You Are the First on Scene at a Vehicle Accident

question 16

Multiple Choice

You are the first on scene at a vehicle accident on a busy highway. You should:

• A) park the ambulance on the far side of the accident, leaving emergency lights on.
• B) park the ambulance on the near side of the accident, leaving emergency light on.
• C) park directly to the side of the accident, leaving only the side floodlights on.
• D) park past the accident, turning off emergency lights to avoid confusing motorists.

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