MOT Exam (LTAP) Questions with
Verified Answers
What type of conspicuity tape is used for vehicles over 10,000 lbs? - Answer-Use red
and white, Type G, H or J retroreflective sheeting
Inspection form CA-D-8 is used for what type of projects? - Answer-Long term projects
What condition is a PCMS considered if 90% of the pixel are functional? - Answer-
Marginal
What condition is an Arrow Board considered if all lamps are working? - Answer-
Acceptable
If one or more connection loops on a portable barrier section are missing it is
considered? - Answer-Unacceptable
Cones, Drums, Barricades, etc must meet _____________________ to be used in the
clear zone. - Answer-NCHRP 350 or MASH Test Level 3
How much of a pavement marking must be removed for it to be considered acceptable?
- Answer-96% (CMS - "Remove the markings so that less than 5% of the line remains
visible")
What size sign is needed for a left or right lane closure for a multi-lane highway over 40
mph? - Answer-48" sign (Table 6F-1, Size of Temporary Traffic Control Signs PG. 663)
What size wood posts for a two post installation are required for a sign (X by X feet) at X
feet above a 10:1 slope? - Answer-refer to plan sheet MT-150.10
What sign height is required when adjacent to a sidewalk? - Answer-7' (MT-110.10,
Section 2A)
What is the spacing of RPMs in the transition area? - Answer-20' center to center (MT-
99.30, Section 7)
What is the minimum size of cone that can be used at night for a lane closure? -
Answer-28" (Pg. 693 TTCM)
What is the maximum cone spacing when used at night? - Answer-40' (MT-95.30 (13B)
(e))
, How many drums are needed to close the upstream shoulder? - Answer-5 drums (MT-
95.30 (13A))
When is Form CA-D-8 reviewed? - Answer-24 hours a day and 7 days a week (All the
time)
What are the required vertical clearances for signs in rural and urban areas? - Answer-
7'
What is the minimum required length for temporary sign class A support stubs? -
Answer-42"
A pedestrian detour in a 35 mph zone with 3' between the edge of the traffic lane and
the face of the channelization calls for which channel type? - Answer-Type E
What is the minimum required length of portable concrete barrier sections? - Answer-10'
Should Arrow Boards and Portable Message Signs be finished with a reflective trim? -
Answer-No they should be finished with non-reflective black
What form is used for the Work Site Traffic Inspector Report? - Answer-CA-D-8
What is the word that follows the word "Construction" ( CONST abrev.) on a portable
changeable message sign? - Answer-"Ahead" is the word that should follow the word
Construciton (CONST) on a PCMS
How often must an Automated Flagger Assist Device (AFAD) be attended during use? -
Answer-At all times
When it is not possible to maintain a minimum width of 60 inches throughout the entire
length of the pedestrian pathway, a _________ x ___________ passing space should
be provided at least every ___________ to allow individuals in whellchairs to pass. -
Answer-60" x 60" at least every 200'
What word is used to describe a characteristic of a roadside appurtenance that has
been successfully crash tested in accordance with a national standard such as the
NCHRP report 350? - Answer-"Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware" (MASH)
How soon must an unacceptable temporary traffic control device be replaced upon
discovery? - Answer-12-hours
What is the striping pattern on temporary traffic control Drums? - Answer-Alternating
orange & white reflective stripes 4 to 6 inches wide.
What is the first sign to come after the advanced warning area sign - Answer-Transition
Area Signs
Verified Answers
What type of conspicuity tape is used for vehicles over 10,000 lbs? - Answer-Use red
and white, Type G, H or J retroreflective sheeting
Inspection form CA-D-8 is used for what type of projects? - Answer-Long term projects
What condition is a PCMS considered if 90% of the pixel are functional? - Answer-
Marginal
What condition is an Arrow Board considered if all lamps are working? - Answer-
Acceptable
If one or more connection loops on a portable barrier section are missing it is
considered? - Answer-Unacceptable
Cones, Drums, Barricades, etc must meet _____________________ to be used in the
clear zone. - Answer-NCHRP 350 or MASH Test Level 3
How much of a pavement marking must be removed for it to be considered acceptable?
- Answer-96% (CMS - "Remove the markings so that less than 5% of the line remains
visible")
What size sign is needed for a left or right lane closure for a multi-lane highway over 40
mph? - Answer-48" sign (Table 6F-1, Size of Temporary Traffic Control Signs PG. 663)
What size wood posts for a two post installation are required for a sign (X by X feet) at X
feet above a 10:1 slope? - Answer-refer to plan sheet MT-150.10
What sign height is required when adjacent to a sidewalk? - Answer-7' (MT-110.10,
Section 2A)
What is the spacing of RPMs in the transition area? - Answer-20' center to center (MT-
99.30, Section 7)
What is the minimum size of cone that can be used at night for a lane closure? -
Answer-28" (Pg. 693 TTCM)
What is the maximum cone spacing when used at night? - Answer-40' (MT-95.30 (13B)
(e))
, How many drums are needed to close the upstream shoulder? - Answer-5 drums (MT-
95.30 (13A))
When is Form CA-D-8 reviewed? - Answer-24 hours a day and 7 days a week (All the
time)
What are the required vertical clearances for signs in rural and urban areas? - Answer-
7'
What is the minimum required length for temporary sign class A support stubs? -
Answer-42"
A pedestrian detour in a 35 mph zone with 3' between the edge of the traffic lane and
the face of the channelization calls for which channel type? - Answer-Type E
What is the minimum required length of portable concrete barrier sections? - Answer-10'
Should Arrow Boards and Portable Message Signs be finished with a reflective trim? -
Answer-No they should be finished with non-reflective black
What form is used for the Work Site Traffic Inspector Report? - Answer-CA-D-8
What is the word that follows the word "Construction" ( CONST abrev.) on a portable
changeable message sign? - Answer-"Ahead" is the word that should follow the word
Construciton (CONST) on a PCMS
How often must an Automated Flagger Assist Device (AFAD) be attended during use? -
Answer-At all times
When it is not possible to maintain a minimum width of 60 inches throughout the entire
length of the pedestrian pathway, a _________ x ___________ passing space should
be provided at least every ___________ to allow individuals in whellchairs to pass. -
Answer-60" x 60" at least every 200'
What word is used to describe a characteristic of a roadside appurtenance that has
been successfully crash tested in accordance with a national standard such as the
NCHRP report 350? - Answer-"Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware" (MASH)
How soon must an unacceptable temporary traffic control device be replaced upon
discovery? - Answer-12-hours
What is the striping pattern on temporary traffic control Drums? - Answer-Alternating
orange & white reflective stripes 4 to 6 inches wide.
What is the first sign to come after the advanced warning area sign - Answer-Transition
Area Signs
