QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADE A+
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MUTCD
Standard
A statement of required mandatory or specifically prohibitive practice regarding a
traffic control device
Guidance
A statement of recommended but not mandatory practice in typical situations
with deviations allowed if engineering judgment or engineering study indicates
the deviation to be appropriate
Option
,A statement of practice that is a permissive condition and carries no requirement
or recommendation
Support
An informational statement that does not convey any degree of mandate
recommendation authorization prohibition or enforceable condition
Purpose and intent of traffic control devices as well as legal implications
Traffic engineers in traffic maintenance personnel should understand the?
Tort liability
A civil wrong other than breach of contract for which a court of law will provide a
remedy in the form of an action for mole monetary damages
Negligence
The failure to do something that a reasonable person would ordinarily do or do
something that a reasonably prudent person would not do
,Duty
In tort law what is an obligation requiring persons to conform to a certain
standards of conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risk
Routine inspection
What is required of all traffic control devices on a regular basis and very essential
in reducing liability
Prompt notification of defects
Timely identification and notification of any defects
Fulfill a need
Command attention
Convey a clear simple meaning
Command respect from road users
Give adequate time for proper response
What are the requirements of traffic control devices
, Foreman/supervisor
What person at any work site is in charge of operation and has the final
responsibility for the safety of the workers and the road users
Foreman/supervisor
Who does the final and most important responsibility lie to on a work site
Traffic control device is Shelby placed only as authorized by public agency or the
official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating warning or guiding traffic
Regulatory, warning, and Guide signs
What are the three classifications of signs
Regulatory sign