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Vehicle Entry Techniques Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a 'stoning' or 'wedge-and-probe' technique in vehicle entry?

    Answer: Using multiple wedges to open a gap wide enough for a tool probe to reach the lock

    Multiple wedges can be stacked to create a wider gap, allowing a longer or wider tool to reach interior lock controls.

  2. Which type of vehicle is most likely to require special entry considerations due to reinforced door frames?

    Answer: Armored or law-enforcement upfitted vehicles

    Armored and upfitted law-enforcement vehicles have reinforced frames that make standard air-wedge gaps impractical or impossible.

  3. What does 'reading' a vehicle mean in the context of preparing for non-destructive entry?

    Answer: Assessing the vehicle's lock type, door construction, and best entry approach before starting

    Reading the vehicle means visually inspecting door gaps, lock button positions, and linkage routes to plan the least-damaging entry method.

  4. A 2019 Ford F-150 has a power door lock with no visible lock button on the door panel. How should the locksmith approach entry?

    Answer: Use a long-reach tool to actuate the manual lock lever or pull the interior door handle

    Many modern trucks hide the lock mechanism but still have an interior lever or handle that can be pulled with a correctly shaped long-reach tool.

  5. Why is it important to place protective covers on door edges before inserting wedges?

    Answer: To prevent scratching or denting the paint and weather stripping during entry

    Rubber or plastic edge protectors guard against tool-induced paint chips and scratches that would result in property damage claims.

  6. Which factor most affects how wide a gap can safely be created with air wedges on a vehicle door?

    Answer: The rigidity of the door frame and risk of bending the door

    Door frames can bend permanently if over-wedged, so the technician must gauge frame rigidity and stop before structural damage occurs.

  7. What is the recommended first step before attempting any vehicle entry technique?

    Answer: Verify ownership or authorization by checking ID and documentation

    Confirming the customer's right to access the vehicle protects the locksmith from liability and is an industry ethical requirement.