The whole team leaves the station to reduce incidence by ensuring fewer drivers are walking in the driveways. How should they leave?

• A. Together
• B. Separately
• C. One at a time
• D. In small groups

Answer: (A)

Coordinated, collective departure minimizes pedestrians in driveways by consolidating exits into a single, brief window. When the entire team leaves together, people step out and move away at roughly the same time, so there are fewer individuals lingering in the driveway where vehicles are passing. This reduces the chance a driver will encounter someone in the path and lowers exposure risk for everyone. It also makes it easier to conduct a quick safety check and account for everyone as they exit.

Leaving separately, one at a time, or in small groups creates multiple moments when people are in the driveway while vehicles are moving, increasing the potential for a near-miss or distraction. A unified departure keeps the exit flow orderly and safer for both drivers and teammates.