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Roadway Flashcards

1
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What is a buffer space?

A

Distance between moving traffic and the personnel and vehicles in the protected work area.

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Emergency response to incidents on limited-access highways should include at least __.

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One unit traveling in each direction

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3
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When units respond together in the same direction, how should they travel?

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Single file

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When should the use of U-turn access points between Jersey barriers be used?

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Only when necessary for immediate lifesaving measures

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5
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Who takes responsibility for apparatus placement on incident scenes?

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Driver and officer take joint responsibility

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6
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Regarding lane designations lane 1 should be labeled as the __ travel lane and lane 3 should be labeled as __ travel lane.

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Inside. Outside.

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7
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The first arriving engine should position __ to the incident.

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prior

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8
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Engine drivers should place their vehicle at an angle to the lanes, and with the engine’s front wheels rotated in which direction to the wreck?

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Rotated away

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9
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Drivers should place blocking apparatus at least __ behind the first operating unit to create a safe work area.

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50 ft

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10
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Who should take priority position in front of the incident?

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EMS units

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11
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What does VDOT stand for?

A

Virginia Department of Transportation

P. 6

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12
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Personnel engaged in roadway operations that expose them to fire, heat, or hazardous materials should wear reflective turnout gear as specified and regulated by NFPA __.

A

2112

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13
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Personnel should always have __ to avoid errant drivers.

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an escape plan

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14
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What does the acronym LCES stand for?

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Lookouts, communications, escape routes, and safety zones.

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15
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Emergency warning lights may be turned off on an incident when all but which following occur?

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There were no injured parties requiring transport to local emergency department

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16
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Studies have shown at night, drivers are completely blinded by the headlights of opposing drivers approximately __ car lengths of oncoming vehicles.

A

2.5

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17
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Virginia’s Incident Clearance Law is also known as the __.

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“Move it” law

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18
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One minute of stopped traffic causes an additional __ in traffic delays.

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4 minutes

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19
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VDOT has adopted a 3-level system to describe roadway incident travel impacts. Level 1 is considered __ and means __.

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Minor. Impact estimated to be less than 30 minutes with no lane blockage or with minor land blockage.

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VDOT has adopted a 3-level system to describe roadway incident travel impacts. Level 3 is considered __ and means __.

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Major. Impact estimated to be more than 2 hours, OR roadway is closed in any single direction; signifiant area-wide congestion is expected.

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21
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When unit respond together in the same direction , they should remain in _________ _________.

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Single file

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22
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Designated median strip crossovers marked “AUTHORIZED VEHICLES ONLY” should be utilized when………

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The turn can be completed without obstructing the flow of traffic in either direction.

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23
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Vehicular operators should enter highway access egress ramps in the __________________ unless the unit officer can confirm that oncoming traffic has been stopped

A

Normal travel direction

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24
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The use of U-Turn access points between Jersey barriers present an extreme hazard and should only be used when necessary for ?

A

Lifesaving measures

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25
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When responding to incidents in the Hot lanes ,personnel should consider establishing safe working area by?

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Using additional units to block traffic on the non incident side of the flexible delineator markers

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26
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Units arriving on the scene, the officer should provide DPSC with an accurate location using?

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Directional references and landmarks

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27
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The officer of the first arriving suppression unit should establish ?

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A work area to allow other units to safely position in proximity to the incident

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28
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The engine company driver should place the vehicle in the ____ _____ position ?

A

“Fend off”

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29
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Drivers should place blocking apparatus at least ____ feet behind the first operation unit

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50

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30
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The rescue or extrication company should position in front of the first-arriving engine in the most ______________________ for extraction functions

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Advantageous tactical position

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31
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EMS units should position within the ?

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Shielded work area

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32
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What is the inside lane numbered as

A

1

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33
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What is the outside shoulder side lane numbered

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3

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34
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Placing flares and cones should channel _______ from the incident

A

Away

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35
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What should suppression units do while EMS remains on the scene ?

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Keep position to block until they clear

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36
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ICs should consider requesting _________ traffic control for incidents on the highway and interstates

A

VDOT

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37
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If crew members that are setting cones and flares can not be directly observed, the IC should account for them in ________ ________

A

Short intervals

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38
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High-visibility safety apparel should meet what requirements?

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ANSI/International Safety Equipment Association 107-2010

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39
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Reflective turnout gear shall be regulated by?

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NFPA 2112

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40
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What does the term Buffer space mean in the Operating Procedure for roadway incident

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To the distance between moving traffic and the personnel and vehicles in the protected work area.

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41
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What does the term upstream mean in the Operating Procedure for roadway incident

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To the direction of traffic approaching the incident scene

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42
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When responding to incidents located in or near HOV lane, Jurisdictions should use

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The nearest traffic entry point to determine the appropriate response units

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43
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Authorized Vehicles are only ment to be used only when?

A

Turn without obstructing the flow of traffic in either direction

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44
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U turn access points between Jersey barries are only ment to be used only when?

A

When necessary for immediate lifesaving measures

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45
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Lane designations what is lane 1 called?

A

Inside travel lane

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46
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Lane designations what is lane 2 called?

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Middle travel lane

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47
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Lane designations what is lane 3 called?

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Outside travel lane

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48
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How many feet behind should the first operating unit be parked to block and create a safe work area?

A

50

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49
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Where should the EMS unit position during a traffic accident

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Past the incident for egress from the scene

50
Q

Where should the Command and staff vehicle position during a traffic accident

A

Past the incident without interfering with the rescue or the EMS units

51
Q

On residential roadways the EMS unit is operating on-scene without a suppresion unit what should they do?

A

should position off the roadway in a driveway

52
Q

The acronym LCES stands for what?

A

lookout, communications, escape routes, and safety zone

53
Q

When exiting the apparatus, personnel should perform one of this tasks?

A

Ensure their travel path is clear of debris or other hazardous obstacles

54
Q

One that possibly has the greatest potential for an unfavorable outcome to department members, are operations at the scene of?

A

A vehicle accident

55
Q

The reason we dispatch units traveling in each direction on limited access highways is?

A

It eliminates any delay that may have been caused by citizens not knowing where they are located

56
Q

When units respond together in the same direction, they should remain ?

A

in a single file

57
Q

Why does the correct position for the first engine be at an angle, with the pump panel toward the work zone?

A

To protect the pump operator

58
Q

What lane designation would the inside travel lane be named?

A

Lane 1

59
Q

What is a VDOT Level 3 Incident

A

Major event Road is closed in a direction more than 2 hr

60
Q

Additional Suppression apparatus needed for blocking should be spaced how far back from first operating unit?

A

50ft

61
Q

What does LCES stand for?

A

Lookouts,communications,escape routes,safety zones

62
Q

when designating lanes how do you read the lanes?

A

left to right

63
Q

Emergency warning lights maybe turned off when all 3 conditions are met.

A

Day light hours, all vehicles including emergency vehicles are moved to shoulder, Traffic congetsed with slow moving vehicles

64
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If emergency lights are off what needs to be in place?

A

Flashers must be on

65
Q

Studies have been shown that at a distance of ____ car lengths, vehicle headlights blind the opposing drivers.

A

2.5

66
Q

To provide maximum night visibility while on a roadway incident scene headlights should be?

A

On

67
Q

What is Virginia’s Incident Clearance Law known as?

A

Move It

68
Q

In accordance with the Virginia Move It Law personnel should instruct drivers to?

A

Move damaged vehicles from travel lanes while waiting for police to arrive

69
Q

Unneccessarily closing or prolonging traffic lane closure greatly_____ the risk of a secondary incident in the traffic backup.

A

Increases

70
Q

How many level system is used by VDOT to descibe travel impacts

A

3 level

71
Q

The use of U-turn access points between Jersey barriers should only be used for

A

Immediate Life saving measures

72
Q

The Engine driver should position in what type of a position

A

Fend Off

73
Q

What does the “S” stand for in LCES

A

Safety Zones

74
Q

What does VDOT level 1 mean

A

Minor

75
Q

A moderate VDOT roadway incident would be categorized as a?

A

Level 2

76
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What does “L” stand for in LCES?

A

Lookouts

77
Q

The outside travel lane on a highway would be named Lane?

A

3

78
Q

Due to the inherently reduced number of travel lanes associated with access and egress ramps, apparatus positioning should incorporate a __ to facilitate the rapid arrival and departure of emergency medical services (EMS) units.

A

A patient transport corridor

79
Q

What is a buffer space?

A

The distance or space between personnel and vehicles in the protected work area and nearby moving traffic.

80
Q

On an EMS incident, if the suppression unit arrives prior to the EMS unit, it shall position how?

A

So the EMS unit can park in the front of the address when it arrives.

81
Q

Prior to exiting the apparatus, members shall do all of the following except?

A

Advise the officer which side of the apparatus they will be operating on.

82
Q

When should the engine operator place flares or traffic cones?

A

As soon as possible.

83
Q

How long should a buffer space be?

A

80 feet

84
Q

Which areas of the roadway should have longer Taper and Buffer Spaces which assists in establishing a safe work zone.

A

Roadways facilitating speeds of 55 mph or greater.

85
Q

If the person placing cones cannot be directly observed, they should be accounted for ___ to ensure they have not been struck or injured.

A

After a reasonable time

86
Q

Except for those vehicles needed in the operation and those used as a physical barrier for the work area, other response vehicles should be parked ___

A

Together in a designated area.

87
Q

When can emergency warning lights be turned off?

A

When an incident occurs during daylight hours, with all involved vehicles and emergency vehicles sufficiently off the highway lanes on the shoulder, and traffic is congested and passing slowly.

88
Q

Officers should consider the magnitude of the incident and should consider ___ when the operation will seriously impact the traffic movement in the area of the incident.

A

Declaring the most appropriate Traffic Incident Level

89
Q

Impact to the traveled roadway is estimated to be less than 30 minutes

A

Level 1

90
Q

You are arriving as the incident commander for a highway incident. You anticipate units clearing within 1 hour and currently have all lanes of traffic closed. What Traffic Incident Level would you declare?

A

Level 3 (Major)

91
Q

One minute of stopped traffic causes an additional __

A

4 minute delay in travel.

92
Q

Glare vision and recovery is the amount of time required to recover from the effects of glare once a light source passes through the eye. From light to dark vision recovery takes ___

A

At least six seconds

93
Q

What lane on a highway incident is reffered to as “Lane 1”?

A

Inside travel lane.

94
Q

A quick determination of the need for the units responding in the opposite direction of travel must be made. The officer is to ___

A

Make a radio transmission to have them respond into the scene or to go in-service.

95
Q

When shall designated median strip crossovers marked “Authorized Vehicles Only” be used?

A

When apparatus can complete the turn without obstructing the flow of traffic in either travel direction, or when all traffic movement has stopped.

96
Q

What does LCES stand for?

A

Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones.

97
Q

When responding to incident locations reported to be on restricted access lanes, such as high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes separated by physical barriers, jurisdictions shall use ___

A

The nearest traffic entry point to determine the appropriate units for response.

98
Q

The most common emergency responses involve

A

operations at a vehicle accident scene

99
Q

What action creates a safer environment for motorists and responders?

A

restoring the roadway to normal

100
Q

When responding from the same direction units should respond?

A

In a single file

101
Q

highway access and egress ramps should be accessed in the normal direction of travel except?

A

when the unit OiC can confirm that oncoming traffic has been stopped

102
Q

The use of U-turn access points between Jersey barries should occur when

A

necessary for immediate lifesaving measures

103
Q

Which of the following is both physically challenging and extremely dangerous?

A

crossing jersey barriers

104
Q

Which of the following is true regarding apparatus placement?

A

the apparatus driver and officer take joint responsibility

105
Q

The officer of the first arriving suppression unit on a limited access highway should establish a work area for:

A

The EMS unit(s) and rescue company

106
Q

Blocking apparatus should be placed how far from the first operating unit?

A

50’

107
Q

Fire operations on the roadway may require:

A

personnel to block additional travel lanes

108
Q

Which of the following is not a condition that allows for emergency warning lights to be shut off?

A

Command orders an incident breakdown

109
Q

If emergency warning lights are shutdown on a roadway incident what must then be used?

A

emergency flashers

110
Q

When traveling at 50 mph a driver will travel ____ ft while recovering from exposure to your response lights

A

450’

111
Q

In accordance with the Virginia Indicent Clearance Law personnel should:

A

Instruct drivers involved in property damage only incidents to remove their vehicles from travel lanes

112
Q

One minute of stopped traffic has a ____ effect on travel.

A

4 min travel delay

113
Q

Which Traffic Incident Level reflects an Impact of more than 2 hours?

A

Level 3

114
Q

Which Traffic Incident Level reflects an Impact of 30 min to 2 hours?

A

Level 2

115
Q

Which Traffic Incident Level reflects an impact of less than 30 min?

A

Level 1

116
Q

At what distance do oncoming vehicle headlights completely blidn opposing drivers?

A

2.5 car lengths

117
Q

Which color blends into surroundings and becomes more difficult to see?

A

red

118
Q

Blocking apparatus should be at least how many feet behind operating unit?

A

50’

119
Q

when moving from dark to light vision recovery is how many seconds?

A

6

120
Q

What is the distance that shows oncoming vehichles headlights compleltely blind drivers?

A

2.5 car lengths

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