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What is the primary purpose of wearing high-visibility clothing during traffic control?
What is the primary purpose of wearing high-visibility clothing during traffic control?
What is the recommended type of whistle for traffic control?
What is the recommended type of whistle for traffic control?
What is the primary responsibility of traffic direction during emergency situations?
What is the primary responsibility of traffic direction during emergency situations?
What is the purpose of the electric signal box in traffic control?
What is the purpose of the electric signal box in traffic control?
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What is the recommended procedure for channeling traffic during emergency situations?
What is the recommended procedure for channeling traffic during emergency situations?
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What type of fuse is commonly used as a warning device in traffic control?
What type of fuse is commonly used as a warning device in traffic control?
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Study Notes
Effective Traffic Control
- High visibility clothing is essential for traffic control
- Proper lighting is necessary, including an orange wand
- General clothing should be considered for different weather conditions (rain, cold, hot)
Position in Roadway
- Evaluate the intersection before taking position
- Command full view of the intersection
- May require more than one officer to effectively control traffic
Signals and Gestures
- Front and back of officer signals STOP
- Clear movement of arms is necessary for motorists to understand
- Command presence and eye contact are essential
- Arm out, palm out signals STOP
Whistle
- Whistle is a must-have for traffic control
- Plastic whistle is recommended
- Attach whistle to coat or shirt with a chain
- One loud long blast means STOP
- Two loud short blasts mean GO (time to move)
Responsibilities of Traffic Direction
- Eliminate blocked intersections
- Assist turns
- Protect pedestrians
- Clear one lane for emergency vehicles
Electric Signal Box
- Yellow box on corner is used for traffic control
- Try this before hand direction
- Switches include on/off reset circuit breakers
- Flashers can be used
- Auto to manual (hand button) is an option
Emergency Traffic Control
- Police vehicle and equipment are used to block intersection and detour traffic
- Channeling traffic from greater lanes to lesser lanes
- Freeway traffic requires high visibility and related emergency equipment
- Number of officers needed and their placement are important considerations
Warning Devices
- Railroad type fuses (flares) are used to warn traffic
- Flares are most dangerous when igniting (strike away from body)
- Flares do not need to be upright for visibility
- Do not step on flares to put out
- When finished, pick up and rub out in earth
Placing Warning Device
- Start from behind the scene and work towards traffic
- Never turn your back on traffic
- Place flares 20-25 feet apart near the scene
- Gradually increase distance farther from the scene
- Consider speed of traffic for number of flares used (e.g. 60mph equals 90 ft per second)
- Place flares on curves to warn traffic approaching
- Place flares before the crest on hills
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of effective traffic control, including proper clothing, positioning in the roadway, and signals and gestures. Test your knowledge of traffic direction and enforcement.
