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1
Q

The temporary traffic control devices that are most commonly employed traffic control device in the TTCZ at highway incidents consists of emergency vehicle _________, ________, and traffic ________; as well as flashlights, flags, and signals.

A

lights / flares / cones

p 365-366

2
Q

The ___________ ____________ ________ is an important consideration, as motorist are warned of upcoming traffic problems.

A

Advanced Warning Area

p 368

3
Q

In the ____________ ________, traffic is shifted or merged into a new traffic pattern around the incident.

A

Transition Area

p 368

4
Q

The _________ ________ is the primary focus of the highway incident response. This area encompasses the crash vehicles, as well as the working area around them.

A

Activity Area

p 368

5
Q

The _____________ ________ provides for the gradual and orderly return of traffic into the normal traffic pattern and flow.

A

Termination Area

p 368

6
Q

__________ and _______________ __________ Spaces provide the separation between responders working at the scene and moving traffic.

A

Lateral and Longitudinal Buffer

p 368

7
Q

What is the ideal location of the ICP vehicle?

A

immediately upstream of the scene, on the shoulder

p 369

8
Q

The _________ is the highway area where special traffic rules apply, limiting or restricting traffic.

A

TTCZ (Temporary Traffic Control Zone)

p 365

9
Q

Position medical vehicles close ____________ of the scene, with a clear egress route.

A

downstream

p 369

10
Q

Position fire and rescue apparatus ___________ of the scene, angled across traffic lanes with the driver capable of directly observing the scene from their primary ____________ position at the apparatus.

A

upstream / operating

p 369

11
Q

There is no approved ________ numbering system within the country.

A

lane

p 369

12
Q

According to MUTCD - Suggested Advance Warning Sign Spacing for Express/Freeway is:

  • Rear of queue & Last Warning Sign - ________ feet
  • Last Warning Sign & Middle Warning Sign - ________ feet
  • Middle Warning Sign & First Warning Sign - ________ feet
A
  • 1000 feet
  • 1500 feet
  • 2640 feet

p 372

13
Q
  1. Set up the TTCZ. The __________ Area is the highest priority, followed by the __________ ___________ Area, then the ____________ Area, and finally the _____________ Zone.
A

Activity Area / Advanced Warning Area / Transition Area / Termination Zone

p 374

14
Q

One of the most difficult traffic control challenges at a highway incident is clearing the immediate scene of _____________ vehicles to allow responders to deal with the emergent aspects of the incident.

A

uninvolved

p 375

15
Q

The IC of a highway incident where a secondary crash has occurred should: (1) handle the secondary crash as part of the ___________ ___________ by assigning additional Divisions, Groups, or Branches; or (2) request a separate dispatch assignment for a completely _______ ____________.

A

original incident / new incident

p 378

16
Q

Always consider moving vehicles as a ________ to your _________.

A

threat / safety

p 381