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A series of questions and answers related to evoc (emergency vehicle operations course) training, focusing on driving safety, police procedures, and pursuit tactics. It covers topics such as weight transfer, braking, pursuit protocols, and emergency driving hazards. Useful for law enforcement officers preparing for evoc training or reviewing key concepts.
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What is the three components of the Drivers Triad - Answer Driver Vehicle Environment What direction does the weight go with a lateral weight transfer? - Answer Side to side Brake fade is caused by - Answer Gas pockets If the temperature is dropped by 20 degree, how many psi drops? - Answer 2 psi Which of the following does NOT describe an apex? A. The highest point on the inside of a turn B. Known as the inside road position C. The lowest point in the outside of a turn D. When the car begins to enter and exit the turn - Answer C What is the primary objective of a pursuit? - Answer Keep an eye on the suspect What is is called where. there is a transaction between the tires and the road surface while steering? - Answer Rolling friction What is the term for when an object is in motion stays in motion and when the object is at rest it stays at rest? - Answer Inertia What is the term called when you are going too fast in a turn and loose traction in your rear wheels? - Answer Oversteer
What is the term for when the surface area of the tires are in contact with the road surface that resists the motion of one, relative to the other? - Answer Static friction When you are in a pursuit in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a misdemeanor offense, can you pursue past county lines? True or False. - Answer False When you are in a pursuit going into Maryland, no more than three officers and K- 9 units can pursue without supervisor approval. True or False. - Answer True A violator failed to stop at a red traffic signal. The officer attempts to stop the person but he disobeys and goes into Fairfax City, can you pursue? True or false. - Answer False An officer stops a vehicle 300 feet from the Maryland state line. As the officer is interviewing the driver he find out he is intoxicated and performs a sobriety test, which he fails. Once the officer states he is under arrest, the violator pushes the officer to the ground and takes off into Maryland. Can you purse? True or False. - Answer True The seriousness of the violation and condition of you vehicle influences your decision to start a pursuit. True or False? - Answer True What is the most common hazard to emergency driving? - Answer People don't respond to emergency equipment What would be something an officer decides to terminate a pursuit for? - Answer The officer knows the suspects identity
What hand position do we use? - Answer 9 and 3 How does dimming your dash lights help your vision at night? - Answer Allows your pupils to absorb more light What does slowing down your speed on your routine driving help with? - Answer Perception and observation How do you correct oversteer? - Answer Off the brake, off the gas, look where you want to go, counter steer and you can add a little gas Important factors while placing a roadblock? - Answer All of the above When braking and you activate ABS, do you pump the brake? True or False. - Answer False While in a pursuit is it safe to respond to dispatch on the radio while the mic is still in the holder? True or False. - Answer False After a high speed operation and your brakes are hot, can you place your emergency brake on? True or False. - Answer False Frequent cause of crashes? - Answer Driver inattention Which of the following will govern our laws in Fairfax County? A. Virginia code
B. Newton's Law C. Department Policy D. Code of Virginia 46.2-920 - Answer A and C When there is an emergency call and you have to pass through a school zone, what are some hazards? A. School bus B. Children C. Bicyclists D. All of the above - Answer D When a bank robbery is in place, according to Code of Virginia 46.2-920, which are not exceptions? A. School bus loading B. Not using your turn signals C. Go the wrong way on a one-way street D. All of the above - Answer D When managing a high speed chase should officers revaluate the decision to pursue based on the condition of the police vehicle? True or False. - Answer True