Which practice is not recommended when working a scene on the road?

• A. Work on the side away from traffic.
• B. Turn off forward-facing lights.
• C. Work on the side toward traffic.
• D. Place a cone 10 feet behind the apparatus.

Answer: (C)

Not recommended is working on the side toward traffic. When you’re on a road scene, you want to minimize exposure to passing vehicles, and being in the lane that drivers are traveling through puts you at much higher risk of being struck. The safer approach is to work on the side away from traffic, using the apparatus and other barriers to create a protective space and give you room to operate and retreat if needed. Keeping forward-facing lights on is important because it warns and alerts approaching drivers, reducing confusion and speeding up their reaction to the scene. Placing a cone behind the apparatus helps establish a safety buffer and clearly marks the work area for oncoming traffic. Together, these practices reduce risk and keep everyone safer on the roadway.