Train-the-Trainer Pilot Courses for Incident Responders and Managers (2013)

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87 A p p e n d i x d A. national Traffic incident Management Responder Train-the-Trainer Course: participant Feedback Form Instructions: Please answer the following questions about the training you just received. Check only one box indicating the degree to which you agree or disagree with each statement. You may provide optional comments or explanation in the spaces provided. Demographics Training Location: Training Dates: Your Name: Your Agency or Organization: Your Job Title: Your Phone Number: Your Business E-mail: Scheduling (Check only one box) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree 1. The date and time of today’s training fit my schedule. □ □ □ □ □ 2. The duration of the training was sufficient for learning the subject matter. □ □ □ □ □ 3. The training environment was comfortable/appropriate for the class. □ □ □ □ □ 4. Comments or explanation: Course Evaluation Tools

88 Instructor(s) (Check only one box for each statement) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree 5. The instructor clearly explained the goals and objectives of the training. □ □ □ □ □ 6. The instructor clearly conveyed the material to the audience. □ □ □ □ □ 7. The instructor’s knowledge of the subject matter was satisfactory. □ □ □ □ □ 8. The instructor’s pace of presenting the material was appropriate. □ □ □ □ □ 9. The instructor satisfactorily answered participants’ questions. □ □ □ □ □ 10. The instructor satisfactorily used training aids (e.g., PowerPoint Slides, Activities, etc . . .) to help facilitate a clearer understanding of the topic. □ □ □ □ □ 11. Comments or explanation: Overall Training (Check only one box for each statement) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree 12. The content of this training course was valuable to me in developing my knowledge of this subject matter. □ □ □ □ □ 13. The student workbooks provided helped me understand the content of the training. □ □ □ □ □ 14. The content of this training appropriately built on my existing knowledge of this subject matter. □ □ □ □ □ 15. I am satisfied that the learning objectives for this training were met. □ □ □ □ □ 16. I would recommend this training to others. □ □ □ □ □ 17. Based on the training I received, I am able to explain the subject matter to others that may need future assistance on this topic. □ □ □ □ □ 18. I am likely to request or attend additional training on this topic in the future. □ □ □ □ □ 19. During the training I learned methods/practices that will help me more quickly mitigate incidents. □ □ □ □ □ 20. The content and best practices promoted in the course are appropriate to the local context. □ □ □ □ □ 21. I gained an understanding of the need for coordinated incident mitigation. □ □ □ □ □ 22. I acquired knowledge of roadway safety and scene management methods. □ □ □ □ □ 23. I gained an appreciation of why quick clearance is important. □ □ □ □ □ 24. Comments or explanation:

89 Time-Saving Measures (Check only one box) >10 hours 6–10 hours 3–5 hours 1–2 hours 0 hours 25. Estimate the time this training may save you on researching information, e.g., reading training manuals, researching guidance and protocols, searching online. □ □ □ □ □ 26. Comments or explanation: Instructor Materials (Check only one box for each statement) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral or N/A Disagree Strongly Disagree 27. Based on the training and materials I received, I understand how to set up the classroom for training. □ □ □ □ □ 28. Based on the training and materials I received, I am confident that I can lead all classroom activities. □ □ □ □ □ 29. The instructor notes contained in the Instructor Guides will help facilitate my delivery of the National Traffic Incident Management Responder course. □ □ □ □ □ 30. I am satisfied that the slide presentations, videos, and other visual aids provide a good foundation for teaching the National Traffic Incident Management Responder course. □ □ □ □ □ 31. The resources and reference materials are relevant to the curriculum content. □ □ □ □ □ 32. I believe that the time allocated to each lesson is sufficient to allow me teach it. □ □ □ □ □ 33. Comments or explanation: 34. If you believe that the course contains gaps or omits any content which would be valuable, please provide an explanation. 35. If you feel that the training presentation contains any shortcomings, please list them.

90 36. What do you consider to be the most valuable information that you will take away from this class? B. national Traffic incident Management Responder Train-The-Trainer Course: evaluation of program Demographics Training Location: Training Dates: Your Name: Your Agency or Organization: Your Phone Number: Your Business E-mail: 1. Overall, did you feel sufficiently prepared to deliver the assigned instruction? ____ Yes ____ No If you answered “No,” what do you recommend be changed or added to the program to increase your preparation? 2. Do you believe that the provided instructional material was logically organized for your use as the instructor? ____ Yes ____ No If you answered “No,” what do you recommend be changed to make the flow of instruction better? 3. Do you believe that the presentation material enabled you to achieve the learning objectives for the students? ____ Yes ____ No If you answered “No,” what do you recommend be changed to make the presentation material better?

91 4. Were the activities sufficiently explained to you so that you could facilitate their accomplishment by the students? ____ Yes ____ No If you answered “No,” what do you recommend be changed to make facilitating the activities better? 5. Was the time allowed for the instruction sufficient to allow you to meet the instructional objectives? ____ Yes ____ No If you answered “No,” was the time allocated too long or too short? ____ Too long, I needed less time. ____ Too short, I needed more time. If you answered no, what do you recommend be changed to improve your ability to manage the time? 6. Please rate the Train-the-Trainer in terms of its impact and usefulness in the following areas, using the scale below. (Check only one box) Very Useful Useful Neutral Disagree Not Useful 37. Increasing your subject matter knowledge □ □ □ □ □ 38. Increasing your confidence in delivering your own subject matter expertise □ □ □ □ □ 39. Increasing your ability to successfully deliver the instructional content □ □ □ □ □ 7. Do you think you will have the opportunity to utilize the training skills you’ve practiced during this workshop within the next three months? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, please briefly describe when and how you might apply these skills. If no, please explain why you will not be able to utilize these training skills within the next three months. 8. If you were given the task of redesigning this program, other than what you have already described above, what would you change?

92 C. Strategic Highway Research program (SHRp) 2 Student exam Lesson 1 – Statistics, Terminology, and Structure _____ Question 1: What does the acronym NUG stand for? A. National Unified Group B. National Utilization Goal C. National Unified Goal D. National Utilization Group _____ Question 2: The main NUG objectives are: responder safety, safe, quick clearance, and ____________. A. Responder coordination B. Prompt, reliable interoperable communications C. Implement “Steer It/Clear It” laws in every state D. Implement “Move Over” laws in every state _____ Question 3: A traffic queue is defined as: A. The backup of approaching traffic at an incident site B. The staging of tow/recovery vehicles at an incident site C. The backup of traffic downstream traffic at an incident site D. The staging of first responder vehicles at an incident site _____ Question 4: Crashes, disabled vehicles, and debris on the road are the most important factors affecting travel time reliability as they cause roughly ____ of non-recurring congestion. A. 5% B. 25% C. 50% D. 100% _____ Question 5: In the U.S., on average, approximately 3 injury crashes occur every: A. Second B. Minute C. Week D. Hour _____ Question 6: The area identified in the photo with the arrow and box is called: A. Left lane B. Right lane C. Left or inside shoulder D. Left or outside shoulder

93 _____ Question 7: The area identified in the photo with the arrow and box is called: A. Number 1 lane B. Number 2 lane C. Right number 1 lane D. Right outside shoulder 1 _____ Question 8: In the photo, is the truck labeled 1 considered downstream or upstream of the incident? A. Upstream B. Downstream C. Lane +1 D. Right lane _____ Question 9: According to the TIM phases of incident response, which of the following is the next responder duty after incident arrival? A. Initial Size-Up B. Traffic Management C. Investigation D. Clearance

94 _____ Question 10: What does the acronym NIMS stand for? A. National Incident Maintenance System B. National Inventory Management System C. National Incident Management System D. National Incident Command System _____ Question 11: Where can national standards for traffic control devices be found? A. In the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices B. In the National Unified Goal C. There are no national standards; each state determines its own standards D. In the National Incident Command System _____ Question 12: What does chapter 6I of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices contain information on? A. It contains vendor information on where to purchase traffic control devices B. It addresses the proper use and implementation of roadway signage C. It addresses the proper use of traffic control devices in a traffic incident management area D. It addresses the proper use of traffic control devices in construction work areas Lesson 2 – Notification and Response _____ Question 1: The time period between when an incident is first reported or detected and when first responders are noti- fied of the incident is referred to as: A. Response time B. Notification time C. Reflex Time D. Detection time _____ Question 2: Why it is important for the Communications Center personnel to provide the geographic location of an incident using mile markers or the nearest intersection? A. To provide the most accurate description for later-arriving responders B. To track which intersections see the greatest occurrence of incidents C. To identify the type of incident D. To more accurately identify the specific location of the incident _____ Question 3: Why is it important that Communications Centers ask for the type and color of the vehicles involved when an incident is reported? A. In order to know which responder groups should be dispatched B. It helps with verification if an incorrect incident location has been reported C. To track the types of vehicles most frequently involved in incidents D. It is important for insurance claims Lesson 3 – Arrival _____ Question 1: Why is the use of multiple emergency lights at an incident scene discouraged by the MUTCD once good traffic control is established? A. Use of too many lights can be distracting and can create confusion B. Use of too many lights is draining on battery life C. MUTCD does not discourage the use of lights D. Use of too many lights causes the effects of high-visibility retro-reflexivity to be diminished _____ Question 2: Every emergency unit should notify their Dispatch or Communications Center that they have arrived on-scene. What are some information items that should be communicated by the first-arriving emergency unit?

95 A. That the unit has arrived on-scene. The only other information that needs to be communicated is whether the reported geographical location was correct B. That the unit has arrived on-scene as well as traffic conditions, exact incident location, and other issues related to the geographical location of the incident that would assist later-arriving units C. That the unit has arrived on-scene and whether Hazmat is involved D. That the unit has arrived on-scene _____ Question 3: If a vehicle is involved in a minor incident and is blocking traffic, relocating it to a secondary location follows the practice of _______________. A. Work It B. Push It C. Pull It D. Move It _____ Question 4: Which term means that incident responder vehicles are positioned at angles that create a protected area for responders and incident vehicle occupants? A. Linear Positioning B. Block Positioning (Blocking) C. Parallel Positioning D. Protected Positioning _____ Question 5: When blocking an incident site with a responder vehicle, the front tires should be turned ________ the work or activity area. A. Toward B. Away from C. Parallel to D. Perpendicular to _____ Question 6: A “Zero” Buffer is an area at the incident scene identified as: A. The downstream space created by a blocking vehicle B. The upstream space created by a blocking vehicle C. The space between a blocking vehicle and moving traffic D. The space created by a blocking vehicle that is occupied by personnel and equipment _____ Question 7: When using _________ blocking protocol, an additional lane is shut down in order to increase safety at an incident scene. A. Traffic B. Lane + 1 C. Road D. Vehicle _____ Question 8: This type of ANSI Standard vest has back and front coverage, but no side panels. A. Class 1 B. Class 2 C. Class 3 D. All Standard ANSI vests have side panels _____ Question 9: Which class of ANSI Standard vest has sleeves? A. Class 1 B. Class 2 C. Class 3 D. All Standard ANSI vests have sleeves

96 _____ Question 10: The shorter-length ANSI Standard vest, also known as ANSI 207, should be used by law enforcement under which circumstance? A. When stopping a violator for a traffic infraction such as speeding B. When performing traffic control duties C. When performing a traffic stop on a vehicle that is reported stolen D. Law enforcement is only permitted to wear ANSI 107 type vests _____ Question 11: According to the Federal Highway Administration and American Traffic Safety Services Association, high- visibility safety apparel should be replaced when it becomes faded, torn, dirty, soiled, worn, or defaced, or it is not visible at _____ feet, day or night. A. 500 B. 1,000 C. 2,000 D. 5,000 _____ Question 12: On what point does the Federal MUTCD revision of 2009 supersede 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 634? A. It requires responders to wear high-visibility apparel on all highways, not just federally-funded ones B. It requires all responders to wear high-visibility apparel only on federally-funded highways C. It specifies that responders may wear Performance Class 1 vests instead of Classes 2 and 3 D. It specifies that flaggers are exempt from wearing high-visibility safety apparel Lesson 4 – Initial Size-Up _____ Question 1: According to Federal MUTCD 2009, activities that need to be completed within 15 minutes of on-scene arrival include: estimating the number of vehicles and injuries, estimating the expected time duration of the incident, assessing whether there is evidence of criminal activity, and ________________________. A. Donning high-visibility safety apparel B. Completing all incident paperwork C. Estimating the expected vehicle queue length D. Notifying local media outlets _____ Question 2: It is recommended that responders arriving at a traffic incident should estimate the magnitude of the traffic incident, the expected time duration of the traffic incident, and the expected vehicle queue length within ________ minutes of their arrival on-scene. A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20 _____ Question 3: According to Federal MUTCD, a Minor duration incident must have travel lanes cleared in: A. Less than 15 minutes B. Less than 30 minutes C. 30 minutes to 1 hour D. 1 hour to 2 hours _____ Question 4: According to Federal MUTCD, the expected duration of an Intermediate Incident is _______________. A. Less than 30 minutes B. From 30 minutes to 2 hours C. From 2 hours to 3 hours D. More than 3 hours

97 _____ Question 5: According to Federal MUTCD, the expected duration of a Major Incident is ______. A. Less than 30 minutes B. From 30 minutes to 1 hour C. From 1 hour to 2 hours D. More than 2 hours _____ Question 6: At a vehicle crash scene, four (4) quarts of engine oil and approximately one (1) gallon of anti-freeze has spilled onto the road surface. If the local protocol is to consider this spill a “hazardous materials incident which requires a response from a regional hazardous materials response team,” what is the likely consequence of this decision? A. State and federal environmental reports will need to be filled out by the agency which requested the Hazmat team B. An extended period lane closures, increased congestion, and delayed clearance of the crash scene will result C. Overall the crash scene will be cleared faster due to additional personnel being at the scene D. Though it may result in delayed clearance, calling for a Hazmat response in this case is correct _____ Question 7: The duration of an incident involving a disabled vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road not blocking traffic is classed as: A. Minor B. Intermediate C. Secondary D. Major _____ Question 8: When exiting a responder vehicle, the exit should be made on the _______side when possible, first checking inside and outside mirrors for oncoming traffic and watching for debris on the roadway. When moving around a corner or the “zero” buffer, stop and watch for traffic. A. Non-traffic B. Traffic C. “Zero” buffer D. Upstream Lesson 5 – Command Responsibilities _____ Question 1: Which of the following is a goal of the Incident Command System (ICS)? A. Keeping incident response expenses to a minimum B. Speeding up incident response C. Keeping responders and others safe D. Using as many resources as possible _____ Question 2: ICS is managed by objectives ultimately determined and prioritized by the Incident Commander. The benefits of having a core set of prioritized incident objectives is that they: A. Allow for diverse goals within the multiple agencies responding B. Allows multiple agencies to have their own separate goals and agendas C. Allow for independent incident response from each responder D. Enable multiple agencies to have a consistent goal without duplication of effort _____ Question 3: A Battalion Chief, a County Sheriff, a State Transportation Supervisor and a State Trooper are working together to coordinate a major duration incident. Under the Incident Command System they are collectively referred to as: A. Unified Command Post B. Unified Command C. Command Communication D. Incident Directors

98 _____ Question 4: The Incident Command System (ICS) is an integrated organizational structure using plain English that allows responders to _________________, whether single or multiple incidents, without being hindered by jurisdic- tional boundaries in the case of using unified command. A. Develop their own method of response B. Slowly respond to incidents C. Use agency-specific radio codes or slang D. Efficiently respond to incidents _____ Question 5: ________ are used by incoming resources that are not actively involved in incident response and are standing by. A. Loading zones B. Resource areas C. Staging areas D. Staging zones _____ Question 6: No matter the eventual duration or complexity of an incident response, _______________ must always be established upon arrival. A. A Section B. A Branch C. Divisions D. Command _____ Question 7: The Public Information Officer (PIO) is designated as part of the Command staff. Their job is to facilitate communication between: A. The ICS sections and Dispatch B. Divisions and task forces and the media C. Unified Command and the incident victims, hospitals, and the media D. Unified Command and the media, and Traffic Management Centers, and Dispatch _____ Question 8: The _______ is designated as part of the Command staff and is responsible for monitoring scene safety and developing preventative safety measures. A. Liaison Officer B. Safety Branch C. Safety Officer D. Safety Commissioner _____ Question 9: This practice allows first responders to prepare, pre-plan, and practice for multi-agency command & control of incidents, specifically for those areas that have a greater likelihood of having incidents. It involves the devel- opment of diversion route protocols, processes for using staging areas, and guidelines for processes, such as quick clearance. A. Pre-planning B. Physical organization C. Reinforced response D. Responding _____ Question 10: When Command asks for additional responders from their agency and others, this is called: A. Initial Response B. ICS Expansion C. Unified Command D. Reinforced Response

99 Lesson 6 – Safety and Investigation _____ Question 1: When dealing with simple vehicle fluid leaks some of the steps include identifying the spill as a vehicle fluid, stopping leaking material at the source, containing and limiting the spill from spreading, _________________, and sweeping material off travel lanes. A. Applying available absorbents B. Notifying the Environmental Protection Agency C. Notifying a Hazmat response team D. Looking up the Emergency Response Guidebook _____ Question 2: You come upon an incident scene with an injured motorist and there are elements present which could expose you to injury, contamination, or other ill-effect. Until other responders arrive on-scene, you should: A. Approach the scene to check on the motorist B. Refrain from approaching the scene to check on the motorist as your safety must come first C. Call for an air ambulance to be dispatched D. Don your high-visibility vest and approach the motorist as the motorist’s safety must come first _____ Question 3: Under only very limited circumstances should a responder without emergency medical training move an injured motorist. One of these circumstances is: A. If there is imminent danger to leaving the injured motorist in place B. If EMS or Fire and Rescue haven’t yet arrived on-scene C. If the motorist is unconscious D. If the motorist is trapped in their vehicle _____ Question 4: __________ is the process of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition. This rations patient treatment efficiently when resources are insufficient for all to be treated immediately. A. Size-Up B. Triage C. Assessment D. Examination _____ Question 5: According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), if it is necessary to have fire vehicles posi- tioned in the right-of-way of a highway, these vehicles should be highly visible and shall be equipped with a chevron retro-reflective striping. This striping is required to be: A. 6 inch alternating red and yellow vertical stripes B. 6 inch alternating red and yellow horizontal stripes C. 6 inch alternating red and yellow stripes sloping at 45 degrees D. 6 inch alternating red and yellow stripes in a diamond pattern _____ Question 6: What source of information will most quickly provide the correct actions to take when responding to an incident involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) bearing a 4-digit response placard? A. The DOT Emergency Response Guidebook B. The truck driver C. The shipping container or package D. A local Hazmat response team _____ Question 7: Why should responders approach a burning vehicle from a vantage point other than the front or rear of the vehicle? A. Items may violently explode, propelling loose parts off the vehicle B. To avoid smoke inhalation C. So as not to interfere with other firefighting activities D. To mitigate the dangers of passing traffic

100 _____ Question 8: During vehicle firefighting, why is it often necessary to close down multiple lanes? A. To make room for the firefighters’ hose and equipment which will be used to attack the fire B. For extrication efforts C. To allow room for the tow truck to remove the burned vehicle D. So that Unified Command can be established _____ Question 9: Gasoline-electric hybrids shut down their internal combustion engine at idle and restart it when needed. What circumstance can that cause at an incident scene that involves when a gasoline-electric hybrid? A. High-voltage cables on hybrids are always orange B. Firefighting techniques used on hybrid vehicles are completely different C. Hybrid vehicles can appear to be turned off even though their high-voltage electrical system is still energized D. Hybrid vehicles pose a significant shock danger to responders and should not be worked on _____ Question 10: In the case of trapped victims who will require extrication, what clearance time is considered best practice? A. 30 minutes or less B. 60 minutes or less C. 90 minutes or less D. 2 hours _____ Question 11: When quick clearance of the highway is essential, the best landing place for a medical helicopter or air ambulance is? A. On the highway upstream of the incident B. An off-highway site close to the incident C. On the highway downstream of the incident D. Next to where the ambulance is parked _____ Question 12: What is the recommended typical size of a medical helicopter landing zone? A. 100 feet by 100 feet B. 50 feet by 50 feet C. 10 feet by 10 feet D. 100 feet by 100 feet, uphill slope facing the wind _____ Question 13: If immediate patient transport is required, how should law enforcement be involved? A. A law enforcement officer will always need to ride along in the ambulance B. They should be advised which hospital the patient is being transported to so that an interview may be conducted at a later time C. The law enforcement officer needs to return the patient’s driver’s license to them before transport to the hospital D. Law enforcement must request a medical helicopter _____ Question 14: Properly documenting findings for presentation in a court of law, from taking measurements and photos of the incident scene, and _______________ are duties specific to law enforcement personnel. A. Extrication B. Determining crash causation C. Calling for towing vehicles D. Calling for Department of Transportation involvement _____ Question 15: Name a form of crash scene measurement that uses cameras and CAD to compute the distances associated with crash scenes. A. Laser Measurement B. Sokia (Total) Station C. Photogrammetry D. Tape Measure

101 _____ Question 16: Photogrammetry saves time: A. During the investigation process at the crash scene B. In the office, after the initial investigation C. In the squad car, while waiting on wreckers D. In responding to the crash scene _____ Question 17: What may be an appropriate reason that responders may refrain from moving debris at an incident scene? A. Debris should only be removed by towing and recovery personnel B. In certain situations, specific debris may actually be evidence that law enforcement needs for investigative purposes C. Debris should only be removed by Fire Department personnel prior to any patients being removed from their vehicles D. Debris at a crash scene may have sharp and jagged edges that will injure anyone who touches it Lesson 7 – Traffic Management _____ Question 1: Per Federal MUTCD requirements, cones that are used at night on highways with a posted speed limit over 45 mph must be ________________. A. 28 inches tall with 2 reflective stripes B. 36 inches tall without reflective stripes C. 18 inches tall with 2 reflective stripes D. 60 inches tall with 4 reflective stripes _____ Question 2: Federal MUTCD requirements state that when a single flagger is used, they must stand ______________. A. In the median of the roadway, if available B. On the shoulder of the roadway C. In the closest lane of traffic as to be highly visible D. Behind a blocking vehicle _____ Question 3: This traffic control device provides information that assists motorists when there is a substantial drop in speed, significant queuing and delays expected, and/or lane or ramp closures. A. Changeable Message Sign B. Retro-reflective sign C. Reflective traffic cone D. Road flare _____ Question 4: Retro-reflective, pink deployable signs as specified by NFPA Standard #1500, should be 36″×36″ or 48″×48″ in size and deployed _______________________. A. At the rear step of a blocking fire vehicle B. On the shoulder downstream of traffic cones C. On the shoulder upstream of traffic cones D. At the same location as changeable message signs _____ Question 5: It is necessary to increase your “Advance Warning” area when at a ___________________. A. Straight stretch of road during daylight hours B. Major intersection C. City surface street on a dry, sunny day D. A roadway with a slight hill or curve _____ Question 6: Responders arrive to find an incident which is in the opposite lanes of a divided highway. They park their vehicles and cross over the median barrier to reach the incident scene. A. This is not considered a good practice and is discouraged due to safety risks B. This is the most efficient way to position their vehicles C. This is the fastest way to access the scene and is an acceptable practice D. This allows them the best access to equipment on their vehicle

102 _____ Question 7: Which responder is allowed to direct traffic at an incident scene? A. Law Enforcement officer B. Fire/Rescue C. EMS D. Any trained responder _____ Question 8: When multiple responder vehicles are parked at the incident scene, which vehicle(s) should turn off their overhead lights following the “light shedding” protocol? A. All response vehicles that are unoccupied and parked in the activity area B. All response vehicles except for the furthest upstream providing advance warning C. All tow and recovery vehicles D. All response vehicles except law enforcement _____ Question 9: The following are attributes of which type of flare? Visible 360 degrees from great distances; can have mul- tiple flash patterns; non-hypnotic and non-disorienting; multiple configurations; disposable or rechargeable; average of 90–100 hours running time; can withstand being run over by most vehicles. A. Incendiary B. Chemical light stick C. Light-emitting diode D. Light stick _____ Question 10: It is necessary to increase your “Advance Warning” area when at a incident when there is bad weather such as rain, fog or snow, limited sight distances such as bridges or hills/curves, or __________. A. At sunrise or sunset B. On straight and level rural road C. During peak travel hours D. During special events _____ Question 11: This buffer space covers the distance between the incident space and Transition Area. The length of this upstream buffer space is determined based on the stopping sight distance of a vehicle traveling at posted speed limit. A. “Zero” buffer B. Longitudinal buffer C. Lateral buffer D. Upstream buffer _____ Question 12: Which component of a temporary traffic control does this statement refer to? This area is used to direct approaching traffic out of its normal travel path by using a cone taper and is where tapers should be set up immediately upon Arrival. A. Advance warning area B. Termination area C. Transition area D. Buffer area _____ Question 13: For safety reasons, each time a cone is placed, the responder should: A. Return to the shoulder before counting off the next set of 10 paces B. Return to the shoulder before counting off the next set of 20 paces C. Stay in the lane and count off the next set of 10 paces D. Stay in the lane and count off the next set of 20 paces

103 _____ Question 14: After securing the incident scene, which of these groups of lights should be turned ON? A. Traffic preemption devices, board/directional lights, white strobes B. Ground lights, headlights, white strobes C. Ground lights, amber arrow board/directional lights, compartment light D. Traffic preemption devices, ground lights, white strobes _____ Question 15: The following needs to be communicated to the Communications Center: Special equipment needs, lane closings or openings, or ________________. A. Whether cones or flares are used B. Traffic diversions C. Which responders are staged and standing by at the scene D. The blocking position of vehicles Lesson 8 – Removal _____ Question 1: __________________ is defined as the practice of rapidly, safely, and aggressively removing temporary obstructions from the roadway. A. Quick Action B. Quick Clearance C. Effective Obstruction Removal D. Push, Pull, or Drag _____ Question 2: What is the term used to describe a vehicle involved in an incident that is still functional/should be moved out of the roadway as soon as possible? A. Steer It/Clear It B. Work It C. Quick Clearance D. Vehicle removal _____ Question 3: A disabled vehicle is a commercial vehicle which has spilled its cargo. It is determined that the leaking cargo is hazardous. What should happen before initiating clearance? A. The vehicle should immediately be moved out of the roadway B. The cargo should be salvaged C. The appropriately trained responders must be contacted D. The driver should be asked what action he wants responders to take _____ Question 4: What can be found in the TRAA Vehicle Identification Guide? A. Information needed to correctly dispatch towing and recovery units B. Information on what Hazmat placards mean C. Information on whether the vehicle is a hybrid D. The telephone number of the local towing company _____ Question 5: What additional step may also be accomplished during liquid and debris clean-up? A. Request permission from the Communications Center to remove or clean up debris or fuel/liquid spill B. Request permission from Command to remove or clean up debris or fuel/liquid spill C. Request a Hazmat response. D. Refer to the Emergency Response Guidebook

104 _____ Question 6: In the case of a disabled vehicle in an intersection, what is considered a best practice? A. Have the wrecker perform the hook-up in place B. Push the vehicle out of the intersection and then perform the hook-up C. Have the motorist move the vehicle D. Don’t request the wrecker until the vehicle is moved out of the intersection _____ Question 7: In the case of unexpected delays, who should be notified and advised? A. Communications Center B. Insurance company C. The towing company D. Law enforcement _____ Question 8: What protection do Hold Harmless laws provide to responders at crash scenes? A. This law protects them from liability when treating patients B. This law protects them from liability when removing damaged or disabled vehicles C. This law protects them should they become injured at an incident scene D. This law protects them from being sued by another responder Lesson 9 – Termination _____ Question 1: Effective termination includes recovering the roadway from any damage caused by the incident, removing temporary traffic control devices from the incident scene, _________________, informing drivers of the return to normal traffic flow condition, and departure from the incident scene. A. Lifting the alternate route or detour restrictions B. Calling the Communications Center to dispatch towing capability C. Calling the Communications Center to dispatch a medical helicopter D. Installing temporary traffic control devices _____ Question 2: Restoring traffic signalization to the appropriate status and updating traffic control devices is a restoration phase task specific to which discipline? A. Law Enforcement B. EMS C. Department of Transportation D. Fire and Rescue _____ Question 3: Why should responder vehicles that are no longer required leave the scene as soon as practical? A. To minimize exposure to traffic B. To move to the next incident C. To make room for other responders D. To save on highway emissions _____ Question 4: Roadway recovery is defined as the task that involves: A. Re-opening travel lanes B. Addressing physical damage such as any major fuels spills or roadway damage C. Re-opening the highway after a complete shutdown D. Salvaging any spilled cargo

105 _____ Question 5: By the time vehicles involved in a minor duration incident are moved to the shoulder: A. The majority of the response vehicles should be gone B. The majority of the response vehicles should be upstream C. The majority of the response vehicles should still be in position D. Only EMS should remain _____ Question 6: Effective termination of a traffic-related incident includes coordinating with responders still on-scene about incident egress, notifying the Communications Center as lane closings/openings change, and _______________. A. Coordinating with the Department of Transportation to restore traffic B. Coordinating with law enforcement to restore traffic C. Calling for a towing company to remove damaged vehicles D. In the case of a fatality, calling for the coroner _____ Question 7: When should high-visibility apparel be removed? A. While you are still in the work area B. Once you have passed the “zero” buffer C. Once law enforcement has left the incident scene D. Once you are inside the vehicle