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In the Balance and Counting Stage, the officer instructs
the suspect to raise one leg, either leg, approximately
six inches off the ground, toes pointed out. This is
demonstrated by the officer. The suspect is instructed
to keep both legs straight, and his arms at his side.
While they are keeping that position, they must count
out loud for thirty seconds, one thousand one, one thousand
two, etc., until told to stop. The count is demonstrated
by the officer. They are then told to keep their arms
at their side at all times, and watch their raised foot
throughout the entire test. The suspect must again acknowledge
that they understand the instruction to retain validity
of the test. The person now is told to begin the test,
while the officer must always time the 30 seconds. The
test cannot be allowed to exceed thirty seconds. It
must be terminated by the officer when thirty seconds
expire. |
