Routine Traffic Stop

Vehicle Stopping Procedures

100

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.

200

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

300

Are you allowed to Relocate a traffic stop?

A.Yes

B.No

A! Relocate a traffic stop if violator stops in the wrong “lane” or location.

400

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

500

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.

Vehicle Positioning and Approach

100

How far behind should patrol stop their vehicle.

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.

200

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.

300

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.

400

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

500

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. 

Unknown TrafficStop

100

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.

200

Which is incorrect when requesting information from the driver.

A. Driver License - CAC

B. Birth Certificate

C. Vehicle Insurance

D. Registration

B! Birth certificate

300

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

400

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

500

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

A! SFTRG2 Volume 4 Chapter 25