Roadway Manual Flashcards
What are the primary objectives for the operation of a roadway incident?
- establish safe work area.
- Provide emergency care and transport of patients
- establish water supply
- protect the environment
- restore traffic flow to normal
- keep as many travel lanes open as possible
- preserve evidence
- use ics/unified command system to manage
What is downstream?
flow of traffic traveling away from the incident scene
what is up stream?
flow of traffic traveling towards the incident scene
All emergency responders within the right of way shall wear?
Hi viz safety apparel that meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2010
LCES Acronym?
Lookout
communications
escape routes
safety zones
How should units respond in the same direction?
single file to reduce confusion
When should “Authorized Vehicles Only” crossovers be used?
only when the turn can be completed without obstructing the flow of traffic in either direction or when all traffic has stopped.
When should opposite direction response on a ramp be used?
only when traffic has been confirmed stopped and no civilian vehicles will be encountered on ramp.
When should you use U-turn access points in jersey barriers?
only when the situation is necessary for life saving measures .
Crews should not cross traffic unless ________
the roadway is completely shut down.
Proper positioning is the job of ?
OIC and driver
OIC should advise communications of proper location using?
North, south, east, west
prior to or after an exit or landmark
How are lanes identified?
Inside travel lane. Middle travel lane. Outside travel lane.
What is “fend off” position?
unit placed at an angle with pump panel towards work area, wheels rotated away from incident scene.
What is the Virginia incident clearance law?
Property damage only accidents should move vehicles out of the travel lanes
