Please put a check mark on the correct answers and X on the incorrect answers.

1 B.  Don Kilgrow (retired Utah Highway Patrol) has been credited as being the Co-inventor of the modern day Spike System. (Accordion type system)

A.  True, Kilgrow brought to market, the first popular accordion type Spike system.

B.  False

3 B.  What are the major components of the Spike belt system?

A.  All Spike-Belt Systems include deployment sleeves with two several spikes strips.

B.  Winder

C.  Cord

D.  Components are not needed nor important.

10 B.  How does the Loop winder work?

A.  The loop winder has a beveled side and allows rope to be released when it is twisted sideways, towards the intended deployment area.

B.  You can also point the beveled side down and release cord before deployment. Control the release with your thumb on by twisting back.

C.  You can also point the beveled side toward deployment area & toss system or walk back release cord. Control the release with your thumb on by twisting back.

D.  When the loop is twisted back, it catches the cord and allows you to pull the system in place or retrieve the system from traffic.

E.  Loop spins with no special features.

11 B.  What is a repair kit option?

A.  Repair to reload and rebuild strip(s).

B.  A rebuild kit is parts for the strips to build up a new system to put back into service, it includes spikes, top, bottom and weather sleeve.

C.  Repair kit is nice but not needed, just use your system again until all the Spikes are gone.

12 B.  What is not included in the pursuit replacement policy?

A.  A deployment sleeve is not included.

B.  The spikes are included.

C.  Spike belt is disposable and you have to pay for everything.

13 B.  How many spikes should each strip of the system contain?

A.  32 Double Sided Spikes in 3 foot section.

B.  16 spikes per Strip in the 18 foot system.

C.  12 spikes in a three foot system.

53 B.  What is the main purpose of classroom training?

A.  Classroom training is to learn the authorized and safe use of spikes, best locations, and department policy.

B.  Review department policy on spikes

C.  Discuss the outdoor training procedures.

D.  Hands on training with the system.

54 B.  What is the main purpose of classroom training?

A.  Classroom training is to learn the authorized and safe use of spikes, best locations, and department policy.

B.  Review department policy on spikes

C.  Classroom is to tell you what to do on the track.

D.  Classroom serves little purpose departmental policy is not required.

55 B.  What is the difference between concealment and cover.

A.  Concealment hides you from traffic, yet does not provide a hard cover.

B.  Cover is something hard, planted into the ground, designed to take the force of a vehicle and stop it or redirect its force.

C.  Sometimes an object gives you concealment and cover, sometimes not.

D.  Not a big difference.

56 B.  How does the stance improve effectiveness?

A.  The deployment officer watches approaching traffic and is more effective at deployment and recovery of the Spike-Belt.

B.  The officer can better position the Spike-Belt on the roadway, the stance keeps the officer low and harder to see by the target.

C.  The Spike-Belt slides across the surface, low hard to see, and the cord is low to not snag a bumper, and be pulled down the road.

D.  The System can be recovered quickly, because the Stance helps keep slack out of the line, for a quick removal by a quick tug of the system.

57 B.  What specific exercise teaches officers how to deploy tire deflation system in dark conditions?

A.  Distance measurement by counting steps to help approximate location of spikes.

B.  Knowing the widths of different roadways.

C.  Just a guess and no exercise really helps.

59 B.  What are the special features of the Spike-Belt Trainer that are mentioned to carry out the practice safely?

A.  The trainers do not have spikes in them, and allow for realistic training without damage to the tires or system.

B.  The trainers have the same weight, feel and look as the spike belt.

C.  The trainer units do not allow you to deploy normal because they are much lighter.

100 B.  What is the function of the strap around the Spike-Belt system, and what should be done before deploying the system?

A.  Hold the system rolled up, release the velcro strap to deploy.

B.  It serves no purpose, just gets in the way.

C.  Multi-sided systems are pressure sensitive designed to keep together, don’t get smashed.

101 B.  When are you «STANCE IN READY POSITION»?

A.  You should be facing traffic, 1 shoulder to ward the traffic lanes.

B.  Cord laid across the traffic and verify the system is secured on the edge of the roadway.

C.  Winder should be in the same hand, cover should be off the opposite shoulder.

D.  All the above.

102 B.  What complications can arise when attempting to deploy a system from a remote location during nightfall?

A.  Seeing the curb, roadway, and lanes is difficult, especially from a distance.

B.  You might not be able to see system and its location on the roadway.

C.  A wider Spike system is more forgiving at night and more effective.

D.  Don’t worry guess where the system is.

150 B.  What is needed for a Track Training class?

A.  The Track training scenario requires a parking lot,

B.  Two marked patrol cars and an unmarked vehicle.

C.  Special un-spiked systems can be purchased or are available from area distributors or reps for free use. D.  1 Car and deserted road