traffic control technician (chap 1-4)100%
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IMSA stands for? - ANSWERSinternational municipal signal association
What is IMSA mission - ANSWERSeducational, non profit organization that promotes
the exchange of ideas and information between members. providing certifications for
safe installation, operation, and maintenance
MUTCD - ANSWERSManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MUTCD requires - ANSWERSthe use of high visibility safety apparel by all workers
Traffic control devices - ANSWERSall signs, signals, markings, and other devices used
to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. places by authority of public agency having jurisdiction
to be effective a traffic control device should meet five basic requirements - ANSWERS-
Fulfill a need
-command attention
-convey a clear simple meaning
-command respect from road user
-give adequate time for response
Uniformity - ANSWERSa fundamental objective of the MUTCD is to establish a set of
uniform traffic control devices and uniform standards for their use
uniformity fundamentals objectives of MUTCD - ANSWERS- established a set of
uniform traffic control devices
-established a set of uniform standards for the use of these devices
-established a set of standards for shape, color, and legend
what does TTC stand for - ANSWERStemporary traffic control
TTC provides for continuity of functions such as - ANSWERS- movement of motor
vehicle traffic
-movement of bicyclists
-movement of pedestrian traffic
-transit operations (light rail)
-access to properties and utilities
what is the primary function of TTC - ANSWERSto move vehicles and pedestrians
reasonably safely and efficiently through or around TTC zones while reasonably
protecting on-site workers and equipment
, TTC plan - ANSWERSdepicts temporary traffic control layout to be used for moving
traffic through a temporary control zone
the MUTCD sections dealing with the design and application of traffic control devices,
the aforementioned text headings are used - ANSWERSto describe specific conditions
concerning these devices
Standard - ANSWERSa required condition (shall)
Guidance - ANSWERSa recommended condition
Option - ANSWERSa permission condition
liability is associated with - ANSWERSimproper maintenance and operations as well as
improper design
Tort liability - ANSWERS-civil wrong other than breach of contracts
-can be intentional or unintentional
-primary concern is intentional I.e. negligence
Liability - ANSWERS-legal obligation to pay money damages to person injured or
damaged
-more than one person or organization may be liable
Negligence - ANSWERS-failure to do something that a reasonable person would
ordinarily do
-the doing of something that a reasonably prudent person would NOT do
-negligent conduct is that which creates an unreasonable risk for others (e.g. traveling
public)
reasonable person - ANSWERS-criteria used to set the standard of care in judging
-this test of negligence represents the "failure to use ordinary care"
contributory negligence - ANSWERS-conduct which falls below the standard of care a
person is legally required to exercise
-this failure is contributing cause to the injury or damage
comparative negligence - ANSWERS-negligence of both parties is compared
-monetary recovery is permitted despite the contributory negligence to the plaintiff
- plaintiff damages are decreased proportionately to his own contributing negligence
duty - ANSWERSan obligation requiring persons to conform to a certain standard of
conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risk
Correct!!
IMSA stands for? - ANSWERSinternational municipal signal association
What is IMSA mission - ANSWERSeducational, non profit organization that promotes
the exchange of ideas and information between members. providing certifications for
safe installation, operation, and maintenance
MUTCD - ANSWERSManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MUTCD requires - ANSWERSthe use of high visibility safety apparel by all workers
Traffic control devices - ANSWERSall signs, signals, markings, and other devices used
to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. places by authority of public agency having jurisdiction
to be effective a traffic control device should meet five basic requirements - ANSWERS-
Fulfill a need
-command attention
-convey a clear simple meaning
-command respect from road user
-give adequate time for response
Uniformity - ANSWERSa fundamental objective of the MUTCD is to establish a set of
uniform traffic control devices and uniform standards for their use
uniformity fundamentals objectives of MUTCD - ANSWERS- established a set of
uniform traffic control devices
-established a set of uniform standards for the use of these devices
-established a set of standards for shape, color, and legend
what does TTC stand for - ANSWERStemporary traffic control
TTC provides for continuity of functions such as - ANSWERS- movement of motor
vehicle traffic
-movement of bicyclists
-movement of pedestrian traffic
-transit operations (light rail)
-access to properties and utilities
what is the primary function of TTC - ANSWERSto move vehicles and pedestrians
reasonably safely and efficiently through or around TTC zones while reasonably
protecting on-site workers and equipment
, TTC plan - ANSWERSdepicts temporary traffic control layout to be used for moving
traffic through a temporary control zone
the MUTCD sections dealing with the design and application of traffic control devices,
the aforementioned text headings are used - ANSWERSto describe specific conditions
concerning these devices
Standard - ANSWERSa required condition (shall)
Guidance - ANSWERSa recommended condition
Option - ANSWERSa permission condition
liability is associated with - ANSWERSimproper maintenance and operations as well as
improper design
Tort liability - ANSWERS-civil wrong other than breach of contracts
-can be intentional or unintentional
-primary concern is intentional I.e. negligence
Liability - ANSWERS-legal obligation to pay money damages to person injured or
damaged
-more than one person or organization may be liable
Negligence - ANSWERS-failure to do something that a reasonable person would
ordinarily do
-the doing of something that a reasonably prudent person would NOT do
-negligent conduct is that which creates an unreasonable risk for others (e.g. traveling
public)
reasonable person - ANSWERS-criteria used to set the standard of care in judging
-this test of negligence represents the "failure to use ordinary care"
contributory negligence - ANSWERS-conduct which falls below the standard of care a
person is legally required to exercise
-this failure is contributing cause to the injury or damage
comparative negligence - ANSWERS-negligence of both parties is compared
-monetary recovery is permitted despite the contributory negligence to the plaintiff
- plaintiff damages are decreased proportionately to his own contributing negligence
duty - ANSWERSan obligation requiring persons to conform to a certain standard of
conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risk
