Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech Pre-Quiz:
Questions With Solutions
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where
should the flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone?
Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural
roadway what should the signs spacing be Right Ans - 500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed
urban roadway? Right Ans - 350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted
Right Ans - on the left hand side of the highway
Taper length refers to: Right Ans - the distance required to safely route
traffic from one lane to another
The taper length is based upon: Right Ans - width of the lane closed and
speed of the roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be:
Right Ans - 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; Right Ans - traffic should pass to the left
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall
be: Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - at the beginning of
the taper
, The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag Right Ans - True
Flags may be used in which of the following situations? Right Ans -
emergencies
If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the
flagger station is floodlit. Right Ans - True
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the
shoulder opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively Right
Ans - True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in
brightness Right Ans - true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? Right Ans
- 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:
Right Ans - diversion
Parking signs are classified as: Right Ans - regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: Right Ans
- grinding
A TTC zone should be checked: Right Ans - routinely
Traffic control devices include: Right Ans - Signs
Signals
pavement markings
The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control
devices is the: Right Ans - Manual of uniform traffic control devices
Questions With Solutions
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where
should the flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone?
Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural
roadway what should the signs spacing be Right Ans - 500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed
urban roadway? Right Ans - 350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted
Right Ans - on the left hand side of the highway
Taper length refers to: Right Ans - the distance required to safely route
traffic from one lane to another
The taper length is based upon: Right Ans - width of the lane closed and
speed of the roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be:
Right Ans - 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; Right Ans - traffic should pass to the left
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall
be: Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - at the beginning of
the taper
, The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag Right Ans - True
Flags may be used in which of the following situations? Right Ans -
emergencies
If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the
flagger station is floodlit. Right Ans - True
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the
shoulder opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively Right
Ans - True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in
brightness Right Ans - true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? Right Ans
- 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:
Right Ans - diversion
Parking signs are classified as: Right Ans - regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: Right Ans
- grinding
A TTC zone should be checked: Right Ans - routinely
Traffic control devices include: Right Ans - Signs
Signals
pavement markings
The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control
devices is the: Right Ans - Manual of uniform traffic control devices
