Psychological and Physiological Driving Factors

Question 1

Never assume you are immune from _____

Answer 1

becoming involved in a collision which could lead to serious bodily injury, disciplinary action, civil liability, and potential criminal liability.

Question 2

The human factors which contribute to peace

officers becoming involved in collisions:

Answer 2

Driving Skills, Psychological, and Physiological Factors.

Question 3

Average driving skills are _____ for the operation of a patrol vehicle.

Answer 3

inadequate

Question 4

Peace officers must learn _____ in routine and emergency situations while performing their duties.

Answer 4

to drive safely

Question 5

Peace officers must learn to drive safely in _____ while performing their duties.

Answer 5

routine and emergency situations

Question 6

Peace officers must be aware that psychological factors have an effect _____

Answer 6

on their ability to drive safely.

Question 7

Peace officers must be aware that _____ have an effect on their ability to drive safely.

Answer 7

psychological or physiological factors

Question 8

Psychological Factors are _____

Answer 8

attitudes and emotions that can influence judgment and decision-making:

Question 9

List: Psychological Factors

Answer 9

(a) Excitement
(b) Impatience
(c) Aggression
(d) Overconfidence
(e) Lack of confidence
(f) Fear
(g) Peer pressure
(h) Self-righteousness
(i) Preoccupation

Question 10

Physiological Factors are _____

Answer 10

functions of living organisms and their body parts.

Question 11

The attitudes and emotions (psychological factors) of a peace officer can elicit a _____ which can have an adverse effect on the ability to drive safely.

Answer 11

physiological response

Question 12

List: Physiological Factors

Answer 12

(a) Increased adrenaline flow
(b) Rapid pulse
(c) Rapid breathing
(d) Tunnel vision
(e) Loss of sensory perception
(f) Deterioration of decision-making ability
(g) Temporary loss of fine motor skills