A711.1 Roadway Incidents (02-01-2013)

Question 1

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Apparatus will normally be positioned to block what lanes?

Answer 1

The lane the incident is in plus one

Question 2

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What (5) factors should be taken into consideration when determining the 2nd apparatus placement on roadway calls?

Answer 2

1. Line of sight
2. Traffic speed
3. Weather conditions
4. Hills and curves
5. Exit and or entrance ramps

Question 3

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Generally, the 2nd unit at a roadway incident is responsible for these (4) actions:

Answer 3

1. Scene safety
2. Placement of traffic cones
3. Use of a spotter
4. Assist with incident mitigation

Question 4

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The use of what color lights are recommended at night?

Answer 4

Amber

Question 5

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Units should strive for:

Answer 5

Quick clearance

Question 6

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Who should be considered as a resource to assist with traffic control on major roadways?

Answer 6

TXDOT

Question 7

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Who has the authority to remove any vehicle off of the roadway to restore traffic flow?

Answer 7

TXDOT

Question 8

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Traffic cones should be placed and gathered while:

Answer 8

Facing oncoming traffic

Question 9

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The distance in between cones should be based on:

Answer 9

Traffic speed

Question 10

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Sweeping of debris should be accomplished while:

Answer 10

Facing traffic

Question 11

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Personnel should mount and dismount the apparatus on the:

Answer 11

Downstream side of traffic