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age 1 of 19 EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | | 100% GUARANTEED PASS What is knowledge when talking about defensive driving? seeeeee Answer.........Know the laws pertaining to law enforcement driving; Knowledge of the physics and mechanics of the patrol vehicle is important; and Officers must also know their own limitations age 2 of 19 What is attentiveness when talking about defensive driving? seseees Answev......... There are many factors that complete for a driver's attention and Driving a law enforcement vehicle is demanding in itself because the officer is performing the task of driving and the duties of an officer at the same time. Why does law enforcement have driver training? seseees Answer........Law enforcement driving requires much more than basic driving skills; Divided attention tasks, (radio, driving, MCT, traffic); and Adverse condition (rain, snow, traffic, speed) What are two types of Law enforcement driving? seseees Answer.........Non-emergency and Emergency age 4 of 19 What are six elements of defensive driving? seceeee Answev........Attitude, knowledge, Attentiveness, Judgement, Skills, and Foresight What is attitude when talking about defensive driving? seseeee Answert.........[s his/her mental or emotional regard for himself/ herself, others, his/ her vehicle, and for surrounding conditions. What are 6 faulty driving attitudes? saseees Answer.........Overconfidence; Minimizing seriousness of minor accidents; Prides in past records; Faith in experience; False ideas, misconception of stopping distance; and age 5 of 19 Impatience, taking needless risks What is judgement when talking about defensive driving? seeeeee Answer.........ls the ability to recognize the alternatives present in any traffic situation and the ability to then arrive at a wise choice of action to avoid an accident. What is skills when talking about defensive driving? see ANSWEF...01S the ability to manipulate the controls of a vehicle to successfully perform basic traffic maneuvers such as making turns, passing, lane changes, backing, braking, and parking. What is foresight when talking about defensive driving? seseees Answer.........ls the ability to anticipate and prepare for most eventualities, and can be developed through daily practice. age 7 of 19 Which element of defensive driving is the most important? seseaee Answer.........Attitude Are law enforcement vehicles exceptions to the Indiana seatbelt laws? ....... Answer........No 3 elements of vehicle control? ....... ANSWET ne... Steering, Braking, and Acceleration What is coefficient of friction? ....... ANSWETL....eeeee The cohesive qualities of a surface. What is vehicular application? ....... ANSWET...seee traction value of the road surface. What are things traction can be diminished by? seseaee Answer........water, speed, tires, tire chains or studs, temperature, or foreign materials. age 8 of 19 What are four things that make up proper breaking? seseeee Answer.........Heel on the floor, brake with upper foot; No left foot braking; Keep head and eyes up; and Scan side and front for hazards and path of travel. What are four things necessary for skid recovery? seseeee Answet.........-oot off the brake, foot off the accelerator, steer in the direction of the skid, and look where you want to go. What are three types of skids? ....... ANSWEY....s0e0e Braking, cornering, and power. What are three types of corners? ....... ANSWET..ceseeee constant radius, increasing radius, and decreasing radius. age 10 of 19 When deciding to terminate a pursuit, you must ask yourself if the apprehension of the violator outweigh the danger to the public or officers? ....... ANSWET.....000 True No intentional contact with the violator vehicle; i.e., P.I.T. maneuvers, ramming, blocking, fixed or moving roadblocks should be initiated unless a forcible stop is authorized or required and the officer is trained in the maneuver. When should an Officer use their radio when in control of a vehicle? .......Answer.........Straight roads; Flat roads; When stopped; When driver has clear view of surroundings; and age 11 of 19 During slower speeds of response or pursuit Officers should approach and pass another vehicle on the right when emergency warning devices on the law enforcement False vehicle are in operation. .......Answer.. What is an example of the human factor the effects of adrenaline on the body? ....... ANSWET......04- Tunnel vision can cause officers to duplicate the actions of the violators. What are some techniques to control tunnel vision while driving? seseeee Answet........Keep your eyes moving, Stay aware of location, streets, cross roads, direction of travel, and Communicate this info with dispatch at appropriate times of pursuit All terminations should be treated as a high risk situation that has the potential to escalate at any moment. sees ANSWED osssseee | TUG age 13 of 19 Types of Friction ....... Answer.........3 Types Friction 1. Static Friction 2. Rolling Friction 3. Dynamic Friction Static Friction ....... ANSWET....000 Vehicle not moving Rolling Friction ....... ANSWET....e00e Vehicle moving when driver has control Dynanic Friction ....... ANSWET.....e0 Vehicle moving and loss of traction Steering input should be... ....... ANSWET neces All steering input should be smooth and minimal age 14 of 19 Acceptable Hand Positions ....... ANSWET....000 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock Two hands on the wheel Electronic Stability Control ....... ANSWET....se00 No turning off, disable or disengage Electronic Stability Control (ESC) of county Vehicle unless required to negotiate extreme conditions such as snow, mud, ice Vehicle Maintenance (Fluid, Tire Pressure, Changing Tires) seseaee Answer.........check fluids 2x a week age 16 of 19 2 Key Elements to Evasive Manuver ....... ANSWET....se0e0 Deceleration and Control Most dangerous part of the roadway seseaee Answer.........Intersections seeeeee Answer.........Officer is responsible for changing flat tire Seat Belt ....... ANSWET......006 All of the above Should you use your police radio in a curve? ....... ANSWETF sss No, duh Rear wheel skid ........ ANSWEF esssseees Steer into the direction of the skid and avoid using brakes What foot should you use to brake? ....... ANSWET....ese0e The right one age 17 of 19 Shuffle Steering ....... ANSWETF...sse0e8 Sliding across the wheel in small increments How to achieve maximum traction ....... ANSWET...eseeee Weight transfer What is an effect of stress? ........ ANSWET.....204+ Impaired driving Tunnel Vision ........ Answet......... Speed increases and field of vision decreases Tire Pressure Check .......Answer.........Once a week Check Lubricant Levels ....... ANSWEF....esee 2 times a week How Often do Supervisors Inspect Vehicles? we ANSWEF........Once a month age 19 of 19 What is the main cause of backing accidents? seeeeee Answerv.........Carelessness What to do in Inclement Weather? ....... Answer. above All of the 
