Vehicle
Stopping
Procedures
Stopping
Procedures
Choose the ideal location of a traffic stop.
A. Active Traffic Intersection
B.Bridge
C. Wide Shoulder
D. Dark Alleyway
C! You want Safety, Illumination and Space.
A. 3 car lengths to the rear
B. 1 car length to the rear
C. 2 car lengths to the rear
D. Directly behind the vehicle
C! Two car lengths to the rear of the stopped vehicle.
Where should you place your hand when approaching the stopped vehicle.
A. Trunk lid
B. Back drivers side window
C. Top of the vehicle
A! Trunk lid. As you pass the rear bumper, press down on the trunk lid.
What Shouldnt you use to signal a Vehicle to stop.
A. Overhead Lights
B. A Whistle
C. Siren
D. PA System
B. Whistle - Ineffective, Misinterpretation
How far and which direction should defender position their vehicle.
A. 3 feet to the left of stopped vehicle
B. 3 feet to the right of stopped vehicle
C. 6 feet to the left of stopped vehicle
D. 6 feet to the right of stopped vehicle
A! 3 feet to the left. You want your patrol off-center in the safest direction.
Which is incorrect when requesting information from the driver.
A. Driver License - CAC
B. Birth Certificate
C. Vehicle Insurance
D. Registration
B! Birth certificate
A! Relocate a traffic stop if violator stops in the wrong “lane” or location.
During hours of Darkness defender should use _______ from their patrol vehicle when conducting a traffic stop.
A. High beams
B. Take Down Lights
C. Spotlights
D. All the above
D! All are applicable and assist with illumination in hours of darkness.
Defenders must have the ability to evaluate the offenders.
A. Mental outlook
B.Physical condition
C. Facts concerning the condition
D. All the above
D! All the above
What shouldn't you advise BDOC when conducting a traffic stop.
A. Mileage of your Vehicle
B. Location of Stop
C. Vehicle Description
D. License Plate number
E. Number of Visible Occupants
A! The mileage of your patrol vehicle is irrelevant in this instance.
* Save it when/if transporting
When should you stop observing the occupant/s of the stopped vehicle.
A. Once you get back to your patrol car
B. When your backup arrives
C. When your phone rings
D. Never
D! Keep all vehicle occupant/s in your sight at all times
What are the 3 suspect behavior categories?
A. Obedient, Assaultive, Resistant
B. Assaultive, Obedient,Defiant
C. Assaultive, Resistant, Compliant
D. Compliant, Obedient, Resistant
C! Assaultive, Resistant, Compliant
If a back-up unit arrive, they should keep their headlights on.
A. True
B. False
B! Back-up units should turn off headlights of their vehicle to avoid a back light situation.
Choose the best approach.
A. Flashlight in right hand and right handed
B. Flashlight in Left hand and right handed
B! Flashlight in Left hand and right handed. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR DOMINANT HAND FREE IN CASE YOU HAVE TO DRAW.
Where can you find more information on conducting Traffic Stops.
A. SFTRG2 Volume 4 Chapter 25
B. SFTRG2 Volume 6 Chapter 24
C. SFTRG2 Volume 4 chapter 24
D. SFTRG2 Volume 6 Chapter 25