DCJS Emergency Vehicle Operations & Pursuit Driving Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Under Virginia law, an officer operating an emergency vehicle with lights and siren must still exercise what?
Answer: Due regard for the safety of all persons
Virginia Code requires emergency vehicle operators to exercise due regard for the safety of all persons, even with lights and siren active.
What does 'due regard' mean in emergency vehicle operations?
Answer: Operating with reasonable caution to protect all persons on the road
'Due regard' means the officer must operate with reasonable caution so as not to endanger persons or property.
Which condition is NOT required for an officer to legally disregard a stop sign under Virginia emergency vehicle statutes?
Answer: A supervisor must be physically present
Virginia law requires lights and siren activation and sufficient slowing, but does not require supervisor presence at the intersection.
The primary goal of DCJS emergency vehicle operations training is to ensure officers:
Answer: Balance apprehension needs against risks to public safety
DCJS training emphasizes weighing the need to apprehend against the danger posed to innocent third parties.
When an officer activates emergency lights and siren, civilian drivers are generally required to:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Virginia law requires civilian drivers to yield by pulling to the right and stopping when an emergency vehicle approaches.
Under DCJS standards, who bears ultimate responsibility for the decision to initiate or continue a vehicle pursuit?
Answer: The pursuing officer
Although supervisors can terminate a pursuit, the pursuing officer is responsible for the decision to initiate and any actions taken during it.