EVOC Basics
This is the primary purpose of EVOC training.
What is minimizing risk and improving emergency driving safety?
Daily Double: This maneuver is used to stop a fleeing suspect’s vehicle.
What is the PIT Maneuver?
This system prevents wheels from locking during braking.
What is ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)?
This is the first Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST).
What is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test?
This law requires civilians to yield to emergency vehicles.
What is the Move Over law?
Daily Double: Acronym EVOC stands for
What is Emergency Vehicle Operation Control?
This skill involves scanning surroundings to anticipate hazards.
What is situational awareness?
This inspection is done before every shift to ensure vehicle readiness.
What is a pre-shift vehicle inspection?
In this test, the subject must take nine heel-to-toe steps.
What is the Walk-and-Turn test?
Daily double: This policy governs how and when officers can chase suspects.
What is the pursuit policy?
This type of driving uses lights and sirens.
What is Code 3 driving?
Daily double: In defensive driving, this term describes slowing down at intersections.
What is intersection clearing?
Daily double: Name one thing checked during a pre-shift inspection.
What is tire pressure / fluid levels / emergency lights? (Accept any)
The One-Leg Stand test requires a person to stand like this.
What is with one foot six inches off the ground while counting?
Daily double: This must be balanced with the need for rapid response during a pursuit.
What is public safety?
Smooth acceleration helps maintain these two things.
What are control and fuel efficiency?
This braking technique prevents skidding by modulating brake pressure.
What is threshold braking?
This technology must be used safely while driving.
What is in-car technology (radio, GPS, etc.)?
These three tests are standardized by the NHTSA.
What are Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand?
Daily triple: Improper emergency driving may result in this type of lawsuit.
What is a civil liability lawsuit?
DAily triple: This training component uses real vehicles on a closed track.
What is hands-on training?
Daily triple: This refers to officers quickly analyzing a situation and making smart decisions.
What is reaction time and decision-making?
This training teaches officers how to drive in rain or snow.
What is adverse weather driving?
Daily triple: Clues in SFSTs help establish this legal threshold for arrest.
What is probable cause?
Daily fourple: To remain certified, officers may be required to do this periodically.
What is complete refresher training or retesting?