GO 301.01 Vehicle Operation and Maintenance

Question 1

Each member is required to have a valid operator’s permit or license issued from where?

Answer 1

the jurisdiction in which he/she resides

Question 2

Patrol wagons shall be utilized primarily for the transportation of prisoners; however when not engaged in transportation, patrol wagons shall

Answer 2

maintain constant patrol within their assigned area and be subject to calls from the radio dispatcher

Question 3

What is the maximum number of prisoners that can be transported in a patrol wagon?

Answer 3

10

Question 4

A member that is operating a patrol wagon in reverse shall only do so with the assistance of…

Answer 4

another member who shall be positioned outside of the patrol wagon to direct the driver (when practicable)

Question 5

Can disabled vehicles be pushed by departmental vehicles?

Answer 5

Only vehicles equipped with push bumpers shall be used to push stalled or disabled sedans and station wagons.

Question 6

Can scout cars or cruisers be used to push vehicles?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

T or F: all vehicles shall be parked in conformity with the traffic regulations

Answer 7

True. In emergency cases, departmental vehicles may be parked in violation of traffic regulations, but once the emergency ceases, they shall be parked properly.

Question 8

How often should marked vehicles be washed?

Answer 8

once every two weeks

Question 9

how often should patrol wagons be washed?

Answer 9

once a month

Question 10

Unless investigation reveals otherwise, or any detected or recorded damage/deficiencies is noted during the vehicle inspection at the beginning of the TOD, damage or deficiencies shall be deemed as having occurred…

Answer 10

at the time of detection.

Question 11

When two members are assigned to a vehicle, who has primary responsibility for the vehicle?

Answer 11

The driver

Question 12

How long must a traffic crash package be submitted to Fleet Management?

Answer 12

within 15 days

Question 13

What is included in a traffic crash package?

Answer 13

-PD43 (the PD43 is the reporting medium by which the CO recommends preventable or non-preventable)
-PD119s
-PD10
-PD42 (if applicable)

Question 14

T or F: A PD43 is not required in a traffic crash if there is no detected damage.

Answer 14

False. a PD43 shall be prepared for all traffic crashes, regardless of whether damage was sustained or not.

Question 15

Who is responsible for notifying Fleet Management of traffic crashes?

Answer 15

Station clerks

Question 16

How often shall a supervisor inspect vehicles assigned to their element?

Answer 16

Weekly, via PD775-A