WORK ZONE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC
CONTROL COMPLETE COURSE
REVIEW 2026 |
FLAGGING,TTC,TRAFFICSAFETY |
200+PRACTICE +RATIONALES | 2026
EDITION
QUESTION
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the flagger
stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone?
A) In the center of the roadway
B) On the shoulder adjacent to traffic being controlled
C) Behind the work equipment
D) At the end of the work zone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The flagger should stand on the shoulder adjacent to the traffic being
controlled. This position provides visibility and safety while allowing effective
communication with approaching drivers.
QUESTION
How many orange and black TTC signs should there be in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane
rural roadway?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: On a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway, there should be three orange and black TTC
signs in each direction to provide adequate advance warning to drivers.
,QUESTION
On a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway, what should the spacing be for orange and black TTC
signs in each direction?
A) 250 feet
B) 500 feet
C) 750 feet
D) 1000 feet
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The orange and black TTC signs on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway should be
spaced 500 feet apart to provide sufficient advance warning for drivers.
QUESTION
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high-speed urban
roadway?
A) 150 feet
B) 250 feet
C) 350 feet
D) 450 feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: On a high-speed urban roadway, advanced warning signs should be spaced 350
feet apart to ensure drivers have adequate time to react to upcoming work zones.
QUESTION
For additional emphasis, advanced warning signs may be posted on which side of the
highway?
A) The right-hand side only
B) The left-hand side of the highway
C) In the center median
D) On the shoulder only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis may be posted on the left-
hand side of the highway to increase visibility and driver awareness.
QUESTION
Taper length refers to:
A) The distance required to safely route traffic from one lane to another
B) The length of the work zone
C) The distance between warning signs
D) The width of the closed lane
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taper length refers to the distance required to safely route traffic from one lane
to another, allowing drivers to merge smoothly.
QUESTION
The taper length is based upon:
A) Width of the lane closed and speed of the roadway
B) Number of workers and type of equipment
C) Time of day and weather conditions
D) Length of the work zone and number of signs
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taper length is based upon the width of the lane closed and the speed of the
roadway. These factors determine the safe distance needed for merging.
QUESTION
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be:
A) Equal in feet to the speed limit
B) Half the speed limit in feet
C) Double the speed limit in feet
D) 100 feet regardless of speed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The maximum distance between channelizing devices in a taper should be
equal in feet to the speed limit (e.g., 55 mph = 55 feet between devices).
QUESTION
On a barricade, if the stripes start at the upper right side and angle down to the lower left
side, traffic should pass:
A) To the right
B) To the left
C) On either side
D) Through the center
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the orange and white stripes on a barricade slope downward to the left, traffic
should pass to the left side of the barricade.
QUESTION
At nighttime and/or on high-speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be:
A) Retroflectorized and have at least two white bands/stripes and be at least 28 inches tall
B) At least 18 inches tall with one white band
C) Made of reflective plastic only
CONTROL COMPLETE COURSE
REVIEW 2026 |
FLAGGING,TTC,TRAFFICSAFETY |
200+PRACTICE +RATIONALES | 2026
EDITION
QUESTION
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the flagger
stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone?
A) In the center of the roadway
B) On the shoulder adjacent to traffic being controlled
C) Behind the work equipment
D) At the end of the work zone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The flagger should stand on the shoulder adjacent to the traffic being
controlled. This position provides visibility and safety while allowing effective
communication with approaching drivers.
QUESTION
How many orange and black TTC signs should there be in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane
rural roadway?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: On a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway, there should be three orange and black TTC
signs in each direction to provide adequate advance warning to drivers.
,QUESTION
On a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway, what should the spacing be for orange and black TTC
signs in each direction?
A) 250 feet
B) 500 feet
C) 750 feet
D) 1000 feet
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The orange and black TTC signs on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway should be
spaced 500 feet apart to provide sufficient advance warning for drivers.
QUESTION
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high-speed urban
roadway?
A) 150 feet
B) 250 feet
C) 350 feet
D) 450 feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: On a high-speed urban roadway, advanced warning signs should be spaced 350
feet apart to ensure drivers have adequate time to react to upcoming work zones.
QUESTION
For additional emphasis, advanced warning signs may be posted on which side of the
highway?
A) The right-hand side only
B) The left-hand side of the highway
C) In the center median
D) On the shoulder only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis may be posted on the left-
hand side of the highway to increase visibility and driver awareness.
QUESTION
Taper length refers to:
A) The distance required to safely route traffic from one lane to another
B) The length of the work zone
C) The distance between warning signs
D) The width of the closed lane
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taper length refers to the distance required to safely route traffic from one lane
to another, allowing drivers to merge smoothly.
QUESTION
The taper length is based upon:
A) Width of the lane closed and speed of the roadway
B) Number of workers and type of equipment
C) Time of day and weather conditions
D) Length of the work zone and number of signs
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taper length is based upon the width of the lane closed and the speed of the
roadway. These factors determine the safe distance needed for merging.
QUESTION
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be:
A) Equal in feet to the speed limit
B) Half the speed limit in feet
C) Double the speed limit in feet
D) 100 feet regardless of speed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The maximum distance between channelizing devices in a taper should be
equal in feet to the speed limit (e.g., 55 mph = 55 feet between devices).
QUESTION
On a barricade, if the stripes start at the upper right side and angle down to the lower left
side, traffic should pass:
A) To the right
B) To the left
C) On either side
D) Through the center
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the orange and white stripes on a barricade slope downward to the left, traffic
should pass to the left side of the barricade.
QUESTION
At nighttime and/or on high-speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be:
A) Retroflectorized and have at least two white bands/stripes and be at least 28 inches tall
B) At least 18 inches tall with one white band
C) Made of reflective plastic only
