Section V - Appendix B

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

lights / flares / cones

p 365-366

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Advanced Warning Area

p 368

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Transition Area

p 368

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Activity Area

p 368

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Termination Area

p 368

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Lateral and Longitudinal Buffer

p 368

Question 7

What is the ideal location of the ICP vehicle?

Answer 7

immediately upstream of the scene, on the shoulder

p 369

Question 8

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

Answer 8

TTCZ (Temporary Traffic Control Zone)

p 365

Question 9

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

Answer 9

downstream

p 369

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

upstream / operating

p 369

Question 11

There is no approved ________ numbering system within the country.

Answer 11

lane

p 369

Question 12

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

Answer 12

• 1000 feet
• 1500 feet
• 2640 feet

p 372

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

p 374

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

uninvolved

p 375

Question 15

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 _______ ____________.

Answer 15

original incident / new incident

p 378

Question 16

Always consider moving vehicles as a ________ to your _________.

Answer 16

threat / safety

p 381