Work Zone Temporary Traffic
Control Tech Pre-Quiz
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) and
Verified Answers
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the flagger stand when
directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what should the signs
spacing be - Answer: 500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban roadway? - Answer:
350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - Answer: on the left hand side of
the highway
Taper length refers to: - Answer: the distance required to safely route traffic from one lane to another
The taper length is based upon: - Answer: width of the lane closed and speed of the roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - Answer: 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; -
Answer: traffic should pass to the left
, At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: - Answer:
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? - Answer: at the beginning of the taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - Answer: True
Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - Answer: emergencies
If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger station is floodlit. -
Answer: True
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder opposite the
barricaded section to operate effectively - Answer: True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - Answer: true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - Answer: 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: - Answer: diversion
Parking signs are classified as: - Answer: regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - Answer: grinding
Control Tech Pre-Quiz
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) and
Verified Answers
The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the flagger stand when
directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Three
Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what should the signs
spacing be - Answer: 500ft
How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban roadway? - Answer:
350
Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - Answer: on the left hand side of
the highway
Taper length refers to: - Answer: the distance required to safely route traffic from one lane to another
The taper length is based upon: - Answer: width of the lane closed and speed of the roadway
In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - Answer: 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; -
Answer: traffic should pass to the left
, At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: - Answer:
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? - Answer: at the beginning of the taper
The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - Answer: True
Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - Answer: emergencies
If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger station is floodlit. -
Answer: True
When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder opposite the
barricaded section to operate effectively - Answer: True
During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - Answer: true
Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - Answer: 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: - Answer: diversion
Parking signs are classified as: - Answer: regulatory
Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - Answer: grinding
