DCJS DCJS Emergency Vehicle Operations & Pursuit Driving Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under Virginia law, an officer operating an emergency vehicle with lights and siren must still exercise what?

Accepted Answer

Due regard for the safety of all persons

Answer

Absolute right-of-way at all intersections

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Authorization from dispatch before each maneuver

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Minimum speed to clear traffic

Question 2

What does 'due regard' mean in emergency vehicle operations?

Accepted Answer

Operating with reasonable caution to protect all persons on the road

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Driving as fast as necessary to reach the scene

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Following traffic signals but ignoring speed limits

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Notifying dispatch before every maneuver

Question 3

Which condition is NOT required for an officer to legally disregard a stop sign under Virginia emergency vehicle statutes?

Accepted Answer

A supervisor must be physically present

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Emergency lights must be activated

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Siren must be sounding

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The vehicle must slow down sufficiently before proceeding

Question 4

The primary goal of DCJS emergency vehicle operations training is to ensure officers:

Accepted Answer

Balance apprehension needs against risks to public safety

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Can outrun any suspect vehicle

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Know all pursuit termination techniques by memory

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Always complete every pursuit they initiate

Question 5

When an officer activates emergency lights and siren, civilian drivers are generally required to:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right and stop

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Stop immediately in place

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Accelerate through the nearest intersection

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Proceed normally until directed otherwise

Question 6

Under DCJS standards, who bears ultimate responsibility for the decision to initiate or continue a vehicle pursuit?

Accepted Answer

The pursuing officer

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The shift supervisor

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The dispatcher

Answer

The watch commander