ACC LEA Traffic Exam | 100% Correct
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When the rear tires have less traction than the front tires it is known as? - ✔✔Oversteer
You are approaching a corner, explain the process you were taught to successfully enter and exit... -
✔✔Braking zone, Neutral zone, Apex, Acceleration zone
Violating department policy/procedure and or state law can potentially result in what consequence? -
✔✔Lawsuits, Loss of employment
During what type of law enforcement driving do most collisions occur? - ✔✔Non-emergency driving
Law enforcement driving is governed by general negligence "TORT" law principles. What is a "TORT"? -
✔✔Civil wrong, a person's behavior has unfairly caused someone else to suffer loss or harm
What does the acronym P.U.R.S.U.E stand for? - ✔✔Prepare, Understand, Respond, Stop, Utilize,
Examine
Name a United States Supreme Court case that we discussed that dealt with pursuit driving or
emergency response. - ✔✔Scott v. Harris
You should drive at _______% of your skill level and ______% of the vehicles capability. - ✔✔80% and
80%
List five rules pertaining to the steering method you were taught. - ✔✔1. Hands start at 8 & 4
2. Thumbs outside wheel
3. Hands mirror each other
4. Start with a push
5. Never cross the 12 or 6
, Under Colorado State Law, the exemptions granted to the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle
protects the driver from liability under all circumstances. - ✔✔False
A law enforcement officer's first priority during any type of driving should be the safety of the public. -
✔✔True
Which of the following human factors contribute to safe driving attitudes? - ✔✔Psychological, Physical,
etc.
It is not necessary for a law enforcement officer to adjust his/her driving during adverse weather
conditions if they are responding to an emergency with emergency lights and sirens on. - ✔✔False
While inspecting a patrol vehicle prior to the beginning of a shift, an officer discovers a mechanical
problem that could affect the safe operation of the vehicle. What should the officer do? - ✔✔Contact
sergeant and maintenance
Which of the following choices is most complete in identifying the components of safe driving? -
✔✔Awareness, Space Management, Collision Avoidance
During a vehicle pursuit, an officer should do everything the fleeing driver does in order to keep the
vehicle in sight? - ✔✔False
Identify the factors involved in the S.I.P.D.E. system of driving. - ✔✔Search, Identify, Predict, Decide,
Execute
What type of driving movement is the cause of most law enforcement vehicle collisions during non-
emergency driving? - ✔✔Backing
When the front tires have less traction than the rear tires it is known as? - ✔✔Understeer
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
When the rear tires have less traction than the front tires it is known as? - ✔✔Oversteer
You are approaching a corner, explain the process you were taught to successfully enter and exit... -
✔✔Braking zone, Neutral zone, Apex, Acceleration zone
Violating department policy/procedure and or state law can potentially result in what consequence? -
✔✔Lawsuits, Loss of employment
During what type of law enforcement driving do most collisions occur? - ✔✔Non-emergency driving
Law enforcement driving is governed by general negligence "TORT" law principles. What is a "TORT"? -
✔✔Civil wrong, a person's behavior has unfairly caused someone else to suffer loss or harm
What does the acronym P.U.R.S.U.E stand for? - ✔✔Prepare, Understand, Respond, Stop, Utilize,
Examine
Name a United States Supreme Court case that we discussed that dealt with pursuit driving or
emergency response. - ✔✔Scott v. Harris
You should drive at _______% of your skill level and ______% of the vehicles capability. - ✔✔80% and
80%
List five rules pertaining to the steering method you were taught. - ✔✔1. Hands start at 8 & 4
2. Thumbs outside wheel
3. Hands mirror each other
4. Start with a push
5. Never cross the 12 or 6
, Under Colorado State Law, the exemptions granted to the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle
protects the driver from liability under all circumstances. - ✔✔False
A law enforcement officer's first priority during any type of driving should be the safety of the public. -
✔✔True
Which of the following human factors contribute to safe driving attitudes? - ✔✔Psychological, Physical,
etc.
It is not necessary for a law enforcement officer to adjust his/her driving during adverse weather
conditions if they are responding to an emergency with emergency lights and sirens on. - ✔✔False
While inspecting a patrol vehicle prior to the beginning of a shift, an officer discovers a mechanical
problem that could affect the safe operation of the vehicle. What should the officer do? - ✔✔Contact
sergeant and maintenance
Which of the following choices is most complete in identifying the components of safe driving? -
✔✔Awareness, Space Management, Collision Avoidance
During a vehicle pursuit, an officer should do everything the fleeing driver does in order to keep the
vehicle in sight? - ✔✔False
Identify the factors involved in the S.I.P.D.E. system of driving. - ✔✔Search, Identify, Predict, Decide,
Execute
What type of driving movement is the cause of most law enforcement vehicle collisions during non-
emergency driving? - ✔✔Backing
When the front tires have less traction than the rear tires it is known as? - ✔✔Understeer
