Test 2. Traffic Control

Question 1

Define the following:

“Traffic Direction and Control”

Answer 1

Part of police traffic service involves telling drivers and pedestrians how, when, and where they may or may not move or stand at a particular place

Question 2

Who can direct traffic?

Answer 2

> Police Officer
Fire Fighter
Police volunteer
School cross-guard

Question 3

§ 40-6-2

Obedience to person authorized to direct traffic

Answer 3

> No person shall refuse to comply with the lawful orders of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or authorized traffic control personnel.

Question 4

What are an officer’s objectives in traffic control?

Answer 4

> Expedite safe movement of vehicular traffic

> Relieve congestion on roads and highway

> Secure compliance

Question 5

What are some situations regarding traffic control?

Answer 5

1. Accidents, fires, or special events
2. Hazardous scenes
3. Escorts

Question 6

What are some traffic control duties?

Answer 6

> Take control of the intersection

> Protect pedestrians

> Regulate cross-flow traffic

> Secure compliance with traffic laws

Question 7

What methods can officers use to control traffic?

Answer 7

1. Signals and gestures
2. Use of a whistle
3. Voice commands
4. Flashlight

Question 8

What are equipment items officers use to control traffic?

Answer 8

1. Reflective traffic vest
2. Uniform
3. Whistle
4. Flashlight

Question 9

What are the characteristics of positioning in an intersection to control traffic?

Answer 9

> Greater visibility
Greater control
Most hazardous