You Are on the Scene of a Vehicle Collision Involving

question 7

Multiple Choice

You are on the scene of a vehicle collision involving a downed power line.You are walking in an area you feel is a safe distance from the line and begin to feel a tingling sensation in your feet.Which of the following would be a proper method of ensuring your safety while exiting the area?

• A) Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and hop to a safe place on one foot.
• B) Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and quickly run to a safe location.
• C) Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
• D) Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.

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