October 29, 2015

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Administrative Procedures Instructions Stage

Session 8 - Concepts and Principles of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST)
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Administrative Procedures
Instructions Stage
Verbal instructions:
Assume heel to toe stance
Arms down at sides
Don’t start until told
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Instructions Stage: Initial Positioning and Verbal Instructions
For standardization in the performance of this test, have the subject assume the heel to
toe stance by giving the following verbal instructions, accompanied by demonstrations:
Place your left foot on the line (real or imaginary).
Place your right foot on the line ahead of the left foot, with the heel of your right foot
against the toe of the left foot.
Place your arms down at your sides.
Maintain this position until I have completed the instructions. Do not start to walk until
told to do so.
Do you understand the instructions so far? (Make sure subject indicates understanding.)
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HS 178 R5/13 43 of 62  Source: DWI Detection and
Standardized Field
Sobriety Testing
March 2013 Edition

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