Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech
Pre-Quiz
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the flagger
stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - 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? - ANS-Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what should the
signs spacing be - ANS-500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban roadway? -
ANS-350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - ANS-on the left hand
side of the highway
Taper length refers to: - ANS-the distance required to safely route traffic from one lane to
another
The taper length is based upon: - ANS-width of the lane closed and speed of the roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - 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; -
ANS-traffic should pass to the left
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: -
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? - ANS-at the beginning of the taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - ANS-True
Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - ANS-emergencies
, If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger station is floodlit.
- 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 - ANS-True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - ANS-true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - 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: - ANS-diversion
Parking signs are classified as: - ANS-regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - ANS-grinding
A TTC zone should be checked: - ANS-routinely
Traffic control devices include: - ANS-Signs
Signals
pavement markings
The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control devices is the: -
ANS-Manual of uniform traffic control devices
In the manual, an Option condition is on that is: - ANS-a statement of a permissive condition
A TTC plan is a: - ANS-temporary traffic control plan
The MUTCD states that individuals responsible for the implementation of TTC measures should:
- ANS-be trained and/or certified
TTC principles and procedures include: - ANS-traffic safety, movement, and guidance
TTC zone inspection
TTC zone maintenance
The based on the fundamental principles of TTC work zone should be inspected: - ANS-during
both daytime and nighttime
The MUTCD indicates that a "standard" is a mandatory practice - ANS-True
Pre-Quiz
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the flagger
stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - 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? - ANS-Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what should the
signs spacing be - ANS-500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban roadway? -
ANS-350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - ANS-on the left hand
side of the highway
Taper length refers to: - ANS-the distance required to safely route traffic from one lane to
another
The taper length is based upon: - ANS-width of the lane closed and speed of the roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - 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; -
ANS-traffic should pass to the left
At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: -
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? - ANS-at the beginning of the taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - ANS-True
Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - ANS-emergencies
, If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger station is floodlit.
- 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 - ANS-True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - ANS-true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - 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: - ANS-diversion
Parking signs are classified as: - ANS-regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - ANS-grinding
A TTC zone should be checked: - ANS-routinely
Traffic control devices include: - ANS-Signs
Signals
pavement markings
The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control devices is the: -
ANS-Manual of uniform traffic control devices
In the manual, an Option condition is on that is: - ANS-a statement of a permissive condition
A TTC plan is a: - ANS-temporary traffic control plan
The MUTCD states that individuals responsible for the implementation of TTC measures should:
- ANS-be trained and/or certified
TTC principles and procedures include: - ANS-traffic safety, movement, and guidance
TTC zone inspection
TTC zone maintenance
The based on the fundamental principles of TTC work zone should be inspected: - ANS-during
both daytime and nighttime
The MUTCD indicates that a "standard" is a mandatory practice - ANS-True
