Emergency EvacuationQuestion 48 of 80
When evacuating, the driver should direct students to a safe location:
a.At least 100 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic, away from danger
b.Directly behind the rear bumper
c.Underneath a nearby overpass
d.Into the nearest ditch regardless of water
Explanation
Students should be moved to a safe spot at least 100 feet off the road, generally in the direction of oncoming traffic and away from the hazard, and kept together. On railroad tracks they move well away from the tracks. Keeping the group together and clear of traffic prevents further injury.
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