Basic Traffic Stop Procedures Quiz

What is the primary goal of a traffic stop according to the Basic Traffic Stop Procedures?

• To issue as many tickets as possible

• To make the roadways safer by enforcing traffic laws

• To check the driver's personal information

• To intimidate the driver

What should an officer always have during a nighttime traffic stop?

• A flashlight

• A weapon drawn

• A body camera

• A ticket book

What is the purpose of using a PIT maneuver according to the document?

• To check vehicle speed

• To arrest the driver

• To force the vehicle to stop

• To scare the driver

According to the document, what should an officer do if a driver refuses to sign a citation?

• Let them go without any further action

• Issue a warning instead

• Take the individual into custody and present them before a judge

• Immediately use force

What is the officer's obligation if they find out during a traffic stop that there are warrants for the driver's arrest from other jurisdictions?

• Ignore the warrants if they are from minor offenses

• Contact the jurisdiction to confirm the warrants

• Consider the driver high risk and take necessary precautions

• Release the driver if they cooperate

What is the purpose of a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) in a police vehicle?

• To restrain suspects

• To retrieve data

• To record video footage

• To communicate with the police station

Which of the following is considered a minor criminal offense?

• Felony

• Infraction

• Misdemeanor

• Warrant

What does a "PIT maneuver" involve?

• A negotiation technique

• A surveillance method

• Using a car to force another car to stop

• Issuing a legal document

What is the difference between a moving violation and a non-moving violation?

• Moving violation occurs in motion, non-moving does not

• Non-moving violation is more severe

• Moving violation is issued by a stationary vehicle

• Non-moving violation involves physical arrest

What is the function of "spikes" in police operations?

• To enhance radio signals

• To deflate tires

• To block radio frequencies

• To illuminate dark areas