WORK ZONE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH
PRE-QUIZ
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the
flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - Answers -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? - Answers -Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what
should the signs spacing be - Answers -500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban
roadway? - Answers -350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - Answers -on
the left hand side of the highway
Taper length refers to: - Answers -the distance required to safely route traffic from one
lane to another
The taper length is based upon: - Answers -width of the lane closed and speed of the
roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - Answers -
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; - Answers -traffic should pass to the left
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder
opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively - Answers -True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - Answers
-true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - Answers -type of work
to be done
traffic volume
traffic speed
school bus routes
, The rerouting of traffic onto a temporary bypass road is known as a: - Answers -
diversion
Parking signs are classified as: - Answers -regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - Answers -grinding
A TTC zone should be checked: - Answers -routinely
Traffic control devices include: - Answers -Signs
Signals
pavement markings
The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control devices is the:
- Answers -Manual of uniform traffic control devices
In the manual, an Option condition is on that is: - Answers -a statement of a permissive
condition
A TTC plan is a: - Answers -temporary traffic control plan
The MUTCD states that individuals responsible for the implementation of TTC
measures should: - Answers -be trained and/or certified
TTC principles and procedures include: - Answers -traffic safety, movement, and
guidance
TTC zone inspection
TTC zone maintenance
The based on the fundamental principles of TTC work zone should be inspected: -
Answers -during both daytime and nighttime
The MUTCD indicates that a "standard" is a mandatory practice - Answers -True
The MUTCD indicates that a "guidance" is a recommended practice - Answers -True
The MUTCD indicates that a "option" is a permissive condition - Answers -True
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: -
Answers -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? - Answers -at the beginning of the taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - Answers -True
PRE-QUIZ
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the
flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - Answers -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? - Answers -Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what
should the signs spacing be - Answers -500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban
roadway? - Answers -350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - Answers -on
the left hand side of the highway
Taper length refers to: - Answers -the distance required to safely route traffic from one
lane to another
The taper length is based upon: - Answers -width of the lane closed and speed of the
roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - Answers -
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; - Answers -traffic should pass to the left
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder
opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively - Answers -True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - Answers
-true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - Answers -type of work
to be done
traffic volume
traffic speed
school bus routes
, The rerouting of traffic onto a temporary bypass road is known as a: - Answers -
diversion
Parking signs are classified as: - Answers -regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - Answers -grinding
A TTC zone should be checked: - Answers -routinely
Traffic control devices include: - Answers -Signs
Signals
pavement markings
The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control devices is the:
- Answers -Manual of uniform traffic control devices
In the manual, an Option condition is on that is: - Answers -a statement of a permissive
condition
A TTC plan is a: - Answers -temporary traffic control plan
The MUTCD states that individuals responsible for the implementation of TTC
measures should: - Answers -be trained and/or certified
TTC principles and procedures include: - Answers -traffic safety, movement, and
guidance
TTC zone inspection
TTC zone maintenance
The based on the fundamental principles of TTC work zone should be inspected: -
Answers -during both daytime and nighttime
The MUTCD indicates that a "standard" is a mandatory practice - Answers -True
The MUTCD indicates that a "guidance" is a recommended practice - Answers -True
The MUTCD indicates that a "option" is a permissive condition - Answers -True
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: -
Answers -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? - Answers -at the beginning of the taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - Answers -True
