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1. When you start the vehicle's engine, what should you check for?

LowerAn outside force compels it to do otherwise.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.

2. Once set in motion, a vehicle continues to move in a straight line unless...?

3. What should tires be checked for?

Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.LowerAn outside force compels it to do otherwise.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.

4. The higher a vehicle's center of gravity, the _______ it's stability.

Lower1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.

5. County of Sacramento V. Lewis, 523 U.S. 883 (1998)

Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.Supreme Court stated that officers may be liable if their actions were sufficient to 'shock the conscience' of the court. Must be decided on a case-by-case basis, the officer must have intended to cause harm to the violator without justification for the use of deadly force. (Police chased a motorcycle, driver set the bike down, passenger got up and was hit by the police cruiser. Police officer attempted to stop.)

6. When a vehicle turn a corner, weight is transferred where?

1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.From one side to the other. Weight transfers toward the tires on the outside of the turn. The front outside wheel carries the most weight, while the rear wheel on the outside of the turn carries less, followed by the front wheel on the inside of the turn, and, finally, the rear wheel on the inside of the turn.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.

7. Pinellas Park V. Brown 604 So.2d 1222 (Fla 1990)

An outside force compels it to do otherwise.Law enforcement has a duty to protect the public when choosing to continue a pursuit. (Unmarked police car turned right, and did not stop the sisters from driving out in front of the pursuit. Killed both sisters and the driver of the fleeing vehicle.)Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.

8. Radius

1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.The distance from the center of a circle to the outside of the circle.

9. What should an officer do once they are engaged in a pursuit?

Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.1. Notify Dispatch that he or she is initiating or terminating a pursuit. 2. Must activate and properly use all available emergency equipment during the pursuit. 3. Must keep in contact with the dispatcher and other assisting units during the enter pursuit. 4. Must be notified of any changes or additional help needed. 5. Must control his or her vehicle as well as speed by pacing the violator's vehicle, using the four-second rule to establish a safe distance between their vehicle and the violators vehicle. 6. Must practice good driving techniques. 7. Keep in mind that the chance of brake fading or loss of traction increases as the pursuit continues and immediately terminate a pursuit when risk to the public or the officer (or others) outweighs the benefit of apprehending the violator. 8. Remember that it is necessary to alter driving methods to accommodate night time conditions.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.

10. What should you do if you determine a safety hazard exists?

Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.Pull the vehicle off the road to a safe location and notify dispatch (A.K.A Public Safety Telecommunicator.) Always follow agency policy and procedures for handling a vehicle problem.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.

11. Field of Vision

12. A stable vehicle does not ______ as easily as an unstable vehicle.

Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.Pitch and roll.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.

13. PSI

Pounds per square inch.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.

14. If the steering wheel pulls in one direction, what can that indicate?

The vehicle may have an alignment problem.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.

15. Oversteer

The tendency of a vehicle to steer into a sharper turn than the driver intends, sometimes with a loss of traction of the rear to the outside. Generally occurs at high speeds when the rear tires lose traction and excessive braking occurs in a turn or curve.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.

16. How do you top a vehicle quickly when it has ABS equipped?

1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Apply the brakes hard to engage, the brake pedal will pulse, which is a normal condition indicating that the vehicle is in this modeAn outside force compels it to do otherwise.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.

17. Where can the recommended PSI (Pounds per square inch) be found?

18. Shuffle Steering Turning Left

An outside force compels it to do otherwise.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Move the left hand into the 12 o'clock position at the top of the steering wheel and then pull the steering wheel down in a smooth motion into a left turn. 1. Simultaneously maintain contact with the steering wheel with the right hand and slide the right hand into the 6 o'clock position. 2. Continue to turn as the hands meet at the 6 o'clock position by gripping with the right hand and loosening the left hand while maintaining contact with that left hand. Shuffle the wheel from hand to hand, rotating the right hand up toward the 12 o'clock position. 3. Simultaneously maintain contact with the steering wheel with the left hand, and slide the left hand to the 12 o'clock position. 4. Make sure neither hand crosses the steering wheel's top (12 o'clock position) or bottom (6 o'clock position.) The left hand stays on the left side of the wheel; the right hand stays on the right side of the wheel.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.

19. Officers should avoid driving through water if the tires will be...?

1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.Immersed halfway or more, at that point the water reaches the area on the tire that may cause mechanical malfunctions.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.

20. F.S. S. 316.126(1)

Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, while en route to met an existing emergency, the driver of every other vehicle shall, when such emergency vehicle is giving audible signals by siren, exhaust whistle, or other adequate device, or visible signals by the use of displayed blue or red lights, yield the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle and shall immediately proceed to a position parallel to, and as close as reasonable to the closest edge of the curb of the roadway, clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by any law enforcement officer.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.

21. Decreasing Radius

Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.A turn that gets tighter during the turn much like a circle getting smaller.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.

22. What should an officer do if two or more vehicle tires roll from a paved surface onto an unpaved surfaces?

An outside force compels it to do otherwise.Do not attempt to return to the paved surface by abruptly turning the steering wheel (this can cause the vehicle to flip or cross lanes of traffic.) Decelerate and steer as straight as distance allows, after reducing speed, firmly grip the wheel and steer smoothly and steadily back onto the roadway.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.

23. Reaction Distance

1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.Reaction time remains the same whether driving during the day or night. However, lack of light increases the time required to initially observe a hazard.

24. What are the three types of vehicular motion?

An outside force compels it to do otherwise.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.Pitch, roll, and yaw.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.

25. What may happen if a rear tire fails?

May lose traction and may pull in an unpredictable direction.An outside force compels it to do otherwise.1. Check windows and doors for proper operation. 2. Be aware of unusual sounds, smells, or other indicators that may warrant further inspection. 3. Look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not in front) to check for leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.Uneven wear that may results form improper balance or alignment, over inflation, or under inflation. Embedded foreign objects (Do not remove the object), check for bulges on the sidewall. Inspect the rims for dents, cracks, or damage to the bead.

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