Standardized Field Sobriety Test (Sfst) Study Guide 2026

pg. 1 1 Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Study Guide 2026 - Practice Questions with Complete Solutions Question 1 What are the three standardized field sobriety tests? A) Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand, Finger-to-Nose B) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand C) Alphabet Recitation, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Romberg Balance D) One-Leg Stand, Finger Count, Walk-and-Turn CORRECT ANSWER>>>: B) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand Rationale>>: The three NHTSA-standardized tests are HGN, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand. These are the only tests that have been scientifically validated to determine impairment . Key Tip: Memorize these three tests in order: HGN, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand. Any other test (finger-to-nose, alphabet) is non-standardized. Question 2 In what order must the three standardized field sobriety tests be administered? A) Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus B) One-Leg Stand, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn C) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand D) Any order is acceptable as long as all three are completed CORRECT ANSWER>>>: C) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Standpg. 2 2 Rationale>>: The tests must be administered in a specific sequence: HGN first, followed by Walk-and-Turn, and finally One-Leg Stand. This order is standardized to ensure validity . Key Tip: Think "H-W-O" (HGN first, Walk-and-Turn second, One-Leg