Roadways

Question 1

Buffer Space

Answer 1

Refers to distance between moving traffic and personal an vehicles in protected work area

Question 2

Downstream

Answer 2

Indicates the direction of traffic moving away from the incident scene

Question 3

Upstream

Answer 3

Direction of travel approaching the scene

Question 4

U-turn Access point btwn Jersey Barrier

Answer 4

Present a extreme hazard and should only occur when necessary for immediate lifesaving measures

Question 5

First Arriving Engine

Answer 5

Position Prior to the incident

Question 6

Fend Off Position

Answer 6

Place Vehicle at an angle to the lanes with the wheels rotated away from the incident.

Question 7

Blocking Appartus

Answer 7

Should be placed at least 50ft behind first operating unit

Question 8

Taper

Answer 8

120 ft

Question 9

Buffer Space

Answer 9

80ft

Question 10

Ems Unit

Answer 10

In front of incident

Question 11

Channel traffic around hill or curve

Answer 11

place first cone of flare prior

Question 12

High Viz Vest

Answer 12

ANSI 107-2010 certified

Question 13

LCES

Answer 13

Lookouts, Communications, escape routes, and safety zones

Question 14

Emergency Warning lights may be turned off

Answer 14

3 of the following conditions occur. daylight hours, all involved vehicles have been moved out of traffic, and traffic is congested and passing slowly. Emergency flashers must still be active

Question 15

Headlights

Answer 15

Should be turned off if not illuminating scene

Question 16

Distance headlights blind oncoming drivers

Answer 16

2.5 car Lengths

Question 17

Glare Recovery

Answer 17

The ability to adapt the eyesight to varying light conditions, means drivers can be blind when they drive by scene

Question 18

Best Combination of lights at night

Answer 18

red warning lights on
headlights off
fog lights off
pump panel lights on
rear and front spotlights on and directed onto a traffic cone
traffic directional boards operating

Question 19

One Minute of Stopped Traffic

Answer 19

Causes an additional 4-min travel delay

Question 20

Joint Resolution No.233

Answer 20

Expresses Importance of collaboration btwn law enforcement, VDOT, and Fire rescue departments

Question 21

Level 1 Traffic Incidnet

Answer 21

Minor- Impact to the traveled roadway estimated to be less than 30min with no lane blockage or with minor lane blockage

Question 22

Level 2 Traffic Incident

Answer 22

Impact to the Traveled roadway estimated to be 30min to 2hr with lane blockage but not full roadway closure