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What is typically involved in major traffic incidents?
What is typically involved in major traffic incidents?
- Fatal traffic crashes involving numerous vehicles (correct)
- Simple traffic violations
- Roadway closure for less than 2 hours
- Routine maintenance activities
Why might large trucks need to follow a different route during a detour?
Why might large trucks need to follow a different route during a detour?
- To avoid traffic congestion
- Bridge, weight, or geometric restrictions (correct)
- To increase their speed
- To save on fuel costs
What is the recommended action for responding personnel at intersections?
What is the recommended action for responding personnel at intersections?
- Utilize emergency lights and sirens regardless of the situation
- Enter an intersection on a red signal without hesitation
- Stop before proceeding through an intersection on a red signal (correct)
- Proceed through intersections without stopping
What is a key concern when detouring large trucks from controlled-access roadways onto local streets?
What is a key concern when detouring large trucks from controlled-access roadways onto local streets?
Why might vehicles carrying hazardous materials need to follow a different route during major traffic incidents?
Why might vehicles carrying hazardous materials need to follow a different route during major traffic incidents?
What should responding personnel prioritize during major traffic incidents?
What should responding personnel prioritize during major traffic incidents?
What is the purpose of the directive mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the directive mentioned in the text?
What is the definition of 'Advance warning'?
What is the definition of 'Advance warning'?
In the context of the text, what does 'Block' refer to?
In the context of the text, what does 'Block' refer to?
Which type of traffic is defined as 'Approaching traffic'?
Which type of traffic is defined as 'Approaching traffic'?
According to the policy mentioned in the text, what can be assigned to any personnel at the scene?
According to the policy mentioned in the text, what can be assigned to any personnel at the scene?
What date did the Regional Operational Procedures Guideline for Freeway Incident Management become effective?
What date did the Regional Operational Procedures Guideline for Freeway Incident Management become effective?
What is the typical time period for an intermediate traffic incident?
What is the typical time period for an intermediate traffic incident?
Who is responsible for traffic control in minor traffic incidents?
Who is responsible for traffic control in minor traffic incidents?
When might full roadway closures be needed during traffic incident clearance?
When might full roadway closures be needed during traffic incident clearance?
What type of personnel should provide manual traffic control if needed?
What type of personnel should provide manual traffic control if needed?
How is diversion of traffic typically handled in minor traffic incidents?
How is diversion of traffic typically handled in minor traffic incidents?
What is the key aspect of managing lane diversions in intermediate traffic incidents?
What is the key aspect of managing lane diversions in intermediate traffic incidents?
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