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• The second stage of this test is known as the Walking Stage. The suspect is informed again that when he is told to start, they must take nine heel to toe steps down the line, turn around, and take nine heel to toe steps back. The officer must demonstrate two or three heel to toe steps for the suspect. The officer then informs the suspect and demonstrates how and when the turn is to be executed. They are shown to keep the foot on the line, and turn by taking a series of small steps. If the officer demonstrates or instructs with the incorrect foot the suspects turn may be affected and incorrectly scored. This is also known as "wrong footing". The officer informs the suspect to keep their arms at their sides while walking, watch their feet at all times, and to count their steps out loud. They must be advised not to stop once they start walking and not until they complete the test. If the officer does not receive an affirmative response of understanding the test may not be scored fairly and properly, thereby invalidating the results. |
