Take OH Highway Patrol Practice Questions - Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet Written Examination Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

A patrol car's odometer shows the vehicle was driven 735 miles during a seven-day period. What was the average number of miles driven per day?

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A55 miles✓B105 miles✓C147 miles✓D735 miles✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

An evidence inventory lists: two flat-screen televisions at $600 each, one silver necklace valued at $180, $350 cash, and prescription drugs valued at $280. What is the total value of the stolen goods?

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A$$1,410✓B$$1,610✓C$$1,810✓D$$2,010✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence: All ______ drugs have the ability to become addictive.

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Anarcotic✓Bnarkotic✓Cnarcotick✓Dnarcodic✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word: Upon approval by the commander, the trooper began to DOCUMENT the number of violations.

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Adraw✓Brecord✓Cresearch✓Daddress✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

You stop a person for a traffic violation but cannot recall the appropriate section of the law. What should you do?

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AHave the violator follow you to the post so you can look up the law book✓BComplete a citation with the information you know and fill in the section later✓CGive the person a warning so you do not need to cite the section✓DContact a supervisor by radio and request assistance with the proper section of the law✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

While on patrol you find a disabled vehicle parked along the road containing a family who are 200 miles from home. What is the most appropriate action?

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AAttempt to repair the car yourself and send the family on their way✓BTell the family to walk to the nearest town for help✓CHelp the family arrange roadside assistance for the disabled vehicle✓DDrive the family to a restaurant and let them decide what to do✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A chart shows that in 2018, 770 people died in traffic fatalities in rural areas. In 2019 the rural figure was 651. Based only on this data, which statement is accurate?

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ARural fatalities increased from 2018 to 2019✓BRural fatalities decreased from 2018 to 2019✓CRural fatalities stayed the same across both years✓DRural fatalities cannot be compared between years✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

An OSHP enforcement table lists these statewide 2019 totals: Felony Arrests 6,896; Felony Warrants 1,722; Illegal Weapon Arrests 1,095; Identity Theft Arrests 173. Which category had the fewest arrests?

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AFelony Warrants✓BIllegal Weapon Arrests✓CIdentity Theft Arrests✓DFelony Arrests✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

A district table shows Misdemeanor Warrants totaling 5,787 for 2019. If a question asks which enforcement category produced 5,787 actions that year, which category is it?

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AFelony Warrants✓BFelony Arrests✓CMisdemeanor Summons✓DMisdemeanor Warrants✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A crash diagram shows a vehicle traveling north that ran a red light and was struck by a vehicle traveling west. Which statement best describes the diagram?

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AThe vehicle traveling west ran the red light and was hit by a northbound vehicle✓BThe vehicle traveling north ran the red light and was hit by a westbound vehicle✓CThe vehicle traveling north ran a stop sign and was hit by a westbound vehicle✓DThe vehicle traveling west ran the red light and was hit by a southbound vehicle✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Read the passage: 'Troopers must complete a crash report within 24 hours of the incident and submit it to the post commander for review before it is entered into the records system.' When must a trooper complete the crash report?

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AWithin 12 hours of the incident✓BWithin 24 hours of the incident✓CBefore the next shift begins✓DAfter the post commander reviews it✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Read the passage: 'A trooper may issue a written warning instead of a citation when a violation is minor, the driver is cooperative, and there is no immediate safety risk.' Under this policy, which situation best supports issuing a written warning?

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AA driver going 25 mph over the limit in a school zone✓BA cooperative driver with a minor equipment violation and no safety risk✓CA driver who refuses to provide a license✓DA driver involved in a multi-vehicle crash✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct and clearest for a trooper's report.

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AThe driver, he was speeding and ran the light.✓BThe driver was speeding and ran the red light.✓CThe driver speeding and running the red light.✓DThe driver were speeding and ran the light.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

A trooper drives 48 miles to a crash scene, spends time on the investigation, and then drives 48 miles back to the post. How many total miles did the trooper drive for this call?

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A48 miles✓B72 miles✓C96 miles✓D144 miles✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Choose the correctly spelled word: The trooper recorded the suspect's ______ at the scene.

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Astatment✓Bstatement✓Cstatemment✓Dstaitment✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word: The witness gave a CREDIBLE account of the collision.

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Alengthy✓Bbelievable✓Cconfusing✓Dwritten✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

During a traffic stop, the driver becomes verbally hostile but is not physically threatening. What is the most appropriate first response for a trooper?

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AImmediately remove the driver from the vehicle✓BMatch the driver's tone to assert authority✓CRemain calm, professional, and continue the lawful stop✓DEnd the stop and let the driver leave without a citation✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A trooper writes 12 citations on Monday, 9 on Tuesday, and 15 on Wednesday. What is the average number of citations per day over these three days?

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A10✓B12✓C13✓D36✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Read the passage: 'When responding to a crash, the trooper's first priority is the safety of all persons at the scene, followed by securing the area, then documenting the incident.' According to the passage, what is the trooper's first priority?

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ADocumenting the incident✓BSecuring the area✓CThe safety of all persons at the scene✓DIssuing citations to at-fault drivers✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Place these crash-response steps in the correct order: (1) Document the scene, (2) Check for injuries and render aid, (3) Secure the scene and control traffic.

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A1, 2, 3✓B2, 3, 1✓C3, 2, 1✓D2, 1, 3✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

A trooper is northbound and needs to reach a location that is due east. To travel directly toward it, in which direction should the trooper turn?

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ALeft✓BRight✓CReverse✓DContinue straight✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation for a trooper's narrative.

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AThe vehicle a blue sedan was parked illegally.✓BThe vehicle, a blue sedan, was parked illegally.✓CThe vehicle a blue sedan, was parked illegally.✓DThe vehicle, a blue sedan was parked illegally.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

An evidence room logs 240 items in January, 180 in February, and 300 in March. How many items were logged in total over the three months?

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A620✓B700✓C720✓D780✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A trooper observes a colleague accept a free meal from a restaurant in exchange for ignoring a parking violation. What is the most appropriate action?

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AIgnore it because it is a minor matter✓BAccept a free meal too to avoid conflict✓CReport the misconduct through the proper chain of command✓DConfront the restaurant owner publicly✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word: The trooper remained VIGILANT throughout the overnight patrol.

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Atired✓Bwatchful✓Ctalkative✓Ddistracted✓