OPS for Roadway Incidents 2021

Question 1

As soon as a unit arrives on scene the officer should provide what?

Answer 1

The accurate location using directional references. ( north, south) And lanes identified

Question 2

How are the lanes numbered?

Answer 2

1 is the inside lane or farthest left and continues towards the outside travel lane in order.

Question 3

Drivers should place blocking apparatus at least ___ behind the first operating unit to create a safe work area

Answer 3

50 feet

Question 4

If an incident requires personnel to channel traffic around a curve, hill, ramp they should place the first cone where

Answer 4

Prior to hill or curve

Question 5

Safety officers should remember what acronym?

Answer 5

LCES
Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones

Question 6

What 3 conditions must occur for emergency warning lights be turned off?

Answer 6

Daylight hours, all vehicles have been moved out of traffic including emergency vehicles, traffic is congested and passing slowly

Question 7

What are the 3 levels of traffic incidents?

Answer 7

Level 1= Minor, estimated less than 30mins with no or minor lane blockage
Level 2= Intermediate, 30min to 2hr with lane blockages but not full road closure
Level 3 = Major, More than 2 hr, or the roadway id closed in any single direction.