#1
What does the acronym 'TIM' stand for in Traffic Incident Management?
Traffic Incident Module
Traffic Incident Management
Transportation Incident Model
Traffic Incident Measure
#2
Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of Traffic Incident Management?
Minimizing traffic congestion
Enhancing responder safety
Maximizing the number of incidents
Improving the safety of motorists
#3
What does the term 'traffic incident' typically refer to?
Routine vehicle maintenance
Any event that disrupts the normal flow of traffic
A planned road closure
Heavy traffic congestion
#4
What is the primary objective of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) procedures?
To increase the likelihood of incidents occurring
To prolong traffic congestion
To quickly and safely clear incidents and restore traffic flow
To escalate conflicts among responders
#5
Which agency or organization often provides guidance and standards for Traffic Incident Management?
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
American Red Cross
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
#6
What does the 'Move Over' law typically require drivers to do?
Speed up when passing emergency vehicles
Slow down and change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles
Ignore emergency vehicles on the road
Honk the horn while passing emergency vehicles
#7
Which agency or organization is typically responsible for coordinating Traffic Incident Management efforts?
Local law enforcement agencies
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
#8
What is the 'Golden Hour' in the context of Traffic Incident Management?
The first hour after an incident when traffic is redirected
The first hour after an incident when medical treatment is most critical
The time it takes for responders to arrive at the scene
The duration of time for clearing the incident scene
#9
What is the primary purpose of deploying traffic control devices at incident scenes?
To create more confusion
To guide traffic safely through or around the incident scene
To block all traffic from accessing the incident scene
To increase the speed of traffic
#10
What role do traffic incident management responders play in preventing secondary incidents?
They encourage speeding to clear the scene faster
They help clear debris from the roadway
They block all traffic from entering the scene
They ignore secondary incidents
#11
What is the purpose of establishing a Unified Command during traffic incidents?
To create chaos and confusion
To ensure clear communication and coordinated response
To assign blame for the incident
To delay response time
#12
Which factor is NOT considered in the decision to close lanes at an incident scene?
Severity of the incident
Time of day
Weather conditions
Type of vehicles involved
#13
What is the purpose of a Traffic Incident Management plan (TIMP)?
To create more bureaucracy
To establish procedures for managing traffic incidents
To increase response time
To decrease responder safety
#14
Which of the following is NOT a typical role of a traffic incident management responder?
Providing medical assistance
Directing traffic
Issuing traffic tickets
Removing debris from the roadway
#15
In the context of Traffic Incident Management, what does 'Quick Clearance' refer to?
Deliberately prolonging the clearing of incidents
The swift removal of vehicles and debris from the roadway after an incident
Encouraging drivers to speed through incident scenes
Ignoring traffic congestion