Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT an SFST?

HGN
Walk and Turn
One-Leg Stand
Walk and Stand

The correct answer is: Walk and Stand

The correct answer, "Walk and Stand," is not a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST). SFSTs are specific assessments developed to evaluate a suspect’s level of impairment due to alcohol or drugs. The three recognized SFSTs include: 1. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) – This test checks involuntary eye movements and is indicative of impairment when a person's eye fails to smoothly track a moving object. 2. Walk and Turn – This divides attention test requires a suspect to walk a straight line, turn, and return to the starting point, assessing balance and coordination. 3. One-Leg Stand – This also measures balance; the suspect must stand on one leg for a specified duration, also observing signs of impairment. Since "Walk and Stand" is not a recognized SFST, identifying this option demonstrates an understanding of the specific tests utilized in identifying impairment. The other three options are established techniques known for their reliability in sobriety testing.