State Trooper Reading Comprehension and Logic 2

Question 1

A trooper reads the following dispatch: 'Suspect last seen heading northbound on I-95 in a red sedan, license plate partially visible as MK7.' Which inference is best supported by this information?

Accepted Answer

Troopers should watch for red sedans with plates beginning MK7 on I-95 North

Answer

The dispatch provides a direction, vehicle description, and partial plate — the logical action is to watch for matching vehicles in that corridor.

Question 2

Read the policy excerpt: 'Officers shall not pursue a fleeing vehicle if the pursuit creates a danger to the public that outweighs the need to apprehend the suspect.' A trooper is chasing a minor traffic violator through a crowded school zone. What should the trooper do?

Accepted Answer

Terminate the pursuit because the risk to the public exceeds the need to apprehend a minor violator

Answer

The policy explicitly states that if public danger outweighs the need to apprehend, the pursuit should end — a crowded school zone with a minor violator meets that threshold.

Question 3

A report states: 'All three witnesses said the vehicle was blue. One witness said it had four doors; the other two said it had two doors.' Which statement is most logically sound?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle's color was blue, but the number of doors is uncertain

Answer

All three agreed on color, making blue reliable; door count had conflicting majority vs. minority, so it remains uncertain.

Question 4

A statute reads: 'A person commits reckless driving if they operate a vehicle with willful disregard for the safety of persons or property.' A driver runs a red light while texting. Which element must be established to charge reckless driving under this statute?

Accepted Answer

The driver's action must show willful disregard for safety

Answer

The statute requires 'willful disregard for safety' — speeding, accidents, or prior record are not elements listed in the statute.

Question 5

Passage: 'Troopers responding to a multi-vehicle accident must first assess for hazards, then render aid, then secure the scene, then gather information.' A trooper arrives at a crash where fuel is leaking and injured victims are present. What is the correct first action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the fuel leak hazard before approaching victims

Answer

The passage states hazard assessment comes first — approaching a fuel leak without assessment could endanger both the trooper and victims.

State Trooper Practice Test

State Trooper Practice Test

State Trooper Reading Comprehension and Logic 2