Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Practice Test

A rescuer sees downed electrical conductors lying across a crashed vehicle. What is the best initial action?

Begin glass removal while avoiding the wires Keep personnel away and request the utility or other appropriate resource Touch the vehicle with a pike pole to see whether it is energized Disconnect the vehicle's 12-volt battery immediately

Correct Answer:

Keep personnel away and request the utility or other appropriate resource

Explanation:

Downed utility conductors can energize the vehicle and surrounding ground. The area should be isolated and the appropriate utility resource requested before contact is made.

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