Emergency Evacuation & Post-Crash Procedures Practice Test, Test 2 of 2
Question 1 of 14
When students shelter in a ditch or culvert during a tornado evacuation, how should they position their bodies?
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Not quite.
Wrong. Standing exposes a much larger body surface to flying debris and wind force than lying flat does.
The correct answer is B: Lying face down with hands covering their heads.
AAMVA CDL Manual
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Correct!
Correct. The manual specifically directs students to lie face down with hands covering their heads, minimizing exposure to wind and flying debris while protecting the head.
AAMVA CDL Manual
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Not quite.
Wrong. Sitting upright does not provide the low profile and head protection the manual specifies, and orientation toward the bus is not part of the guidance.
The correct answer is B: Lying face down with hands covering their heads.
AAMVA CDL Manual
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Not quite.
Wrong. A kneeling, face-to-face formation leaves heads and torsos exposed and is not the position described in the manual.
The correct answer is B: Lying face down with hands covering their heads.