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EVOC Final Exam Questions With 100%Verified Solutions
civil and criminal issues CORRECT ANSWERS -people always want to sue us
-quick settlement happens
-people want our money
direct liability - 2 types CORRECT ANSWERS negligence and willful misconduct
direct liability definition CORRECT ANSWERS -you were the direct cause of something
ex- what you did caused someone else to get injured
negligence types (3) CORRECT ANSWERS simple
gross
reckless
simple negligence CORRECT ANSWERS failure to conform conduct to a reasonable
standard
gross negligence CORRECT ANSWERS unreasonable conduct that is likely to cause
injury
willful misconduct CORRECT ANSWERS punitive damages
possible criminal prosecution
vicarious liability CORRECT ANSWERS -when it can be determined that an injury was
caused as a result of poor supervision, improper training, or lack of policy
-supervisors, instructors, and administrators can be held liable -- suing up the chain of
command - compensatory
municipal CORRECT ANSWERS when the plantiff sues the govt below the state level
(county) merely bc it employed the officer
-the county cannot be liable bc it employs the officer
-flawed policies (too vague)
4 elements that a plaintiff must prove CORRECT ANSWERS -duty to care for the public
interest
-duty breached through negligence
-injury or damage resulted (self or others)
-plaintiff suffered damage
3 types of awards CORRECT ANSWERS nominal
compensatory
punitive (punishment)
, nominal awards CORRECT ANSWERS small monetary awards
compensatory awards CORRECT ANSWERS -most common
-compensation for lost wages, medical expenses only
-rehab costs and time missed as a result of a traffic crash
punitive awards CORRECT ANSWERS -used as a punishment to prevent any further
misconduct
-generally awarded over and above compensatory levels
-reckless behavior or gross negligence must be proven
-officer responsible for paying
in addition to good policy - municipals must also CORRECT ANSWERS -provide
adequate training on implementation of policy
-failure to train may show deliberate indifference to the rights of citizens
crash CORRECT ANSWERS any unexpected event that results in loss or damage
true or false: adverse weather conditions are not valid excuses for being involved in a
crash CORRECT ANSWERS true
what will often increase crashes? CORRECT ANSWERS rain, snow, fog
fixed objects CORRECT ANSWERS usually contributed to operators failure
what are some fixed object problems? CORRECT ANSWERS -failure to check area
before backing
-properly judge clearances
-remaining attentive
True/False A defensive driver is someone who commits no driving errors and makes
allowances for the lack of skills or improper driving practices of others CORRECT
ANSWERS True
A defensive driver is someone who knows when to: CORRECT ANSWERS slow down,
stop or yield the right of way to avoid a crash
What is a form 46 used for? CORRECT ANSWERS -people involved in departmental
crashes
-make sure you are descriptive as you can be on this form
-there is a diagram that you will draw
-have both vehicles information on the form
what are the two types of crash classifications? CORRECT ANSWERS preventable and
non preventable
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