IMSA work zone safety
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) and
Verified Answers
MUTCD - Answer: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
A statement of required mandatory or specifically prohibitive practice regarding a traffic control device -
Answer: Standard
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 - Answer:
Guidance
A statement of practice that is a permissive condition and carries no requirement or recommendation -
Answer: Option
An informational statement that does not convey any degree of mandate recommendation
authorization prohibition or enforceable condition - Answer: Support
Traffic engineers in traffic maintenance personnel should understand the? - Answer: Purpose and intent
of traffic control devices as well as legal implications
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 - Answer: Tort liability
The failure to do something that a reasonable person would ordinarily do or do something that a
reasonably prudent person would not do - Answer: Negligence
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 - Answer: Duty
, What is required of all traffic control devices on a regular basis and very essential in reducing liability -
Answer: Routine inspection
Timely identification and notification of any defects - Answer: Prompt notification of defects
What are the requirements of traffic control devices - Answer: Fulfill a need
Command attention
Convey a clear simple meaning
Command respect from road users
Give adequate time for proper response
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 - Answer: Foreman/supervisor
Who does the final and most important responsibility lie to on a work site - Answer: Foreman/supervisor
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 - Answer:
What are the three classifications of signs - Answer: Regulatory, warning, and Guide signs
What signs are usually white and black in color usually rectangular shaped - Answer: Regulatory sign
What signs are used for permanent insulation or normally diamond shaped and Shelby yellow and black
in color - Answer: Warning sign
Warning sign spacing is based upon - Answer: Location, speed, and type of application
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) and
Verified Answers
MUTCD - Answer: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
A statement of required mandatory or specifically prohibitive practice regarding a traffic control device -
Answer: Standard
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 - Answer:
Guidance
A statement of practice that is a permissive condition and carries no requirement or recommendation -
Answer: Option
An informational statement that does not convey any degree of mandate recommendation
authorization prohibition or enforceable condition - Answer: Support
Traffic engineers in traffic maintenance personnel should understand the? - Answer: Purpose and intent
of traffic control devices as well as legal implications
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 - Answer: Tort liability
The failure to do something that a reasonable person would ordinarily do or do something that a
reasonably prudent person would not do - Answer: Negligence
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 - Answer: Duty
, What is required of all traffic control devices on a regular basis and very essential in reducing liability -
Answer: Routine inspection
Timely identification and notification of any defects - Answer: Prompt notification of defects
What are the requirements of traffic control devices - Answer: Fulfill a need
Command attention
Convey a clear simple meaning
Command respect from road users
Give adequate time for proper response
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 - Answer: Foreman/supervisor
Who does the final and most important responsibility lie to on a work site - Answer: Foreman/supervisor
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 - Answer:
What are the three classifications of signs - Answer: Regulatory, warning, and Guide signs
What signs are usually white and black in color usually rectangular shaped - Answer: Regulatory sign
What signs are used for permanent insulation or normally diamond shaped and Shelby yellow and black
in color - Answer: Warning sign
Warning sign spacing is based upon - Answer: Location, speed, and type of application
