National Police Selection Test, 2026 – Study guide and practice
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Traffic Function & Responsibility Purpose and Scope - correct answer ✔✔ The ultimate goal of
traffic law enforcement is to reduce traffic collisions.
Factors involved in officer deployment - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Location
2. Time
3. Day
4. Violation factors
Enforcement - correct answer ✔✔ Enforcement actions are commensurate with applicable laws
and take into account the degree and severity of the violation committed.
Ticket Quotas - correct answer ✔✔ Most departments do not implement a quota system based
on the number of citations issued.
Methods used in traffic stops to reduce collisions - correct answer ✔✔ Warnings
Citations
Physical Arrest
Warnings - correct answer ✔✔ Warnings should be considered in each situation and substituted
for arrest or citations when circumstances warrant, especially in the case of inadvertent
violations
Citations - correct answer ✔✔ Citations may be issued when the officer feels it appropriate. The
officer should fully explain the rights and requirements imposed upon issuing a citation
, Information provided with citations - correct answer ✔✔ Explanation of violation or charge
Court appearance procedure including the optional or mandatory appearance by the motorist
Physical Arrest - correct answer ✔✔ Physical arrests can be made for a number of criminal
traffic offenses
Examples of offenses requiring physical arrest - correct answer ✔✔ Vehicular manslaughter
Felony and misdemeanor dui of alcohol or drugs
Felony or misdemeanor it and run
Any other misdemeanor at the officer discretion
Suspended or revoked license - correct answer ✔✔ Officer must issue a citation to driver for
driving with suspended or revoked license
Seize the drivers license - correct answer ✔✔ If the driver has had their license revoked or
suspended the officer should seize the license from the driver. And inform the driver of their
license status. The officer has to fill out a Verbal Notice Form and forward the form with license
to the traffic bureau
Reflectorized Vests - correct answer ✔✔ To reduce danger to employees reflectorized vests
increase visibility of employees on roadways. Should be worn with traffic related issues or
anytime the need for heightened visibility improves safety
Care and Storage of reflectorized vests - correct answer ✔✔ One vest shall be maintained in the
trunk of each patrol and investigation unit and side bid of motorcycle. The vest should be stored
in a resealable plastic bag to protect and keep it in serviceable condition
Guidelines for use of reflectorized vest - correct answer ✔✔ Should be used anytime officer
anticipates a prolonged exposure to hazards of oncoming traffic. Officers use their discretion
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Traffic Function & Responsibility Purpose and Scope - correct answer ✔✔ The ultimate goal of
traffic law enforcement is to reduce traffic collisions.
Factors involved in officer deployment - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Location
2. Time
3. Day
4. Violation factors
Enforcement - correct answer ✔✔ Enforcement actions are commensurate with applicable laws
and take into account the degree and severity of the violation committed.
Ticket Quotas - correct answer ✔✔ Most departments do not implement a quota system based
on the number of citations issued.
Methods used in traffic stops to reduce collisions - correct answer ✔✔ Warnings
Citations
Physical Arrest
Warnings - correct answer ✔✔ Warnings should be considered in each situation and substituted
for arrest or citations when circumstances warrant, especially in the case of inadvertent
violations
Citations - correct answer ✔✔ Citations may be issued when the officer feels it appropriate. The
officer should fully explain the rights and requirements imposed upon issuing a citation
, Information provided with citations - correct answer ✔✔ Explanation of violation or charge
Court appearance procedure including the optional or mandatory appearance by the motorist
Physical Arrest - correct answer ✔✔ Physical arrests can be made for a number of criminal
traffic offenses
Examples of offenses requiring physical arrest - correct answer ✔✔ Vehicular manslaughter
Felony and misdemeanor dui of alcohol or drugs
Felony or misdemeanor it and run
Any other misdemeanor at the officer discretion
Suspended or revoked license - correct answer ✔✔ Officer must issue a citation to driver for
driving with suspended or revoked license
Seize the drivers license - correct answer ✔✔ If the driver has had their license revoked or
suspended the officer should seize the license from the driver. And inform the driver of their
license status. The officer has to fill out a Verbal Notice Form and forward the form with license
to the traffic bureau
Reflectorized Vests - correct answer ✔✔ To reduce danger to employees reflectorized vests
increase visibility of employees on roadways. Should be worn with traffic related issues or
anytime the need for heightened visibility improves safety
Care and Storage of reflectorized vests - correct answer ✔✔ One vest shall be maintained in the
trunk of each patrol and investigation unit and side bid of motorcycle. The vest should be stored
in a resealable plastic bag to protect and keep it in serviceable condition
Guidelines for use of reflectorized vest - correct answer ✔✔ Should be used anytime officer
anticipates a prolonged exposure to hazards of oncoming traffic. Officers use their discretion
