SFST One Leg Stand 2

Question 1

During the OLS test, which clue is recorded when the subject puts their raised foot down before the 30-second count is complete?

Accepted Answer

Puts foot down

Answer

'Puts foot down' is the specific clue recorded when the subject lowers their raised foot before the officer instructs them to stop.

Question 2

What is the maximum number of clues an officer can observe during the OLS test?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

The NHTSA standardized OLS test has exactly 4 scoreable clues: swaying, using arms for balance, hopping, and putting the foot down.

Question 3

A subject raises their arms more than 6 inches from their sides during OLS. How should this be scored?

Accepted Answer

Clue: uses arms for balance

Answer

Any arm raise exceeding 6 inches from the sides constitutes the 'uses arms for balance' clue.

Question 4

During the OLS instruction phase, the officer demonstrates the test while giving instructions. What is the primary purpose of this demonstration?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the subject understands what is required

Answer

The demonstration during instructions ensures the subject clearly understands the task, reducing grounds for later challenge.

Question 5

If a subject hops on one foot multiple times during the 30-second OLS period, how many clues is this scored as?

Accepted Answer

One clue regardless of how many hops

Answer

Hopping is scored as a single clue no matter how many times the subject hops during the test.

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