Police Test Police Test Traffic Enforcement

Question 1

When an officer stops a vehicle for a traffic violation, the safest initial approach is from:

Accepted Answer

The rear of the vehicle on the driver's side, staying out of direct view until reaching the B-pillar

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The driver's door, standing directly beside it

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Directly in front of the vehicle to face the driver

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The passenger side in all situations

Question 2

Under most state laws, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial adult drivers is:

Accepted Answer

0.08% or 0.08 g/dL

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0.10%

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0.05%

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0.12%

Question 3

The standard field sobriety tests (SFSTs) approved by NHTSA include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal gaze nystagmus, walk-and-turn, and one-leg stand

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Finger-to-nose, alphabet recitation, and balance stand

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Breathalyzer, blood draw, and urine sample

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Counting backward, following a pen, and heel-to-toe walk

Question 4

An officer observes a vehicle with an expired registration sticker. This gives the officer:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop

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No authority to stop the vehicle

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Probable cause to arrest the driver immediately

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Authority to impound the vehicle without stopping it

Question 5

A driver involved in a non-injury traffic accident must typically:

Accepted Answer

Exchange information with the other driver and report to police if required by state law

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Leave the scene immediately to avoid blocking traffic

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Wait for police regardless of damage amount

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Only notify their insurance company — no police report is needed

Question 6

When directing traffic at an intersection, the officer's primary communication tools are:

Accepted Answer

Hand signals and whistle

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Radio and traffic cones

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Flares and written signs

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Traffic lights and sirens