Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control
Tech Exam 2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study
Guide | Exam Review
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should
the flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - correct answer-on
the shoulder adjacent ti traffic being controlled
How many orange and black TTC signs should there be in each direction on a 2-
way, 2-lane rural roadway? - correct answer-Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway
what should the signs spacing be - correct answer-500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed
urban roadway? - correct answer-350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - correct
answer-on the left hand side of the highway
Taper length refers to: - correct answer-the distance required to safely route
traffic from one lane to another
The taper length is based upon: - correct answer-width of the lane closed and
speed of the roadway
, In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: -
correct answer-equal in feet to the speed limit
On a barricade, if the stripes start at the upper right side and angle down to the
lower left side; - correct answer-traffic should pass to the left
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: -
correct answer-retoreflectorized and have at least two white bands/stripes and at
least 28" tall
On a rural, 2-lane road, where would you place the flagger in respect to the
beginning of a taper for a closed lane? - correct answer-at the beginning of the
taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - correct answer-True
Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - correct answer-
emergencies
If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger
station is floodlit. - correct answer-True
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the
shoulder opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively - correct answer-
True
Tech Exam 2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study
Guide | Exam Review
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should
the flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - correct answer-on
the shoulder adjacent ti traffic being controlled
How many orange and black TTC signs should there be in each direction on a 2-
way, 2-lane rural roadway? - correct answer-Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway
what should the signs spacing be - correct answer-500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed
urban roadway? - correct answer-350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - correct
answer-on the left hand side of the highway
Taper length refers to: - correct answer-the distance required to safely route
traffic from one lane to another
The taper length is based upon: - correct answer-width of the lane closed and
speed of the roadway
, In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: -
correct answer-equal in feet to the speed limit
On a barricade, if the stripes start at the upper right side and angle down to the
lower left side; - correct answer-traffic should pass to the left
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: -
correct answer-retoreflectorized and have at least two white bands/stripes and at
least 28" tall
On a rural, 2-lane road, where would you place the flagger in respect to the
beginning of a taper for a closed lane? - correct answer-at the beginning of the
taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - correct answer-True
Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - correct answer-
emergencies
If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger
station is floodlit. - correct answer-True
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the
shoulder opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively - correct answer-
True
