Video of the One Leg Stand Test

Video Demonstration of the One Leg Stand Test

A third standardized roadside sobriety test that was developed by the National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration is called the one leg stand test. Many Colorado law enforcement officers are trained on the standard roadside maneuvers and will administer the one leg stand test during the course of a DUI investigation. Officers are trained to observe a suspects ability to follow instructions as well as their physical performance while completing this test. The one leg stand is supposed to be completed on a flat, dry, and hard surface. The weather conditions and safety concerns must also be accounted for. If the conditions are appropriate, the DUI suspect will be asked to stand with one foot approximately six feet off the ground while keeping their hands by their side. The driver will also be asked to count out loud to 30 before putting their foot down. Officers will look to see if the suspected drunk driver sways while balancing, uses their arms to balance, hops, or puts their foot down. Below is a video demonstration of the one leg stand test from the website www.ragingalcoholic.com.