You are driving along the interstate. It is getting dark. Rain has been falling steadily and is now beginning to freeze. Suddenly a tractor-trailor that you can see in the distance ahead of you begins to sway and slide, then jackknifes and crashes onto its left side taking out a power pole. Drivers put on their brakes and swerve, and by some miracle, everyone close by manages to avoid crashing into the fallen truck or each other. You pull onto the median and stop a safe distance behind the truck. After reading the above scenario, list five possible dangers to be aware of at the scene of this emergency.

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Sam Patel

21 May, 03:36

You are driving along the interstate. It is getting dark. Rain has been falling steadily and is now beginning to freeze. Suddenly a tractor-trailor that you can see in the distance ahead of you begins to sway and slide, then jackknifes and crashes onto its left side taking out a power pole. Drivers put on their brakes and swerve, and by some miracle, everyone close by manages to avoid crashing into the fallen truck or each other. You pull onto the median and stop a safe distance behind the truck. After reading the above scenario, list five possible dangers to be aware of at the scene of this emergency.

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Brian Frost · Answer 1

Answer:1) fallen down power lines;

2) fire with dangerous fume

3) freezing rain

4) broken glass

5) spilled fuels.

Explanation:

Fallen down power line may be critical dangerous that of the other driver hook themselves on them it may lead to a huge fire that may even burn the other cars behind.

Fires that may be caused by interaction of broken electric wires with spilled fuel may be dangerous if one get into the fumes without noticing, it may be even difficult to get out of the car in time.

Broken glasses that may result from other cars may punch the tires of your car causing you to lose balance and even crash, making the situation even worse.