I have a news flash for you the cop can order you out of your car and call a K-9 if you tell him what kind of jelly you had on your toast this morning and you are on the way to Grandma’s house.
Everyone has the right to decide what questions they will answer during a routine traffic stop. Cops should not be on fishing trips just because you failed to yield the right of way. They don’t need to be asking you where you were going its none of their business.
The police have a job to do and they are not your friend. Just remember that. Be polite and give only information you are required to give.
I agree. The cop has the discretion to do those things anytime, but most won’t if you’re polite and respectful. In fact, most cops will go out of their way to be polite and respectful back to you.
Since you’re on a public roadway and your DL is a privilege, the cop has full authority and rights, under the law to question you. You have full authority to stay silent, but you can’t get mad if that backfires on you.