28 Questions
Which vehicles are authorized to respond to emergency calls for service?
Law enforcement personnel
What provides exceptions to certain traffic laws for public safety and emergency vehicles?
The Ohio Revised Code (ORC)
What must the driver of a public safety or emergency vehicle do when responding to an emergency call?
Use emergency equipment
Which of the following is a purpose of the emergency equipment on a police vehicle?
All the above
What is one of the purposes of the emergency equipment on a police vehicle?
Alert the public of emergency vehicles responding to emergency calls
What is the main goal of the emergency equipment on a police vehicle?
All the above
Which of the following is the definition of 'Due Regard'?
The degree of care necessary to prevent one's act from creating an unreasonable risk of harm to another
What is the purpose of Lights and Siren/Emergency Equipment on a police vehicle?
To signal and warn other drivers and pedestrians on the roadway when activated
When are Division sworn personnel considered to be conducting Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO)?
When they are responding to an emergency call in a police vehicle with Lights and Siren/Emergency Equipment activated
What factors should Division personnel consider when driving a vehicle?
Traffic conditions, weather conditions, and any other factor that may affect driving
What is the primary concern for Division personnel when operating a vehicle?
The safety of other drivers, passengers, themselves and pedestrians
When should Division personnel drive at a speed and in a manner that is reasonable?
All of the above
Under what circumstances should the use of High Speed be limited?
When the dangers of using High Speed outweigh the dangers presented by the situation
What is the purpose of limiting the use of High Speed?
To prevent unnecessary risks
When should sworn personnel assigned to a call for service respond using EVO?
All the above
Who can direct sworn personnel to respond using EVO?
The Division supervisor
Under what circumstances is EVO authorized when a passenger is onboard a police vehicle?
All of the above.
Who is authorized to ride as a passenger onboard a police vehicle during EVO?
All the above
When can EVO be conducted with a passenger onboard a police vehicle regardless of who the rider is?
When exigent circumstances dictate.
Which of the following is required for sworn personnel when approaching intersections against a stop sign or red traffic signal while using EVO?
Sworn personnel must slow down as necessary for the safety of traffic.
What is the reason for sworn personnel to exercise increased caution when entering intersections against a stop sign or signal while using EVO?
To meet the due regard standard and minimize the risk of accidents.
What is the purpose of sworn personnel slowing down when approaching intersections against a stop sign or red traffic signal while using EVO?
To give other drivers and pedestrians a reasonable opportunity to avoid a traffic crash.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Division's policy on sworn personnel violating traffic laws in exceptional circumstances?
Sworn personnel may violate traffic laws for short distances and short periods of time, without using emergency equipment, in certain exceptional circumstances.
In what situations should sworn personnel use due regard when committing minor traffic violations?
Sworn personnel should use due regard when committing minor traffic violations in exceptional circumstances.
When are sworn personnel allowed to violate minor traffic laws without using emergency equipment?
Sworn personnel are allowed to violate traffic laws without using emergency equipment for short distances and short periods of time in certain exceptional circumstances.
Which traffic law from the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) must sworn personnel not violate while responding using EVO?
4511.75 - Stopping for school bus, signals on a bus and 4511.20 - Reckless operation on streets, public or private property
Which of the following traffic laws from the ORC must sworn personnel not violate while responding using EVO?
4511.202 - Failure to yield right-of-way when turning left
Which traffic law from the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) must sworn personnel not violate while responding using EVO?
4511.75 - Stopping for school bus, signals on bus
Test your knowledge of emergency vehicle laws in Ohio with this quiz. Learn about the exceptions to traffic laws for law enforcement personnel and understand the importance of using emergency equipment when responding to emergency calls.
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