Practice question

When arriving first at the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash on a high-speed road, what is the traffic officer's absolute first priority?

  1. Taking photos of the damage for the insurance report.
  2. Ensuring officer safety and securing the scene to prevent secondary collisions (e.g. using patrol vehicle lights and cones).
  3. Searching the vehicles for stolen goods.
  4. Interviewing the drivers to determine who is at fault.

Answer: B — Ensuring officer safety and securing the scene to prevent secondary collisions (e.g. using patrol vehicle lights and cones).

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