Test Questions

Question 1

Florida statute granting authority to traffic crash investigator.

Answer 1

Florida statute 316.640

Question 2

When do you inspect the vehicle?

Answer 2

Beginning and end of each shift.

Question 3

For personal safety, when should the traffic crash investigator perform inspections?

Answer 3

Before and after each use of the vehicle.

Question 4

Guidelines for using the radio include:

Answer 4

*Plan message before transmitting.
*Acknowledge all calls properly.
*Give the receiver of the message time to aknowledge before repeating.
*Pay attention to transmissions from other users.
*Avoid interrupting other users.
*Use courtesy
*Avoid humor and or horseplay.
*Avoid arguments and being sarcastic.

Question 5

A traffic crash investigator must utilize all the senses to detect and verify a potential hazard of problem. What are they?

Answer 5

*Vision
* Hearing
*Smell
*Touch

Question 6

Describe the best location to park in patrol car to aid in protecting the integrity of the crash scene.

Answer 6

Strategically placed a vehicle in a safe manner to provide a physical boundary to either protect or redirect traffic away from the crash.

Question 7

Evaluate the crash scene for potential hazards, these include:

Answer 7

*Vehicle fires
*Leaking vehicle fluids
*Downed power lines/polls
*Other potential physical hazards

Question 8

Describe types of personal protective equipment traffic crash investigators use during a crash scene investigation.

Answer 8

*Gloves
*Face shields
*Protective eye shields
*Biohazard bags
*Reflective safety equipment
*CPR mask, AED

Question 9

Indicators of DUI may include:

Answer 9

*Smell of alcoholic beverages on breath or clothes
*Slurred speech
*Poor balance
*Constricted or dilated pupils
*Red glassy eyes
*Fumbling with paperwork


Question 10

Crash report information is to remain confidential under penalty of law. Information in a traffic crash report is confidential for ________ days?

Answer 10

60 days

Question 11

What are the three phases of a traffic crash?

Answer 11

*Pre-collision
*At collision
*Post-collision

Question 12

The earliest possible time the driver could have become aware of the potential danger or hazard is called ___________.

Answer 12

The point of possible perception

Question 13

Any action the driver takes that alters the speed or direction of the vehicle, such as applying the brakes or turning the steering wheel.

Answer 13

Evasive action

Question 14

_____ is the length of time from when a person perceives a given situation as a hazard to when he or she reacts to his or her perception.

Answer 14

Reaction time

Question 15

_______ is the point in time when the crash is an evitable, no matter what evasive action a driver may take.

Answer 15

Point of no escape

Question 16

________ occurs when two objects begin to enter the same space at the same time.

Answer 16

Encroachment

Question 17

The ______ is the point of initial impact or contact.

Answer 17

First harmful event

Question 18

_______ is the point at which the vehicles or other objects are crushed together to the greatest extent.

Answer 18

Maximum engagement

Question 19

________ is the point where the vehicles separate, either naturally or artificially.

Answer 19

Disengagement

Question 20

_______ is the point when all activity from the crash comes to a halt.

Answer 20

Final rest

Question 21

_______ is someone who was present and personally saw the event occur.

Answer 21

Witness

Question 22

________ Is a person who was present and personally saw the event occur but has no preference for or stake in the outcome of the investigation.

Answer 22

Independent witness

Question 23

Essential documents that need to be gathered from people involved in a vehicle crash.

Answer 23

*Drivers license
*Vehicle Registration
*Proof of motor vehicle insurance

Question 24

Traffic crash investigator should look for landmarks, signage, and roadway Markings are potentially influence the crash, Such as:

Answer 24

*Curb
*road stripping
*medians
*safety zones
*traffic control devices
*traffic signals
*traffic signs
*roadway markings
*traffic info devices
*official signage

Question 25

Vehicle damage falls into three types:

Answer 25

*Contact damage *induced damage *pre-existing damage

Question 26

Damage to the vehicle resulting from the direct pressure of any object in a collision or rollover.

Answer 26

Contact damage

Question 27

Damage to a vehicle other than contact damage, often occurring as bending, breaking, crumpling, and distortion of the vehicle.

Answer 27

Induced damage

Question 28

Image that existed before the crash.

Answer 28

Pre-existing damage

Question 29

He cut into the surface of the roadway or the road surface material has been removed by metal part of the vehicle.

Answer 29

Gouge

Question 30

Brought area of a hard surface covered with many scratches, directions, or streak marks made without great pressure by a sliding metal part.

Answer 30

Scrape

Question 31

A liquid pool, fluid trail, or line of flow from liquids escaping from the vehicle as a result of impact.

Answer 31

Runoff

Question 32

Loose material strewn about the road as a result of a traffic collision and can be comprised of dirt, liquids, vehicle parts, and other materials from the involved vehicles.

Answer 32

Debris

Question 33

Occurs when a vehicle loses tire traction in a turn or curve as a result of entering a curve too fast or oversteering and slides off the curve.

Answer 33

Scuff or yaw mark

Question 34

Three types of photographs that should be taken any crashing are:

Answer 34

*Location *close-ups *evidence

Question 35

The result of a crash investigation of unable to traffic crash investigator to determine how the crash occurred. This involves examining the scene of the crash in the surrounding areas for:

Answer 35

*Marks *debris *damage

Question 36

Before the citation can be issued, the traffic crash investigator must:

Answer 36

* Obtain and verify violator information. * Obtain and verify vehicle information. * Complete the crash investigation * determine that a violation occurred

Question 37

Types of violations found in crash situation are:

Answer 37

*Contributing traffic violation *not contributing traffic violation *non-traffic violation

Question 38

______ is a direct cause or Contribution to the crash itself, such as a vehicle running a red light and striking another vehicle.

Answer 38

Contributing traffic violation

Question 39

________ Has no direct bearing on the cause of the crash; rather, traffic crash investigator discovers it during the crash investigation.

Answer 39

Non-contributing traffic violation Examples: expired tag or seatbelt violation

Question 40

_______ Is generally a criminal offense discovered during a crash investigation.

Answer 40

Non-traffic violation

Question 41

Citations that require mandatory hearings include:

Answer 41

*A violation, which results in a crash, that causes the death of another. *In violation, which results in a crash, that causes serious bodily injury of another.

Question 42

An injury to any person, including the driver, which consists of a physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or Protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

Answer 42

Serious bodily injury

Question 43

An injury resulting in an individual’s death within 30 day period after the traffic crash accident.

Answer 43

Fatal injury

Question 44

Isabel/non-visible signs Of injury, such as a bleeding wound or distorted member, usually require hospitalization and transport to a medical facility.

Answer 44

Incapacitating injuries

Question 45

Visible/non-visible signs of injury or complaint of injury, not requiring transport from the scene.

Answer 45

Non-capacitating injury

Question 46

Long forms must be completed and submitted to the department within _____ Days after an investigation is completed.

Answer 46

10 days

Question 47

What types of traffic crashes that require submission within 10 days of investigation.

Answer 47

*Resulted in death of, personal injury two, or any indications of complaints of pain or discomfort by any other parties involved. *Involved a violation of statute 316.061(1) or 316.193.  *Requires a tow truck *involved commercial motor vehicle