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Chapter 1 Vehicle Operations Soce Prep Questions and Answers
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Chapter 1: Vehicle Operations Soce PrepQuestions and Answers
Inspection includes checking...(5 things). The vehicles ________________ and
______________ must also be inspected. - Answers -1. fluid levels 2. electrical wiring
3. belts 4. hoses 5. tires
interior and exterior
It is essential to inspect a vehicle before taking _____________ of it and
_______________ it on the road. - Answers -control
operating
When should an officer perform inspections? - Answers -before and after every use of
the vehicle.
Before using a vehicle, its body must be inspected to identify and damage. An officer
should conduct a quick visual examination of the body and undercarriage and look for
the following: (10 things) - Answers -1. scratched paint (object contact/intentional
damage?) 2. dents 3. missing/broken light covers 4. damaged emergency equipment
(lights/sirens) 5. broken/cracked glass 6. broken/cracked mirrors 7. dirty windshield 8/9.
foreign objects (natural/unnatural) under the vehicle 10. visible fluid leaks
Used to measure tire pressure (pounds per square inch) - Answers -PSI
Fluid levels that should be checked: (6) - Answers -1. Brake fluid 2. coolant reservoir 3.
windshield washer 4. oil 5. power steering 6. transmission
Belts should be checked for... (4 things) - Answers -fraying; cuts; cracks; and gouges
Hoses should be checked for... (5 things) - Answers -dry rot; cracking; holes; bulges;
and leaks
Wires should be checked for... (5 things) - Answers -fraying; corrosion;cracked or
missing insulation; and exposure.
Due to the communications and emergency equipmentinstalled in a police vehicle, there
is a tremendous strain on the _____________; and should be checked for proper
operation. - Answers -battery
Battery inspection should include... (3 things) - Answers -terminal connections;
water level (if applicable); and
, signs of damage to the battery's exterior.
Enhanced ________________ and ____________ ________________ are assets that
greatly assist in law enforcement duties. - Answers -observation
driving skills
•Learn to recognize driving situations that can be hazardous
• Assume other drivers will make errors.
• Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to maneuver safely if a
hazard develops.
• Scan far enough ahead to be able to react safely to approaching situations.
• Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles.
• Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction. - Answers -Tips officers should
follow to prevent accidents:
_______________ supplies approximately 90-95% of incoming data to a driver. -
Answers -Vision
Vision gives valuable information needed to ____________ and ____________
hazards. - Answers -Detect
Avoid
Several components of vision may affect the ability the ability to operate and control a
vehicle: (5 things) - Answers -Acuity, Depth Perception, Peripheral Vision, Color Vision,
Night Vision
Sharpness of vision - Answers -Acuity
Ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is -
Answers -Depth Perception
Ability to see above, below, and to the sides (A person who is in a stationary vehicle
and who has good peripheral vision can see about 180 degrees from side to side) -
Answers -Peripheral Vision
Ability to distinguish colors - Answers -Color Vision
Ability to see clearly in darkness - Answers -Night Vision
Factors that affect vision (4 things) - Answers -environmental conditions; physical
conditions; alertness; and aging
Describe some frequently encountered road hazards (8) - Answers -pedestrians;
bicyclists/motorcyclists; skateboarders; animals; improperly parked vehicles; roadway
obstructions; surface anomalies; and damage/change to road surfaces.
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