Roadway Incidents

Question 1

________ the roadway to normal, or as near to normal as possible, creates a safer environment for the motorist and emergency responders.

Answer 1

Restoring. (p.2)

Question 2

_________ is the direction that traffic is moving as it travels away from the incident.

Answer 2

Downstream. (p. 3)

Question 3

_________ is the direction from which traffic is traveling as vehicles approach the incident scene.

Answer 3

Upstream. (p. 3)

Question 4

All emergency responders within the right-of-way, who are either exposed to traffic or to emergency vehicles and equipment shall wear high-visibility safety apparel that meets the requirements of the ____________.

Answer 4

ANSI/ ISEA 107- 2010. (p. 6)

Question 5

Firefighters or other emergency responders working within the right-of-way and engaged in emergency operations directly exposing them to flame, fire, heat, and/or hazardous material shall wear _____________.

Answer 5

Retroreflective turnout gear. (p. 6)

Question 6

To avoid errant or distracted drivers, responders should never _________.

Answer 6

Turn their backs to traffic. (p. 6)

Question 7

The acronym LCES stands for__________.

Answer 7

Look out, Communication, Escape route, Safety Zone. (p. 6)

Question 8

Emergency response to incidents on limited access highways should include at least one unit _______________.

Answer 8

Traveling in each direction on the highway. (p. 7)

Question 9

Response to access/egress ramps should be in the normal direction of travel unless ________ can confirm that the oncoming traffic has been stopped.

Answer 9

The officer. (p. 7)

Question 10

Unless a roadway is completely shut down, fire and EMS crews shall avoid crossing over lanes of traffic _______, especially lanes with traffic moving in the opposite direction from where their apparatus is parked.

Answer 10

On foot. (p. 7)

Question 11

The proper spotting and placement of apparatus is the joint responsibility of ________.

Answer 11

The driver and Officer. (p. 9)

Question 12

Lanes shall be identified as _________, ___________, and __________.

Answer 12

Inside travel lane, Middle travel lane, and Outside travel lane. (p. 9)

Question 13

The first- arriving engine should position ________ to the incident.

Answer 13

Prior. (p. 9)

Question 14

Blocking apparatus shall be placed at least ________ behind the first operating unit to create a safe working area.

Answer 14

50 Feet. (p. 10)

Question 15

The rescue or extrication unit shall position ________ of the first-arriving engine in the most advantageous tactical position for extrication functions.

Answer 15

In front. (p. 10)

Question 16

Command and staff vehicles shall position ________ the incident.

Answer 16

Past. (p. 10)

Question 17

When can the suppression piece clear the scene of a roadway incident?

Answer 17

When the EMS unit has left the scene. (p. 11)

Question 18

Each lane marker is ______ in length and there is ________ between markers.

Answer 18

10 feet, 30 feet. (p. 13)

Question 19

The person placing cones or flares shall always _________.

Answer 19

Face oncoming traffic. (p.13)

Question 20

Virginias ______________ requires motorist involved in crashes where vehicles can be driven, and no one is injured to move the vehicles to a location where they will obstruct traffic as little as possible.

Answer 20

Incident Clearance Law (“Move it” Law.). (p. 15)

Question 21

One minute of stopped traffic causes an additional ________ delay in travel.

Answer 21

Four minutes. (p. 15)

Question 22

The Virginia Department of Transportation has adopted a ________ Level system to describe the incident impact on travel.

Answer 22

Three. (p.16)

Question 23

Level 1 incident impact is __________.

Answer 23

Less than 30 minutes (Minor). (p. 16)

Question 24

Level 2 incident impact is ___________.

Answer 24

30 minutes to 2 hours (Intermediate). (p. 16)

Question 25

Level 3 incident impact is __________.

Answer 25

More than 2 hours (Major). (p. 16)

Question 26

When units respond together in the same direction, they should remain in _______. (pg.1)

Answer 26

Single File

Question 27

Vehicle operators should only use designated median strip crossovers marked "Authorized Vehicles Only" when they can ________. (pg.1)

Answer 27

Complete the turn without obstructing flow of traffic in either direction, or when all traffic movement has stopped

Question 28

When can vehicle operators enter highway access and egress ramps in opposite direction? (pg.1)

Answer 28

Unit officer can confirm that oncoming traffic has been stopped and no civilian vehicles will be encountered on the ramp

Question 29

When should U-turn access points between Jersey barriers be used? (pg.1)

Answer 29

Only when necessary for immediate lifesaving measures

Question 30

Where should additional units block when incident is in or near high occupancy vehicle lanes? (pg.1)

Answer 30

Lanes on the non-incident side of the flexible delineator markers

Question 31

When can Fire and EMS personnel cross lanes of traffic on foot? (pg.2)

Answer 31

When a roadway is completely shutdown

Question 32

Who is responsible for apparatus placement? (pg.3)

Answer 32

Driver and Officer

Question 33

As soon as unit arrives on scene, officer should ________. (pg.3)

Answer 33

Provide comms with accurate location, and identify lanes

Question 34

First arriving engine should position _______ to the incident. (pg.3)

Answer 34

Prior

Question 35

What is the "Fend Off" position? (pg.3)

Answer 35

Angle to the lanes, front wheels rotated away from incident, pump panel facing toward the work area to protect the pump operator

Question 36

With limited number of vehicles, the IC should prioritize block from _____ to _____. (pg.4)

Answer 36

Most critical / least critical

Question 37

At least how many ft should drivers position behind the first blocking apparatus? (pg.4)

Answer 37

50 Feet

Question 38

If a unit arrives on scene before the first engine, where should they position? (pg.4)

Answer 38

Take position of engine to shield the scene

Question 39

When responding with EMS uits, Suppression units should position_____. (pg.5)

Answer 39

To shield the back of the EMS unit

Question 40

ANSI/ International Safety Equipment Association 107-2010 has requirements for what? (pg.8)

Answer 40

Personnel operating on roadway should wear high visibilty safety apparel

Question 41

How long is vision recovery from light to dark? (pg.9)

Answer 41

6 seconds

Question 42

How long is vision recovery from dark to light? (pg.9)

Answer 42

3 seconds

Question 43

When can emergency lights be turned off? (pg.9)

Answer 43

Daylight Hour / All involved vehicles and emergency vehicles are out of traffic lanes / Traffic is congested and passing slowly

Question 44

One minute of stopped traffic causes and additional ____ minute travel delay. (pg.11)

Answer 44

4 min

Question 45

How many traffic incident levels are there (pg.13)

Answer 45

3

Question 46

Level 2 traffic incident has estimated delays between ___min to ___hr. (pg.13)

Answer 46

30min to 2hr