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A series of questions and answers related to the acc lea traffic exam, covering topics such as driving techniques, emergency vehicle operation, and legal considerations. It is a valuable resource for law enforcement officers preparing for the exam, offering insights into key concepts and procedures.
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When the rear tires have less traction than the front tires it is known as? - ✔✔Oversteer You are approaching a corner, explain the process you were taught to successfully enter and exit... - ✔✔Braking zone, Neutral zone, Apex, Acceleration zone Violating department policy/procedure and or state law can potentially result in what consequence? - ✔✔Lawsuits, Loss of employment During what type of law enforcement driving do most collisions occur? - ✔✔Non-emergency driving Law enforcement driving is governed by general negligence "TORT" law principles. What is a "TORT"? - ✔✔Civil wrong, a person's behavior has unfairly caused someone else to suffer loss or harm What does the acronym P.U.R.S.U.E stand for? - ✔✔Prepare, Understand, Respond, Stop, Utilize, Examine Name a United States Supreme Court case that we discussed that dealt with pursuit driving or emergency response. - ✔✔Scott v. Harris You should drive at _______% of your skill level and ______% of the vehicles capability. - ✔✔80% and 80% List five rules pertaining to the steering method you were taught. - ✔✔1. Hands start at 8 & 4
Under Colorado State Law, the exemptions granted to the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle protects the driver from liability under all circumstances. - ✔✔False A law enforcement officer's first priority during any type of driving should be the safety of the public. - ✔✔True Which of the following human factors contribute to safe driving attitudes? - ✔✔Psychological, Physical, etc. It is not necessary for a law enforcement officer to adjust his/her driving during adverse weather conditions if they are responding to an emergency with emergency lights and sirens on. - ✔✔False While inspecting a patrol vehicle prior to the beginning of a shift, an officer discovers a mechanical problem that could affect the safe operation of the vehicle. What should the officer do? - ✔✔Contact sergeant and maintenance Which of the following choices is most complete in identifying the components of safe driving? - ✔✔Awareness, Space Management, Collision Avoidance During a vehicle pursuit, an officer should do everything the fleeing driver does in order to keep the vehicle in sight? - ✔✔False Identify the factors involved in the S.I.P.D.E. system of driving. - ✔✔Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute What type of driving movement is the cause of most law enforcement vehicle collisions during non- emergency driving? - ✔✔Backing When the front tires have less traction than the rear tires it is known as? - ✔✔Understeer
The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: B. Proceed past a ______ or ______ signal or ______ sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operations. - ✔✔red, stop, stop The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: C. Exceed the lawful ______ set forth in section 42- 4 - 1101 (2) or exceed the maximum lawful ______ set forth in section 42- 4 - 1101 (8) so long as said driver does not endanger ______ or ______. - ✔✔speeds, speeds, life, property The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: D. Disregard regulations governing directions of _______ or ______ in specified directions. - ✔✔movement, turning The above verbiage comes directly from what C.R.S. statute number: - ✔✔ 42 - 4 - 108 To control a vehicle starting into a rear wheel skid to the left, you should? - ✔✔Release the accelerator/brake Turn into direction of skid Re-apply gas/brake to maintain control Write in the case law that dealt with the case of an officer responding to a burglar alarm in a residential neighborhood who broadsided an oncoming car that was making a left turn in front of his patrol car. The officer, who had his emergency lights and siren operating, that was going 50-60 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. The driver of the car died from injuries received in the collision. The trial court ruled that there was no governmental immunity for the officer and his department because the officer violated the, "emergency vehicle" statute. - ✔✔Corsentino (Sheriff) v. Cordova Briefly explain why the Colorado Supreme Court found that the officer and his department were not covered in the above mentioned case. - ✔✔The deputy endangered life or property while operating an emergency vehicle
Case law of "Shocks the Conscience": - ✔✔Sacramento v. Lewis Case law of "Use of Deadly Force": - ✔✔Tennessee v. Garner Case law of "Use of Force vs. Severity of Crime": - ✔✔Graham v. Connor Case law of "Road Blocks": - ✔✔Brower v. Inyo County Case law of "Ramming": - ✔✔Harris v. Coweta County