What is the proper response when a vehicle collides with a temporary barrier?

• A. Immediately remove the barrier and ignore documentation.
• B. Secure the scene, assist occupants, notify authorities, inspect the devices, and restore proper channelization per the TCP.
• C. Call a tow truck and wait.
• D. Ignore the incident and continue work.

Answer: (B)

When a vehicle collides with a temporary barrier, safety and continuity of traffic control come first. Following the Traffic Control Plan, you secure the scene to prevent further incidents, assist any occupants if needed, notify authorities for appropriate incident handling and documentation, inspect the damaged devices to assess whether they still function or pose a risk, and restore proper channelization so traffic can be redirected safely and in an organized manner. This sequence protects road users, allows emergency responders access, preserves evidence and plan integrity, and ensures the work zone returns to a safe state as designed.

The other options fail to prioritize safety, documentation, or adherence to the established plan: removing the barrier or ignoring records creates unpredictable hazards; simply calling a tow truck without securing the scene or restoring channelization leaves traffic in disarray; ignoring the incident and continuing work risks further crashes and noncompliance with safety protocols.