GPSTC Exam 8 Questions With Complete
Solutions
What is the point of no escape? the place and time after which a given individual cannot
avoid or prevent an impending accident
What is the key event or key point? this determines the time, place, and type of accident
that will occur
What is t...
What is the point of no escape? the place and time after which a given individual cannot
avoid or prevent an impending accident
What is the key event or key point? this determines the time, place, and type of accident
that will occur
What is the point of initial engagement? the point where contact is first made during a
collision
What is the point of maximum engagement? where the greatest collapse of material or
overlap of objects occurs
What is point of disengagement? the point at which the objects or units involved in the
collision start to separate from one another, and the initial force exerted between them ceases
What is the final position? the time and place that the objects that have collided come to
rest, without the use of power
, GPSTC Exam 8 Questions With Complete
Solutions
What are factors that are included in a traffic accident? operational and condition
What are some causes of accidents? speed, failure of the driver to cope with the traffic
situation, and specific violations of traffic laws
During an investigation, what is an officers concern? seeking facts, recording information,
and forming opinions
What are some qualities of a good accident investigator? intelligent, observant, energetic,
determined, skeptical, patient, and diplomatic
What should an officer do while enroute to an accident? should develop a "game plan"
What are some reasons that a prompt arrival to a scene important? there may be injured
people requiring first aid and medical attention, the scene could cause congestion, potentially
valuable witnesses may become disinterested and leave the scene, and principals involved may
collaborate and create alibis to distort the truth
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