Traffic Control and Direction Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Safety equipment -
[ANSWER]: Patrol car, reflective clothing, flashlight, whistle, other
clothing, traffic control devices
QUESTION: Factors that impact officer positioning in roadway
includes -
[ANSWER]: - weather
- time of day
- roadway type
- traffic volume and speed
- underlying circumstances (e.g., crash)
QUESTION: Parallel position -
,[ANSWER]: Always position body parallel with moving traffic with
back and front sides of body facing stopped traffic.
QUESTION: Side position -
[ANSWER]: The side (or shoulder) position is less visible to
approaching motorists but provides officers with an escape route away
from moving traffic. The side position affords more officer safety and
better pedestrian control.
QUESTION: Center Position -
[ANSWER]: center position in roadway or intersection generally
provides more visibility for all but is the most hazardous for officers.
The center position is used when traffic flow is congested, stop-and-go
and moving much slower than normal.
QUESTION: Facilitate traffic flow -
, [ANSWER]: - The primary goal is keep traffic moving even when it is
not possible to establish a normal flow.
- Follow same right of way rules according to road.
- Use natural breaks in traffic flow to let vehicles turn, cross or enter
roadway.
- Establish a specific pattern or number of vehicles to process. For
example, allow 20 vehicles through from one direction before stopping
and letting 20 vehicles from another direction through.
QUESTION: Use arm hand and whistle signals to direct traffic -
[ANSWER]: - Make eye contact with drivers before and while signaling.
- Only give one signal direction at a time.
- Never jump or move directly into the path of a moving vehicle with
intent to stop.
QUESTION: Stopping traffic -
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Safety equipment -
[ANSWER]: Patrol car, reflective clothing, flashlight, whistle, other
clothing, traffic control devices
QUESTION: Factors that impact officer positioning in roadway
includes -
[ANSWER]: - weather
- time of day
- roadway type
- traffic volume and speed
- underlying circumstances (e.g., crash)
QUESTION: Parallel position -
,[ANSWER]: Always position body parallel with moving traffic with
back and front sides of body facing stopped traffic.
QUESTION: Side position -
[ANSWER]: The side (or shoulder) position is less visible to
approaching motorists but provides officers with an escape route away
from moving traffic. The side position affords more officer safety and
better pedestrian control.
QUESTION: Center Position -
[ANSWER]: center position in roadway or intersection generally
provides more visibility for all but is the most hazardous for officers.
The center position is used when traffic flow is congested, stop-and-go
and moving much slower than normal.
QUESTION: Facilitate traffic flow -
, [ANSWER]: - The primary goal is keep traffic moving even when it is
not possible to establish a normal flow.
- Follow same right of way rules according to road.
- Use natural breaks in traffic flow to let vehicles turn, cross or enter
roadway.
- Establish a specific pattern or number of vehicles to process. For
example, allow 20 vehicles through from one direction before stopping
and letting 20 vehicles from another direction through.
QUESTION: Use arm hand and whistle signals to direct traffic -
[ANSWER]: - Make eye contact with drivers before and while signaling.
- Only give one signal direction at a time.
- Never jump or move directly into the path of a moving vehicle with
intent to stop.
QUESTION: Stopping traffic -
