What is the correct approach when a road closure blocks your intended path?

• A. Take a longer detour without notifying anyone
• B. U-turn and return to origin
• C. Continue on the blocked route
• D. Find an alternate viable route, verify it with dispatch, and update ETA

Answer: (D)

When a road closure blocks your path, the essential move is to find an alternate viable route, confirm it with dispatch, and update your ETA. This keeps everyone coordinated—you, dispatch, and the receiving facility—so you have accurate information about available roads, any access restrictions, and current traffic conditions. Checking the new route with dispatch helps avoid relying on outdated GPS data and ensures the chosen path is actually viable for an emergency vehicle. Updating the ETA communicates expected timing to the hospital and support teams, aiding patient handoff and resource planning. Other options waste time, reduce coordination, or put you at risk: detouring without informing anyone leaves the team in the dark; turning back to the origin wastes valuable time; and continuing on a closed road is unsafe and could trap you or delay care.