NC BLET State Exam | PATROL DUTIES
UNIT SG | QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
What are the 3 measurement methods for a crime scene sketch? - ANSWER-
Triangulation, rectangular coordination, and baseline
What are the 3 different types of crowds? - ANSWER-Physical, Psychological, and Mob
In regards to the use of a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for? -
ANSWER-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What form of traffic observation is made using a moving patrol car or in a stationary
observation on a specific route between two points, usually on a major street or section
of highway? - ANSWER-Line Patrol
What is a pre-planned systematic stopping of vehicles to check motorists for valid
driver's license, registration, or insurance information? - ANSWER-A checking station
What is the MINIMUM distance at which a line of flares, cones, and other warning signs
should be started away from the accident scene in a 45 mph zone? - ANSWER-300 ft.
warning then every 40 ft. to the scene
At a minimum, a citation should include what 4 things? - ANSWER-(1) Identify the crime
charged.
(2) The name and address of the person cited.
(3) Identify the officer issuing the citation.
(4) Cite the person to whom issued to appear in a designated court, at a designated
time and place.
What are the 4 methods of traffic observation? - ANSWER-Stationary, Conspicuous,
Visible, and Concealed
When directing traffic, what is something the officer should not use? - ANSWER-His/her
voice
When pacing another vehicle, the officer should use a distance so as
to ensure the officer is certain that his/her patrol vehicle is mirroring the same speed as
the violator vehicle. - ANSWER-Reasonable/Sufficient
When directing traffic, what does 2 short whistle blasts mean? - ANSWER-GO
When directing traffic, what does 1 long whistle blast mean? - ANSWER-STOP
What are the 9 search zones of a vehicle? - ANSWER-1. Exterior of the vehicle
, 2. Driver zone
3. Left-rear passenger zone
4. Right-rear passenger zone
5. Front passenger zone
6. Engine zone
7. Trunk zone
8. Roof zone
9. Underside of vehicle
What is the distance your patrol car should be behind a violator vehicle during an
UNKNOWN traffic stop? - ANSWER-12-15 feet
What is the distance your patrol car should be behind a violator vehicle during a
KNOWN traffic stop? - ANSWER-20 feet
What type of testing is used to directly assess a motorist's mental or physical
impairment? - ANSWER-Psychophysical Testing
What are the 5 major phases of Law Enforcement action? - ANSWER-Detection,
Apprehension, Prosecution, Adjudication, and Penalization
How should the officer handle a traffic stop with a motorcycle rider? - ANSWER-1.
Instruct violator(s) to get off the motorcycle on the right side
2. Officers should maintain a position near the patrol car (right front area) and have
violator(s) walk back to officers' location
3. Officers should have violator(s) and passenger(s) remove and leave helmets near
motorcycle(s).
G.S. 20-29.1 refers to what? - ANSWER-Driver Re-examination Request (HP-640)
Under G.S. 20-114.1, other than a law enforcement officer, who can legally direct
traffic? - ANSWER-1. Uniformed Regular and Volunteer Firemen
2. Rescue Squad Personnel
If you are conducting a KNOWN traffic stop and the driver of the violator vehicle refuses
to get out, what should you do? - ANSWER-Call for backup, establish a gameplan, and
wait it out.
Although rare, what can a driver stopped and suspected of DWI request to take? -
ANSWER-A pre-arrest breath test
Psychological Crowd - ANSWER-An assemblage of people who have a sustained
common interest and respond emotionally to the same stimuli
ie: Ball game
UNIT SG | QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
What are the 3 measurement methods for a crime scene sketch? - ANSWER-
Triangulation, rectangular coordination, and baseline
What are the 3 different types of crowds? - ANSWER-Physical, Psychological, and Mob
In regards to the use of a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for? -
ANSWER-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What form of traffic observation is made using a moving patrol car or in a stationary
observation on a specific route between two points, usually on a major street or section
of highway? - ANSWER-Line Patrol
What is a pre-planned systematic stopping of vehicles to check motorists for valid
driver's license, registration, or insurance information? - ANSWER-A checking station
What is the MINIMUM distance at which a line of flares, cones, and other warning signs
should be started away from the accident scene in a 45 mph zone? - ANSWER-300 ft.
warning then every 40 ft. to the scene
At a minimum, a citation should include what 4 things? - ANSWER-(1) Identify the crime
charged.
(2) The name and address of the person cited.
(3) Identify the officer issuing the citation.
(4) Cite the person to whom issued to appear in a designated court, at a designated
time and place.
What are the 4 methods of traffic observation? - ANSWER-Stationary, Conspicuous,
Visible, and Concealed
When directing traffic, what is something the officer should not use? - ANSWER-His/her
voice
When pacing another vehicle, the officer should use a distance so as
to ensure the officer is certain that his/her patrol vehicle is mirroring the same speed as
the violator vehicle. - ANSWER-Reasonable/Sufficient
When directing traffic, what does 2 short whistle blasts mean? - ANSWER-GO
When directing traffic, what does 1 long whistle blast mean? - ANSWER-STOP
What are the 9 search zones of a vehicle? - ANSWER-1. Exterior of the vehicle
, 2. Driver zone
3. Left-rear passenger zone
4. Right-rear passenger zone
5. Front passenger zone
6. Engine zone
7. Trunk zone
8. Roof zone
9. Underside of vehicle
What is the distance your patrol car should be behind a violator vehicle during an
UNKNOWN traffic stop? - ANSWER-12-15 feet
What is the distance your patrol car should be behind a violator vehicle during a
KNOWN traffic stop? - ANSWER-20 feet
What type of testing is used to directly assess a motorist's mental or physical
impairment? - ANSWER-Psychophysical Testing
What are the 5 major phases of Law Enforcement action? - ANSWER-Detection,
Apprehension, Prosecution, Adjudication, and Penalization
How should the officer handle a traffic stop with a motorcycle rider? - ANSWER-1.
Instruct violator(s) to get off the motorcycle on the right side
2. Officers should maintain a position near the patrol car (right front area) and have
violator(s) walk back to officers' location
3. Officers should have violator(s) and passenger(s) remove and leave helmets near
motorcycle(s).
G.S. 20-29.1 refers to what? - ANSWER-Driver Re-examination Request (HP-640)
Under G.S. 20-114.1, other than a law enforcement officer, who can legally direct
traffic? - ANSWER-1. Uniformed Regular and Volunteer Firemen
2. Rescue Squad Personnel
If you are conducting a KNOWN traffic stop and the driver of the violator vehicle refuses
to get out, what should you do? - ANSWER-Call for backup, establish a gameplan, and
wait it out.
Although rare, what can a driver stopped and suspected of DWI request to take? -
ANSWER-A pre-arrest breath test
Psychological Crowd - ANSWER-An assemblage of people who have a sustained
common interest and respond emotionally to the same stimuli
ie: Ball game
