MOT CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
T/F - When and existing pedestrian way or bicycle way is located within a traffic control
work zone, accommodation must be maintained and provision for the disabled must be
provided. - Answer-True
How many ft outside travel way and height is needed to work above an open traffic
lane? - Answer-2 ft outside the edge of travel way and 18 ft high
How much does a 36 in cone weigh? - Answer-12 lbs
What does it mean when top rails of type 1 barricades point downward to the left? -
Answer-traffic will pass to the left
Ballast shall not be placed how many inches above driving surface? - Answer-13 inches
Signs on type 3 barricade are installed where? - Answer-Installed in accordance to
vendor manufacturer
PCMS - Answer-Portable Changeable Message Sign
How many characters fit per line on a PCMS? - Answer-8
How many messages can be displayed on a PCMS? - Answer-up to 2 phrases
What size nominal height can a type K Barrier be bolted on a bridge deck? - Answer-1 -
1/2 Inch Nominal
Where are tubular markers placed? - Answer-Along the run of a barrier
Detour - Answer-redirection of traffic onto another roadway to bypass the temporary
traffic control zone.
Lane Shift - Answer-The redirection of traffic onto a different section of the permanent
pavement.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
T/F - When and existing pedestrian way or bicycle way is located within a traffic control
work zone, accommodation must be maintained and provision for the disabled must be
provided. - Answer-True
How many ft outside travel way and height is needed to work above an open traffic
lane? - Answer-2 ft outside the edge of travel way and 18 ft high
How much does a 36 in cone weigh? - Answer-12 lbs
What does it mean when top rails of type 1 barricades point downward to the left? -
Answer-traffic will pass to the left
Ballast shall not be placed how many inches above driving surface? - Answer-13 inches
Signs on type 3 barricade are installed where? - Answer-Installed in accordance to
vendor manufacturer
PCMS - Answer-Portable Changeable Message Sign
How many characters fit per line on a PCMS? - Answer-8
How many messages can be displayed on a PCMS? - Answer-up to 2 phrases
What size nominal height can a type K Barrier be bolted on a bridge deck? - Answer-1 -
1/2 Inch Nominal
Where are tubular markers placed? - Answer-Along the run of a barrier
Detour - Answer-redirection of traffic onto another roadway to bypass the temporary
traffic control zone.
Lane Shift - Answer-The redirection of traffic onto a different section of the permanent
pavement.
