RECERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
◉ The off peak 85th percentile. Which is the speed at or below
which 85% of vehicles travel operating speed in free flow conditions.
Answer: speed used in formulas should be
◉ 125'. Answer: Distance of L for 25 MPH with 12' Lane width
◉ 245'. Answer: Distance of L for 35 MPH with 12' Lane width
◉ 540'. Answer: Distance of L for 45 MPH with 12' Lane width
◉ 660'. Answer: Distance of L for 55 MPH with 12' Lane width
◉ 780'. Answer: Distance of L for 65 MPH 12' Lane width
◉ L Minimum. Answer: Merging Taper Length
◉ 1/2 L Minimum. Answer: Shifting Taper Length
, ◉ 1/3 L Minimum. Answer: Shoulder Taper Length
◉ 50'-100' Regardless Of Speed
6 Devices 10'-20' Apart. Answer: One-Lane, Two-Way Taper (Flagger
Taper) Length And Number Of Devices
◉ 50'-100' Per Lane. Answer: Downstream Taper Length
◉ 2l. Answer: Tangent Distance (Between Tapers)
◉ 1/2l. Answer: Tangent Distance Before Shifting Taper
◉ Buffer Space
Work Space
Traffic Space. Answer: Activity Area Sub-Components (3)
◉ Recovery Area For Errant Vehicles: Forgiving
Design Protects Workers And Motorists
Always Completely Empty Or Clear
No Vehicles, Truck-Mounted Attenuator, Equipment, Or Materials
Strongly Recommended: Unless There Is A Documented Reason Not
To. Answer: Longitudinal Buffer Space