TIMS Exam Study Guide Question And Answers Verified 100% Correct

TIMS Exam Study Guide Question And Answers Verified 100% Correct Traffic that is entering or approaching the incident scene is considered? - ANSWER Upstream traffic Traffic that is departing or past the incident is considered? - ANSWER Down stream traffic Departing traffic is? - ANSWER Downstream Approaching traffic is? - ANSWER Upstream The backup of traffic that results from an incident or blocked lanes? - ANSWER A traffic queue True or False: A queue may form in either direction of travel because of rubberneckers. - ANSWER True Who is typically the first to receive notification of an incident? - ANSWER Dispatcher Dispatchers are responsible for? - ANSWER -Providing a basic assessment of the situation -Dispatching an appropriate response based on their knowledge of available resources Steps to the notification and verification process? - ANSWER 1. Detection 2. Verification 3. Notification The discovery of an incident and the first step in the TIM process. - ANSWER Detection Involves collecting as much information as possible from the individual(s) reporting the incident including the exact location, the make, model, and color of the involved vehicles, and a call back number in case more information is needed - ANSWER Verification When the communications center will dispatch the appropriate response? - ANSWER Notification Whats a TMC? - ANSWER Transportation Management Center Whats a TOC? - ANSWER Traffic Operations Centers Serves as the hub for the collection and dissemination of incident information? - ANSWER Traffic Operations Centers Monitoring traffic conditions using? - ANSWER -(CCTV) cameras -Roadway detectors and congestion maps -Public safety contacts via phone and/or computer-aided dispatch (CAD) links TMCs are usually responsible for? (5) - ANSWER -Monitoring traffic conditions Providing real-time traveler information -Providing traffic and incident info notification to other traffic management/communication centers, public safety partners and the news media -Monitoring traffic management devices to ensure they are functioning properly Controlling traffic management devices, including ramp meters, traffic signal systems, etc. Providing real-time traveler information using? - ANSWER -511 - phone systems, websites and social media -Dynamic message signs (DMS) -Portable changeable message signs (PCMS) -Highway advisory radio (HAR) Initial arrival/windshield size-up report should include? - ANSWER -Unit identification Exact location of incident -Number and type of vehicles involved -Degree of damage Number of lanes closed -Hazards or problems -Establishment of command Detailed and accurate size-up should be provided after the responder has? - ANSWER More fully assessed the scene. How should reporting go? (timeline) - ANSWER 1. Initial/ Windshield Size-Up Report 2. 15-Minute Detailed Size-Up Report 3. Regular Progress Reports The following information should be provided during the detailed size-up report and/or during subsequent progress reports? - ANSWER -Location -Vehicles - number/type Injured Persons -Incident Duration Classification (Minor, Intermediate, or Major) OnScene Conditions -Hazardous Materials -Traffic Conditions -Towing and Recovery Additional Resources Needed MUTCD Chapter 6I divides traffic incidents into three general incident classes based on the anticipated duration. What are they, and what are the time limits? - ANSWER - Minor: 30 minutes -Intermediate: 30 minutes to 2 hours -Major: 2 hours Refers to moving vehicles involved in an incident to a secondary location before being worked - ANSWER "Move It" Describes a situation where the vehicles involved cannot be moved to a secondary location before being worked. - ANSWER "Work It" Safe-positioned, as defined by the MUTCD, is the positioning of emergency vehicles at an incident in a manner that attempts to? - ANSWER 1. Protect the responders performing their duties 2. Protect road users traveling through the incident scene 3. Minimize, to the extent practical, disruption of the adjacent traffic flow True or False: The shoulder of a highway is considered a lane when establishing a block? - ANSWER True A responder vehicle positioned to block a single lane or the shoulder is referred to as? - ANSWER Linear Block When the responder vehicle is positioned to block multiple involved lanes it is called? - ANSWER Multi-lane Block 2 ways a blocking vehicle can be positioned on the roadway? - ANSWER 1. Angled 2. Parallel Meaning the vehicle is positioned at an angle with respect to the travel lanes? - ANSWER Angled Block Meaning the vehicle is positioned parallel to the travel lanes or the shoulder? - ANSWER Parallel Block True or False: Turning a blocking vehicle's wheels so that they are not facing the incident space is a recommended practice referred to as critical wheel angle? - ANSWER True During initial incident response, it is typical for law enforcement, fire, and DOT or Safety Service Patrol vehicles to position? - ANSWER Upstream During initial incident response, it is typical for ambulances, tow trucks, and other support units to position - ANSWER Downstream To ensure responder and motorist safety, it may be necessary to close additional lanes