NJ LEE Patrol Techniques & Traffic Enforcement 2

Question 1

During a vehicle stop at night, where should an officer position their flashlight to reduce their own visibility to the driver?

Accepted Answer

Held at arm's length to the side of the body

Answer

Holding the flashlight at arm's length to the side separates the officer's silhouette from the light source, making the officer a harder target.

Question 2

A driver stopped for speeding provides a license that appears to belong to someone else. The FIRST action the officer should take is to:

Accepted Answer

Request a second form of identification and run the name through NCIC/CJIS

Answer

Running the information through NCIC/CJIS verifies identity and checks for warrants before making an arrest decision.

Question 3

The 'offset' patrol technique in high-crime areas means officers:

Accepted Answer

Travel slightly off the centerline to improve lateral visibility

Answer

Traveling offset from the centerline gives the officer a wider field of view and reduces the predictability of the patrol path.

Question 4

Under New Jersey law, a driver who accumulates how many points on their license triggers an MVC surcharge notice?

Accepted Answer

6 points

Answer

New Jersey's MVC issues a surcharge assessment once a driver reaches 6 points within three years.

Question 5

When approaching a stopped vehicle on the passenger side, the primary advantage is:

Accepted Answer

Reduced exposure to passing traffic

Answer

A passenger-side approach keeps the officer away from the traffic lane, significantly reducing the risk of being struck by passing vehicles.

(NJ LEE) New Jersey Law Enforcement Exam Practice Test