What is the third clue of impairment?

• A. Starts too soon
• B. Stops while walking
• C. Takes incorrect amount of steps
• D. Performs Improper turn

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is recognizing observable cues that indicate impairment during field observations. In the standard progression of signs, stopping while walking represents the third noticeable clue. This moment shows a break in rhythm and control—the person hesitates or halts mid-movement, revealing timing and coordination difficulties that follow the initial sign of starting too soon. It sits between the early cue of starting prematurely and the later cue of executing a turn or movement with exacting requirements, making it the middle, or third, clue in the sequence. The other behaviors describe earlier or later signs: starting too soon is an initial tell, taking the incorrect number of steps is a counting/tempo issue, and performing an improper turn reflects a more complex maneuver disruption.