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What is the purpose of traffic control at a crash scene?
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?
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?
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?
What should be included in the vehicle inventory process?
Under what circumstances should contraband found in a vehicle result in a criminal investigation?
Under what circumstances should contraband found in a vehicle result in a criminal investigation?
What options does an arrested owner have regarding their vehicle if a third party is present?
What options does an arrested owner have regarding their vehicle if a third party is present?
What is the purpose of the departmental standards directive 61.200?
What is the purpose of the departmental standards directive 61.200?
What is the policy of the Department regarding traffic direction and control functions?
What is the policy of the Department regarding traffic direction and control functions?
What are considered hazardous materials according to the directive?
What are considered hazardous materials according to the directive?
What is the role of the Traffic Engineering Division mentioned in the directive?
What is the role of the Traffic Engineering Division mentioned in the directive?
What does 'probable cause' refer to, as mentioned in the directive?
What does 'probable cause' refer to, as mentioned in the directive?
Who does the Department assist and support with traffic engineering activities?
Who does the Department assist and support with traffic engineering activities?
Who is primarily responsible for traffic direction and control?
Who is primarily responsible for traffic direction and control?
When is manual traffic control preferred over signs or signals?
When is manual traffic control preferred over signs or signals?
Who should be informed when a Department employee observes hazardous traffic conditions requiring immediate corrective action?
Who should be informed when a Department employee observes hazardous traffic conditions requiring immediate corrective action?
Who is responsible for providing temporary traffic control devices in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices?
Who is responsible for providing temporary traffic control devices in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices?
Who coordinates traffic control and direction during special events?
Who coordinates traffic control and direction during special events?
What is prohibited in terms of emergency escorts of civilian vehicles?
What is prohibited in terms of emergency escorts of civilian vehicles?
Who shall command operations at the scene of a major fire?
Who shall command operations at the scene of a major fire?
When should reflective traffic vests be worn by Department employees?
When should reflective traffic vests be worn by Department employees?
Under what conditions is directing traffic not required?
Under what conditions is directing traffic not required?
Who should be notified when extreme weather conditions exist?
Who should be notified when extreme weather conditions exist?
Under what circumstances can a marked patrol vehicle be used to temporarily detour traffic?
Under what circumstances can a marked patrol vehicle be used to temporarily detour traffic?
Who provides assistance to private escort services engaged in the movement of oversized vehicles?
Who provides assistance to private escort services engaged in the movement of oversized vehicles?
What should a department employee do when encountering a civilian vehicle with an occupant in need of emergency medical care?
What should a department employee do when encountering a civilian vehicle with an occupant in need of emergency medical care?
When should an employee call the Fire Rescue Services Department in case of a highway fire?
When should an employee call the Fire Rescue Services Department in case of a highway fire?
What should be done with roadway or roadside hazards?
What should be done with roadway or roadside hazards?
What should an employee do after normal working hours (0800 to 1700) in case of a roadway hazard?
What should an employee do after normal working hours (0800 to 1700) in case of a roadway hazard?
What should an employee do if Fire Rescue Services Department arrives first and requests assistance?
What should an employee do if Fire Rescue Services Department arrives first and requests assistance?
What should an employee do if he/she discovers potentially hazardous materials incidents?
What should an employee do if he/she discovers potentially hazardous materials incidents?
When approaching a chlorine gas leak, what precaution should an employee take?
When approaching a chlorine gas leak, what precaution should an employee take?
What should an employee do in case of a downed power line?
What should an employee do in case of a downed power line?
What should an employee do when encountering vehicles or containers transporting hazardous materials?
What should an employee do when encountering vehicles or containers transporting hazardous materials?
What should be done when encountering a utility (natural) gas leak?
What should be done when encountering a utility (natural) gas leak?
What is an employee's responsibility when encountering roadway or roadside hazards?
What is an employee's responsibility when encountering roadway or roadside hazards?
What is the only reason a hold may be placed on a vehicle according to the City's towing policy?
What is the only reason a hold may be placed on a vehicle according to the City's towing policy?
What should be done within five days of the initial hold being placed on a vehicle?
What should be done within five days of the initial hold being placed on a vehicle?
What is the protocol for removing the hold on a vehicle according to the City's towing policy?
What is the protocol for removing the hold on a vehicle according to the City's towing policy?
Under what circumstances can an employee push a disabled vehicle from the roadway?
Under what circumstances can an employee push a disabled vehicle from the roadway?
When can a citizen requested towing service be used to remove a disabled vehicle?
When can a citizen requested towing service be used to remove a disabled vehicle?
What must an employee do before causing an unattended vehicle to be towed?
What must an employee do before causing an unattended vehicle to be towed?
Under what circumstances can an employee use forcible entry methods into a vehicle?
Under what circumstances can an employee use forcible entry methods into a vehicle?
What should an employee do if they assist a disabled motorist with minor mechanical problems?
What should an employee do if they assist a disabled motorist with minor mechanical problems?
What must an employee do if they use any forcible entry method into a vehicle?
What must an employee do if they use any forcible entry method into a vehicle?
