of a collision, officers should avoid asking drivers and bystanders if they can identify witnesses to the collision.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
21
Q
- When investigating a collision, officers should determine the need for assistance by considering the __________.
A
- number of vehicles involved
- extent of the injuries
- utility damage
- all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
22
Q
- An Illinois Traffic Crash Report is required when the damage to property as a result of the collision exceeds when any driver is not insured totals _______ or more.
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- $250
- $500 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- $1000
- none of the above
23
Q
- When interviewing a witness at a collision scene, the officer should obtain relevant information, such as the person’s _________.
A
- relationship to the driver
- account of the incident
- activities at the time of the crash
- all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
24
Q
- During a collision investigation, what type of evidence may indicate the direction of travel of an involved vehicle?
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- damage
- paint
- debris (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- all of the above
25
Q
- During a collision investigation, what is the proper order of evidence collection?
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- measure, package evidence, photograph, and complete a chain of custody
- photograph, measure, package evidence, and complete a chain of custody (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- package evidence, measure, photograph, and complete a chain of custody
- none of the above
26
Q
- During a collision investigation, which of the following may be considered evidence?
A
- Glass
- Paint
- Scratches/gouges
- All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
27
Q
- During a collision investigation, officers should secure and inventory the personal property of incapacitated crash victims by ________.
A
- locking the property in the crashed vehicle
- leaving the property with a witness at the collision scene
- completing an inventory form and advising the owner of the disposition (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- none of the above
28
Q
- In a recently occurred hit and run collision investigation, the investigating officer should provide important details in a spot broadcast to dispatch and other officers.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
29
Q
- When gaining the attention of a driver and directing the driver to stop, the officer should _______________.
A
- raise the right hand over the head in the shape of a fist
- point to the driver and then raise the palm of the hand upward and facing the driver (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- look at directly at the driver and raise the right hand over the head in the shape of a fist
- none of the above
30
Q
- When directing traffic at a collision scene, which of the following factors should be used by the officer to determine if assistance is needed?
A
- Seriousness of the incident
- Length of the pattern or span of the collision scene
- Area to be detoured
- All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
31
Q
- Upon arrival at a collision scene, the first action of the officer is to ______.
A
- start a collision scene sketch
- care for the injured (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- fill out the Illinois Traffic Crash Report (SR1050)
- none of the above
32
Q
- An Illinois Traffic Crash Report is required in which of the following circumstances?
A
- Property damage exceeds $2500
- A person is injured
- A person is killed
- all of the above (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)
33
Q
- When writing a person’s name on the Illinois Traffic Crash Report, the person’s name should be entered exactly as typed on the driver’s license.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
34
Q
- When interviewing a witness at a collision scene, the officer should conduct the interview out of traffic, staying mindful of ___________.
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- the witness’ ability to recall events
- the comfort of the witness
- officer safety concerns (Correct Answer/Your Answer)
- all of the above
35
Q
- During a collision investigation, what is the first task in the proper order of evidence collection?
A
- Photograph (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- Take measurements
- Package evidence
- None of the above
36
Q
- Whenever possible, officers should locate a permanent landmark as a reference point for measurements.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
37
Q
- During a collision investigation where injured people are transported to a hospital, officers should consider which of the following in determining whether or not to make a follow-up investigation?
A
- When there are serious injuries
- When there is a possibility of a fatality
- When there is a possibility of cervical injury
- All of the above (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)
38
Q
- The likelihood of a mechanical failure as the primary cause of a vehicle collision is very common.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)
39
Q
- Which of the following pieces of equipment is/are important in investigating a collision?
A
- Tape measure
- White sheet
- Chalk
- All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
40
Q
- When an officer arrives at a collision scene, the officer should perform several functions in which order?
A
- reestablish traffic flow, care for the injured, position the patrol vehicle, and determine the need for witness interviews
- position the patrol vehicle, determine the need for an Illinois Traffic Crash Report, care for the injured, and reestablish traffic flow.
- position the patrol vehicle, care for the injured, determine the need for assistance, and reestablish traffic flow (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- none of the above
41
Q
- When interviewing witnesses at a collision scene, officers should _______.
A
- group the witnesses together for easier control
- interview the witnesses at the earliest possible time (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- interview the witnesses at least a week after the collision to reduce the emotional trauma associated with the collision.
42
Q
- Officers should wear a reflective vest, especially at night, during a traffic collision investigation to increase their visibility to other passing motorists.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
43
Q
- When writing a person’s name on the Illinois Traffic Crash Report, the person’s name should be entered as stated by the driver at the collision scene.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
44
Q
- When associating the collision vehicle with skid marks, which of the following is less important?
A
- grade/slope of the road
- considering the vehicle speed
- vehicle weight
- all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
45
Q
- A chain of custody for evidence collected at a crime scene should include which of the following?
A
- The suspect’s name
- Description of the evidence (Correct Answer)
- The complainant’s address
- All of the above (Your Answer)
46
Q
- During a collision investigation, the best method for taking measurements is the coordinate/triangulation technique.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
47
Q
- During a collision investigation, the officer should confirm the ownership of the involved vehicles. Interviewing the person claiming to be the owner is the least reliable in determining ownership.
A
- True (Correct Answer)
* False (Your Answer)
48
Q
- During a follow-up investigation at a hospital concerning a collision, the officer should never attempt to obtain medical reports.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
49
Q
- In a hit and run collision investigation, the officer may need to request the assistance of the____________ to trace a partial vehicle registration/license.
A
- Illinois State Police
- Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles
- Secretary of State (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- None of the above
50
Q
- Upon arrival to a collision scene, the officer should position the patrol vehicle to protect the scene, which includes __________.
A
- using caution around fluids (i.e., gasoline or oil)
- stopping a safe distance from the collision
- avoiding blocking fire vehicles or ambulances
- all of the above (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)
