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1 A.  Which of these statements best characterizes the accordion frame Auto-Spike tire deflation system?

A.  The accordion frame slides into and pulls out of traffic in a more effective, efficient, and thus safer fashion.

B.  The frame locks open in its fully extended fashion to better target the desired vehicle.

C.  The accordion frame, when pulled from traffic, disables the extended lock and collapses into a compact form to better clear the roadway.
D.  The accordion frame eliminates the need to make secondary adjustments on the roadway, which prevents exposing the officer.

E.   Accordion frame is less desirable than the multi-sided design, which solves all the issues of accordion systems.

1 E.  What is unique about the Auto-Spike design that makes it the world’s smallest spike system?

A.  The frame folds up and rolls into a small diameter.

B.  The strips are small and long.

C.  The Auto-Spike is small but covers a wide portion of the roadway when extended.

D.  The auto-spike is small but doesn’t cover much roadway.

2 A.  Where can you access the training programs for the Spike-Devil products?

A.  Spike-Devil products have separated their product line on different websites to better help you navigate.

B.  Spike Belt product training and research and planning is on www.spikebelt.net

C.  Spike Devil’s  Auto Spike, Little devil, and Tact Strip are on www.auto-spike.net

D.  No, your on your own.

3 E.  What storage options does the Auto-spike system offer?

A.  Holster.
B.  Bag.
C.  No storage. Toss it under the seat.
D.  Carrier provided, which opens up and deploys.

10 E.  What must an officer do to deploy the Auto-spike once the velcro strap has been undone?

A.  Lower body into stance, extended arm to back with hand holding spikes, then deploy.

B.  Deploy immediately and spike the tires of all cars on the roadway.

C.  Watch traffic closely, looking for target vehicle.

D.  Deploy, only when last car has passed and you have a clear shot at the target.

11 E.  How should the spike strip and cord reel be re-sheathed to properly store the Auto-spike?

A.  In the special pocket of the bag.

B.  In the holster with the spikes on the bottom, the strap closed, and the cord reel wound up and stored on top of the strip with crank facing inward.

C.  In the holster with the loop winder outside and the strap of the holster going through the middle of the loop winder, then fastened.

D.  Any way you want.

12 A.  For how many years is free replacement of damaged sections offered as part of the limited lifetime warranty?

A.  For a lifetime, Spike Devil will replace any section damaged in a pursuit, with the purchase of the Spikes.

B.  Limited means nothing, you are on your own.

13 E.  Up to what number of sections can a system be created without affecting its performance?

A.  16 sections. If pushed close from the end might bunch up on you.

B.  16 sections. If closed by you, grab it in the middle so it does not bunch up.

C.  16 sections. When pulled off the road, it should close normally when it hits the curb.

53 A.  What are the differences between basic training in a parking lot and more advanced training on a closed road?

A.  Parking lot training provides instruction of the handling of the auto spike system, deployment, lane, and system inspection without moving cars.

B.  Track training is for the student that knows how to handle, deploy and recover the system.

C.  Track training is to test the officer in multiple traffic scenarios.

D.  There are both the same.

54 A.  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.

55 E.  Can mapping software help you locate locations, and how would you best use it?

A.  They help you see from the air, good locations and see distance from others spots.

B.  You need to check location, physically to verify its a good spot.

C.  It needs to be part of an advance planned strategy.

D.  Some police agencies, have the deployment sites in patrol car mapping software.

E.  Software doesn’t really help.

56 A.  What are the three important areas an officer can look at when in the deployment stance?

A.  Traffic – spike system, escape for cover.

B.  Facing traffic, the officer is more likely to early spot the target vehicle.

C.  The officer being able to see the spikes can deploy at first chance, position the spikes, recover the spikes.

D.  The officer can rotate his head and look behind him and seek best cover if required.

E.  Being positioned to look around is not important, just deploy the spikes.

57 E.  Why is Auto-spike safer and more effective than other methods?

A. Auto-spike is camo and hard to see the driver is less likely to evade the system.

B. Auto-spike slides into roadway making it difficult to see.

C. Auto-spike is very short and hard to see on the roadway.

D. The systems cancel ability is not an important factor in safety.

59 A.  Why do officers deploy from the curb?

A. If you pre-deploy, you might have to cross traffic to target vehicle.

B. No place to place pre-deploy the spikes and pull then into place.

C. Protective cover is available on the curbside.

D. Recommended not to pre-deploy from the curb.

100 E.  What are the two types of winders used to package Auto-spike holster?

A.  Loop winder.

B.  Cord Reel.

C.  None.

D.  Rope, with a loop.

101 A.  How should the user position himself/herself when in the ready position?

A.  It doesn’t matter.

B.  Body facing traffic.

C.  Over your shoulder so that you can see the traffic to your back.

D.  To your right or left so that you can see traffic and the spikes, and behind you so that you can see your escape route.

102 E.  What is the main objective in teaching officers to control the system from a remote area during the exercise?

A. Take steps to deploy the system on the roadway.

B. Grab the cord and start pulling it with your hand, in a hand over hand sequence.

C. Do it anyway you want, it don’t matter.

103 B.  Where can I find more videos on the deployment of the Auto-Spike?

A.  YouTube.

B.  Autospike.net website.

C.  None available.

150 E.  What is the role of the last car in controlling officer exposure during curbside exercise?

A.  Slow down and give time and space to recover the spikes.

B.  Serve as a guide for other officers to circumvent the spike area.

C.  Make sure officers retrieves the system.