How many possible clues are there in the Walk and Turn (WAT) test?

In the Walk and Turn (WAT) test, there are a total of eight standardized clues that officers are trained to observe during the performance of the test. These clues help assess an individual's balance and coordination, which are important indicators of impairment, especially in the context of detecting alcohol influence.

The eight clues are as follows:

1. Starting too soon

2. Stopping while walking

3. Not maintaining balance while turning

4. Turning incorrectly

5. Taking the wrong number of steps

6. Using arms to balance

7. Inability to keep heel-to-toe position

8. Not touching heel-to-toe during the steps

Officers look for these specific behaviors when a subject performs the test, as each clue can signify varying levels of intoxication or impairment. This structured observation is part of the standardized field sobriety tests used to provide quantifiable measures of a person's ability to perform physical tasks, which can correlate with driving impairment due to alcohol or drugs.