ACC LEA 720 Phase 3 Final Exam Guide 2024 Latest/verified

ACC LEA 720 Phase 3 Final Exam Guide 2024 Latest/verified What is the definition of Traffic Incident Management(TIM)? - CORRECT ANSWER-A planned and coordinated multi-disciplinary process to detect, respond to and clear traffic incidents so that traffic flow may be restored as safely and quickly as possible. What is Traffic Incident Management National Unified Goals? - CORRECT ANSWER- §Responder safety §Safe, quick clearance §Prompt, reliable, interoperable communications. What are the four compenents of a Traffic Incident Management Area (TIMA). - CORRECT ANSWER-• Advance Warning Area - Notifies upstream traffic of emergency situation ahead • Transition Area - Traffic is "transitioned" away from Activity Area • Activity Area - Buffer Space - Incident Space • Termination Area - The area at the end of the Activity Area and where traffic can return to its normal flow. Describe multiple traffic control devices that can be used to provide advanced warning. - CORRECT ANSWER-• Emergency traffic control warning and guide signs should have: - Diamond shape - Black lettering and a black border - Fluorescent pink background • PCMS can be used for intermediate incidents and are strongly recommended for use during major incidents • Tapers can be set up using cones or flares - skip lines provide a useful guide for measuring distances What is a taper in traffic control? - CORRECT ANSWER-The taper is the transition area where a driver must adjust their travel path. Tapers are also used to transition traffic back to its normal path of travel at the end of the area. How should Tapers be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-• A taper should encompass as much equipment as is available on th