Missouri POST Test Study Guide
Question 1: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in
Statewide Traffic Accident Records System (STARS)?
CORRECT ANSWER : No. However, every law enforcement
officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person, or total property damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an investigation.
Question 2: What is the preferred method of measurement in
a traffic accident?
CORRECT ANSWER : Triangulation - triangulation is the
process of determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles.
Question 3: How many types of fingerprints are there?
CORRECT ANSWER : There are three main fingerprint
patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Question 4: Who should advise juveniles of their rights?
CORRECT ANSWER : Juvenile Officer.
Question 5: Who can transport juveniles?
CORRECT ANSWER : Officers can transport juveniles to a
juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when necessary.
Question 6: What do you write in a block that is not used in a
STARRS report?
CORRECT ANSWER : If the question asked does not apply,
mark the "NA" box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A
RESPONSE.
Question 7: How is the date/time written in a STARS report
(ex. MM-DD-YYY)?
CORRECT ANSWER : Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a STARS
Question 8: Who should you be cautious with, when
conducting a traffic stop?(everyone)
CORRECT ANSWER : Everyone - you must maintain
situational awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Question 9: What are the two firing stances for the pistol?
CORRECT ANSWER : The Isosceles and the Weaver.
Question 10: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN?
CORRECT ANSWER : Yes
Question 11: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a
vehicle?
CORRECT ANSWER : Enter Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) as shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Question 12: What three types of driving are conducted in a
law enforcement vehicle?
CORRECT ANSWER : Emergency, non-emergency, and
pursuit
Question 13: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency
status, what traffic laws must be followed?
CORRECT ANSWER : Vehicles shall comply with all of the
traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all other vehicles.
Question 14: What should you not do for someone suffering
from heat stroke?
CORRECT ANSWER : Ice Blanket, do not give them food or
water. While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned environment -- or