Ch 10- Traffic Incidents

Officer Tim has made a traffic stop and approaches the driver's door. He asks the driver for his license, registration and proof of insurance but the driver refuses to provide documents. What should the Officer do next? (p. 407)

• issue a NTA and tow the vehicle

• explain that a driver's license must be shown

• remove the driver out of the vehicle and arrest him

• let the driver go

Deputy Ye initiates a traffic stop and determines the driver has a suspended license with knowledge. What can Deputy Ye charge the driver with? (p. 407)

• misdemeanor

• county ordinance violation

• felony

• civil infraction

Officer Wilson makes a traffic stop and issues a UTC for a driver who passed a school bus while the stop signal was displayed to signify children entering and exiting. The Officers attempts to have the driver sign, but all attempts including using communication techniques have failed.  What should Officer Wilson do next? (p. 422)

• arrest the driver

• write refused to sign on the UTC

• continue to plead with the driver to sign

• arrest the driver

Cindy Lou is visiting from Michigan and is driving on a suspended license; however, she has no knowledge of her suspension in Michigan. She is stopped for speeding in Florida. What can Cindy Lou be charged with ? (p. 407)

• misdemeanor

• moving violation

• non-moving violation

• felony

Office Turtleshell stops a vehicle for speeding. The driver hands the Officer a California DL, which turns out to be suspended. What can the Officer charge the driver with ? p.407

• issue a citation for driving on a suspended license

• nothing; the license is suspended in California only

• nothing; the officer cannot enforce California law

• let the driver go and confiscate the vehicle 

Officer Nugget is dispatched to a major intersection reference traffic control. Which location provides the greatest visibility for him to effectively direct traffic?

(p. 429)

• on one of the medians

• middle of the intersection

• on the sidewalk

• middle of one of the roadways

Deputy Johnny is patrolling his zone and discovers a tree blocking the roadway. What should Deputy Johnny do next? (p. 428)

• have the tree removed only in case of environmental emergencies   

• have the tree removed by the sanitation department

• remove the tree when he gets around to it

• remove the tree if it is safe to do so

Deputy Hufflepuff comes across an abandoned vehicle in the City Hall parking lot and she wants to find out who owns the vehicle. What is a common source of vehicle and owner information? (p. 424)

• license tag and VIN

• paper receipts in the vehicle

• a computer

• FCIC/NCIC

Which statement is accurate? (p. 408)

• Florida driver's license for drivers under the age of 21 are green in color. 

• Florida driver's license for drivers under the age of 21 are formatted horizontally.  

• Florida driver's license for drivers under the age of 21 are red in color. 

• Florida driver's license for drivers under the age of 21 are formatted vertically. 

Which statement regarding directing traffic on patrol is accurate? (p. 429)

• When directing traffic at a small intersection alone, the officer should use flares to close lanes, reducing the number of lanes to control.

• Some of the tools an officer uses to direct traffic at an intersection are hand signals, reflective vest, gloves, and flashlight direction wand.

• Using dispatch services, the officer can manually set the traffic flow, adjust it to two lane traffic, or block lengths of road up to 20 feet.

• A flashlight without the colored signal attachment is recommended for use by officers when directing traffic of multi-lane intersections.