Roadway Incidents Flashcards
buffer space
space between personnel and traffic
incident space
Area of a vehicle related roadway incident shielded by the block also referred to as work area
roadway incident command
NIMS - unified command
allows multi-jurisdictions/agencies to work together
L.C.E.S
lookout
communicate
escape route
safety zones
inside lane
lane Closest to opposing traffic
Positioning of additional units
50 feet to create safe working space
Length of buffer space
Minimum 80 feet
55 miles per an hour must be bigger
taper
Minimum 40 feet
55 miles per an hour must be bigger
Time for light to dark vision recovery
6 seconds
Time for dark to light vision recovery
3 seconds
Distance traveled for a second at 50 mi./ an hour
75’
Best on scene lights options at night
on - red pump panel spotlights directional arrows
off - Headlights fog lights
Traffic incidents level one
Minor traffic impact less than 30 minutes
Traffic incident level two
Intermediate traffic impact 30 minutes up to two hours
Traffic incident level three
Major traffic impact two or more hours
when can a driver use a designated median strip cross-over
1
only when marked authorized vehicles only — can complete without obstructing the flow of traffic
When can a vehicle operator enter Highway access and egress ramps against travel direction
1
when the unit officer can confirm that oncoming traffic has been stopped and no civilian vehicles will be encountered on the ramp
When can a driver use a U-turn access point between jersey barriers
Only when necessary for immediate lifesaving measures page 1
Who is responsible for the apparatus placement on scene
Driver and OIC page 3
When the first arriving engine positions prior to the incident at an angle so that the front wheels are rotated away from the incident and pump panel facing toward work area, this is known as what
Fend off position page 3
Additional units on scene should park how many feet behind the first operating unit to create a safe work area
50’ page4
If placing a cone to channel traffic around the curve hill or ramp they should place the first cone or flare where in respect to the curve,hill, or ramp
Prior to page 6
When operating within a roadway or operating near traffic, personnel should wear reflective turnout gear regulated by what
American national standard for high vizability safety apparel page 8
Emergency warning lights maybe turned off when
9
During daylight hours
all involved vehicles moved off lanes traffic is passing slowly
At what distance can an oncoming vehicle headlights completely blind opposing drivers
2.5 car lengths page 10
True or false the best combination of lights to provide maximum night Vision ability is
red warning lights on
pump panel on
light traffic directional board on
front spotlights on and directed to traffic cones
headlights and fog lights off
true - page 12
Transition zone
Roadway lanes are approaching motorists change the speed and position to comply with traffic control measures established add an incident scene
emergency response incidences on limited access highways should include at least —— units traveling in each direction
1
1
When responding to incidences in or near high occupancy vehicle lanes and attempting to cross the flexible theater markers and apparatus operator should do what
1
Reduce speed and pass through the markers at a shallow angle
One minute of stopped traffic causes an additional —— minutes of travel delay
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