SCCJA BLOCK 4 PRACTICE GUIDE
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ TR-310 Answer: Collision reporting report
⫸ 56-5-1520 Answer: Too fast for conditions
Typically: rear impact collisions
⫸ 56-5-1930 Answer: Following too closely
Typically: rear impact collisions, can be misinterpreted as too fast for
conditions
⫸ Fail to yield right of way Answer: Typically: angular impact
collisions
56-5-2310 to 56-5-2370
⫸ Disregarding Traffic sign or signal Answer: 56-5-2740
⫸ Improper lane use/change Answer: 56-5-1900
⫸ Department Answer: Means the department of motor vehicles when
the term refers to the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the former
motor vehicle division of the department of Public Safety and means the
department of public safety otherwise and in section 57-3-840
,⫸ 56-5-1210: duties of driver involved in accident resulting in death or
personal injury Answer: Drivers shall: stop at the scene or as close as
possible; return to scene and reining until 56-5-1230 has been met; may
leave temporarily to contact police; must stop so as not to obstruct traffic
more than is necessary
⫸ Failure to follow 56-5-1230 results in Answer: A misdemeanor when
only minor injuries result, a felony when great bodily injured results, a
felony when death results
⫸ Great bodily injury Answer: Bodily injury that creates a substantial
risk of death or which causes serious, permanent, disfigurement, or
protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or
organ
⫸ Identify the three elements that must be present for deadly force to be
employed. Answer: a. Ability b. Opportunity c. Jeopardy
⫸ Sight alignment Answer: How you look through sights so front sight
is aligned with rear sight
⫸ When can deadly force be used? Answer: Self defense. b. In defense
of another person. c. To prevent the commission of dangerous felony:
murder, kidnapping, etc. d. To halt a fleeing felon who is an immediate
significant threat of death or serious physical injury to others.
, ⫸ Tennessee vs. Garner Answer: "Fleeing Felon Doctrine"
⫸ Graham vs. Connor Answer: set forth a standard for police use of
force, Out of that decision, two words that have become important in
any use of force issue are reasonable and necessary
⫸ Reasonable Answer: That which is reasonable is using or showing
reasons or sound judgment and not extreme or excessive force.
⫸ Necessary Answer: That which is necessary is that which must be
done, is mandatory, or is compelled by circumstances.
⫸ Ability Answer: Ability is having enough power or skill to do
something
⫸ Opportunity Answer: Opportunity is a combination of circumstances
favorable for the purpose of time or a good chance or occasion to use
one's ability. Probable cause must still exist
⫸ Jeopardy Answer: Jeopardy is great danger, peril, or to have one's life
in danger.
⫸ Section 56-5-1220. Answer: Duties of driver involved in accident
resulting in damage to attended vehicles.
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ TR-310 Answer: Collision reporting report
⫸ 56-5-1520 Answer: Too fast for conditions
Typically: rear impact collisions
⫸ 56-5-1930 Answer: Following too closely
Typically: rear impact collisions, can be misinterpreted as too fast for
conditions
⫸ Fail to yield right of way Answer: Typically: angular impact
collisions
56-5-2310 to 56-5-2370
⫸ Disregarding Traffic sign or signal Answer: 56-5-2740
⫸ Improper lane use/change Answer: 56-5-1900
⫸ Department Answer: Means the department of motor vehicles when
the term refers to the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the former
motor vehicle division of the department of Public Safety and means the
department of public safety otherwise and in section 57-3-840
,⫸ 56-5-1210: duties of driver involved in accident resulting in death or
personal injury Answer: Drivers shall: stop at the scene or as close as
possible; return to scene and reining until 56-5-1230 has been met; may
leave temporarily to contact police; must stop so as not to obstruct traffic
more than is necessary
⫸ Failure to follow 56-5-1230 results in Answer: A misdemeanor when
only minor injuries result, a felony when great bodily injured results, a
felony when death results
⫸ Great bodily injury Answer: Bodily injury that creates a substantial
risk of death or which causes serious, permanent, disfigurement, or
protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or
organ
⫸ Identify the three elements that must be present for deadly force to be
employed. Answer: a. Ability b. Opportunity c. Jeopardy
⫸ Sight alignment Answer: How you look through sights so front sight
is aligned with rear sight
⫸ When can deadly force be used? Answer: Self defense. b. In defense
of another person. c. To prevent the commission of dangerous felony:
murder, kidnapping, etc. d. To halt a fleeing felon who is an immediate
significant threat of death or serious physical injury to others.
, ⫸ Tennessee vs. Garner Answer: "Fleeing Felon Doctrine"
⫸ Graham vs. Connor Answer: set forth a standard for police use of
force, Out of that decision, two words that have become important in
any use of force issue are reasonable and necessary
⫸ Reasonable Answer: That which is reasonable is using or showing
reasons or sound judgment and not extreme or excessive force.
⫸ Necessary Answer: That which is necessary is that which must be
done, is mandatory, or is compelled by circumstances.
⫸ Ability Answer: Ability is having enough power or skill to do
something
⫸ Opportunity Answer: Opportunity is a combination of circumstances
favorable for the purpose of time or a good chance or occasion to use
one's ability. Probable cause must still exist
⫸ Jeopardy Answer: Jeopardy is great danger, peril, or to have one's life
in danger.
⫸ Section 56-5-1220. Answer: Duties of driver involved in accident
resulting in damage to attended vehicles.
