Traffic Direction, Control, and Ancillary Services

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What is the purpose of traffic control at a crash scene?

  • To create a chaotic environment for vehicles and pedestrians
  • To worsen the situation at the crash scene
  • To cause delays and inconvenience to drivers and pedestrians
  • To ensure the safe passage of traffic and establish a safe environment for vehicles and pedestrians (correct)

In what circumstances is an employee authorized to remove/impound a vehicle?

  • When the vehicle is parked with permission from the owner
  • When the vehicle is legally parked in the designated area
  • When the vehicle is parked for a short duration
  • When the vehicle is found parked illegally in a properly marked tow-away zone (correct)

What information should be documented when a vehicle is towed?

  • Time, date, and towing service name
  • Time, date, and type of vehicle
  • Time, date, location, and requesting employee (correct)
  • Time, location, and inventory of contents

What should be included in the vehicle inventory process?

<p>All interior portions of the vehicle, including the trunk and other locked compartments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should contraband found in a vehicle result in a criminal investigation?

<p>If it may justify the arrest of the occupant of the vehicle or owner of the contraband (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What options does an arrested owner have regarding their vehicle if a third party is present?

<p>Release of the vehicle to another party using a Third Party Vehicle Release Form or impoundment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the departmental standards directive 61.200?

<p>To govern activities related to the movement and control of vehicles and pedestrians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy of the Department regarding traffic direction and control functions?

<p>To perform traffic direction and control functions to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are considered hazardous materials according to the directive?

<p>Solids, liquids, and gaseous materials that are potentially unstable or injurious to life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Traffic Engineering Division mentioned in the directive?

<p>Responsible for planning, installing, and maintaining traffic patterns and controls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'probable cause' refer to, as mentioned in the directive?

<p>The belief that an offense has been or is being committed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Department assist and support with traffic engineering activities?

<p>The Traffic/Special Projects Division of the Municipal Services Department (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for traffic direction and control?

<p>Community service officers (CSOs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is manual traffic control preferred over signs or signals?

<p>During power failures and emergency management evacuations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be informed when a Department employee observes hazardous traffic conditions requiring immediate corrective action?

<p>The Communications Center (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing temporary traffic control devices in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices?

<p>City's Sign Shop employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who coordinates traffic control and direction during special events?

<p>Supervisors assigned to the Special Operations Section (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in terms of emergency escorts of civilian vehicles?

<p>Emergency escorts for public officials and dignitaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who shall command operations at the scene of a major fire?

<p>Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department (BRFRSD) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should reflective traffic vests be worn by Department employees?

<p>When directing traffic or at any time deemed appropriate by a supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions is directing traffic not required?

<p>During lightning, hurricanes, severe weather, limited visibility, etc. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified when extreme weather conditions exist?

<p>A supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a marked patrol vehicle be used to temporarily detour traffic?

<p>When a supervisor approves it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who provides assistance to private escort services engaged in the movement of oversized vehicles?

<p>Supervisors assigned to the Special Operations Section (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a department employee do when encountering a civilian vehicle with an occupant in need of emergency medical care?

<p>Assess the situation and summon Fire Rescue Services if necessary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should an employee call the Fire Rescue Services Department in case of a highway fire?

<p>Before taking any action against a fire of any significance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with roadway or roadside hazards?

<p>Direct or reroute traffic to prevent further jeopardy to motorists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do after normal working hours (0800 to 1700) in case of a roadway hazard?

<p>Use the On-Call List and have the on-call person respond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if Fire Rescue Services Department arrives first and requests assistance?

<p>Communicate with the fire officer in command and coordinate police actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if he/she discovers potentially hazardous materials incidents?

<p>Be suspicious of any accident involving a cargo-carrying vehicle, particularly tankers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a chlorine gas leak, what precaution should an employee take?

<p>Exercise extreme care as chlorine gas is injurious if inhaled or contacted with the skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do in case of a downed power line?

<p>Call for assistance from Fire Rescue Services Department and provide them with information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do when encountering vehicles or containers transporting hazardous materials?

<p>Exercise caution as all vehicles or containers involved in transporting hazardous materials should have mandatory placards or an orange panel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when encountering a utility (natural) gas leak?

<p>Exercise extreme care as a vehicle could cause ignition of the gas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an employee's responsibility when encountering roadway or roadside hazards?

<p>Direct or reroute traffic to prevent any further jeopardy to motorists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only reason a hold may be placed on a vehicle according to the City's towing policy?

<p>For evidence, seizure pursuant to state or federal forfeiture laws, or criminal investigative processing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done within five days of the initial hold being placed on a vehicle?

<p>The employee should fill out a Continued Hold Form and fax it to the tow company (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for removing the hold on a vehicle according to the City's towing policy?

<p>The employee should notify the registered owner of the vehicle before releasing the hold and then follow up by faxing a Release from Hold Form to the towing company (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an employee push a disabled vehicle from the roadway?

<p>Only if there is an imminent risk to people and/or property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a citizen requested towing service be used to remove a disabled vehicle?

<p>If response time is 20 minutes or less and traffic conditions permit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do before causing an unattended vehicle to be towed?

<p>Check with Communications employees to see if permission to park has been given (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an employee use forcible entry methods into a vehicle?

<p>Under no circumstances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they assist a disabled motorist with minor mechanical problems?

<p>Document it within the comments section of the call (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do if they use any forcible entry method into a vehicle?

<p>Document it on an Incident Report (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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