Patrol techniques Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the five phases of a traffic stop? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Preparation Phase
2. Patrolling Phase
3. Stopping phase
4. contact phase
5. Closing phase
How do we describe what we do? (E.O.I.D) - CORRECT ANSWER Enforce laws
Obtain compliance
Investigate collisions
Direct traffic
How do we gain compliance? (VWIA) - CORRECT ANSWER Verbal warning
written warnings
issue infractions
arrest
True or False: there are two categories of traffic stops? - CORRECT ANSWER True
What are the two categories of traffic stops? - CORRECT ANSWER Violator stops and
high risk stops
Who do we come into contact with? - CORRECT ANSWER Innocent motorists
fugitives
criminals
impaired
mentally ill
, What are the three cornerstones to the preparation phase? - CORRECT
ANSWER Physical conditioning, mental conditioning, and a tactical mindset
What are the two parts in the patrolling phase? - CORRECT ANSWER Moving and
stationary
What should we be doing in moving patrol to avoid danger? - CORRECT
ANSWER Look ahead 1000-2000 feet
look in mirrors every 2-5 seconds
Night vision with high beams look at left front tire
avoid the inside lane
reposition on multi lane roadway (patrol at speed limit)
What should we do to stay safe in stationary patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER Choose a
safe location
be in a position that can be seen in two or more directions
Pick a location that allows for a fast and safe entry to main roadway
vehicle positioning acts as strong deterrent
Stopping phase considerations include: - CORRECT ANSWER Your safety
safety of your backup units
safety of the violator
safety of the public
True or false: you should avoid stopping cars near or in drinking establishment parking lots? -
CORRECT ANSWER True
What should you do prior to making a traffic stop? - CORRECT ANSWER Call out
badge #, location and vehicle license plate or description
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the five phases of a traffic stop? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Preparation Phase
2. Patrolling Phase
3. Stopping phase
4. contact phase
5. Closing phase
How do we describe what we do? (E.O.I.D) - CORRECT ANSWER Enforce laws
Obtain compliance
Investigate collisions
Direct traffic
How do we gain compliance? (VWIA) - CORRECT ANSWER Verbal warning
written warnings
issue infractions
arrest
True or False: there are two categories of traffic stops? - CORRECT ANSWER True
What are the two categories of traffic stops? - CORRECT ANSWER Violator stops and
high risk stops
Who do we come into contact with? - CORRECT ANSWER Innocent motorists
fugitives
criminals
impaired
mentally ill
, What are the three cornerstones to the preparation phase? - CORRECT
ANSWER Physical conditioning, mental conditioning, and a tactical mindset
What are the two parts in the patrolling phase? - CORRECT ANSWER Moving and
stationary
What should we be doing in moving patrol to avoid danger? - CORRECT
ANSWER Look ahead 1000-2000 feet
look in mirrors every 2-5 seconds
Night vision with high beams look at left front tire
avoid the inside lane
reposition on multi lane roadway (patrol at speed limit)
What should we do to stay safe in stationary patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER Choose a
safe location
be in a position that can be seen in two or more directions
Pick a location that allows for a fast and safe entry to main roadway
vehicle positioning acts as strong deterrent
Stopping phase considerations include: - CORRECT ANSWER Your safety
safety of your backup units
safety of the violator
safety of the public
True or false: you should avoid stopping cars near or in drinking establishment parking lots? -
CORRECT ANSWER True
What should you do prior to making a traffic stop? - CORRECT ANSWER Call out
badge #, location and vehicle license plate or description
