ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT) exam prep questions and answers 2025

ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT) exam prep questions and answers 2025 The work zone starts at the first advance warning sign; therefore, where should the flagger stand when directing traffic in a TTC (work) zone? - 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? - Three Orange and black TTC signs in each direction on a 2-way, 2-lane rural roadway what should the signs spacing be - 500ft How many feet apart should the advanced warning signs be on a high speed urban roadway? - 350 Advanced warning signs for additional emphasis, signs may be posted - on the left hand side of the highway Taper length refers to: - the distance required to safely route traffic from one lane to another The taper length is based upon: - width of the lane closed and speed of the roadway In a taper, the maximum distance between channelizing devices should be: - 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; - traffic should pass to the left At night time and/or on high speed roads greater than 45 mph, cones shall be: - retoreflectorized and have at least two white bands/stripes and at least 28" tall CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM On a rural, 2-lane road, where would you place the flagger in respect to the beginning of a taper for a closed lane? - at the beginning of the taper The STOP/SLOW paddle is preferred over the flag - True Flags may be used in which of the following situations? - emergencies If used at night, the flag needs not to be retoreflectorized as long as the flagger station is floodlit. - True When flagging at a spot obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively - True During nighttime conditions, arrow boards needs to be reduced in brightness - true Which factors should you consider in formulating a TTC plan? - 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: - diversion Parking signs are classified as: - regulatory Pavement markings no longer needed should be removed by: - grinding A TTC zone should be checked: - routinely CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM Traffic control devices include: - Signs Signals pavement markings The Federal Highway Administration's national standard for traffic control devices is the: - Manual of uniform traffic control devices In the manual, an Option condition is on that is: - a statement of a permissive condition A TTC plan is a: - temporary traffic control plan The MUTCD states that individuals responsible for the implementation of TTC measures should: - be trained and/or certified TTC principles and procedures include: - traffic safety, movement, and guidance TTC zone inspection TTC zone maintenance The based on the fundamental principles of TTC work zone should be inspected: - during both daytime and nighttime The MUTCD indicates that a "standard" is a mandatory practice - True The MUTCD indicates that a "guidance" is a recommended practice - True The MUTCD indicates that a "option" is a permissive condition - True CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM A tort in legal terminology is a ___________ other than a breech of contract for which a court will provide a remedy - Civil wrong Liability for a tort means the _______ to pay money damages to the person injured or damaged - Legal obligation Negligence can be defined as: - The failure to do something that a "reasonable person" would ordinarily do the doing of something that a reasonable ordinarily not do The failure to use ordinary care The obligation for a person to conform to a certain standard of conduct is the definition of: - Duty The MUTCD is an example of: - accepted standards and practices A red light is out. It is reported by the police to the traffic engineering department. This is an example of: - Notice A red light is out. It is reported by the police to the traffic engineering department within reasonable time. An accident occurs. This is an example of: - Notice & poor response time Emergency maintenance records should include the time the repair was completed, what trouble was found, what repairs were made, what materials were used and... - Who made the call Time call was made Time dispatched Time of arrival CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM Public relations and public information should include signing, advertising, mailings, awareness campaign, a website and... - Nature of work Time-duration Effects of traffic Alternate routes D/R person Press conference Traffic Signal power has been lost. The dispatcher has notified the traffic engineering department. In the interim, the police department has opened emergency stop signs banded to the signal poles. This is an example of: - Proper responses Reasonable and prudent action Notice Flashing or sequential arrow boards shall be capable of a minimum___percent dimming for night operations - 50 The Five requirements of a traffic control device are: - Fulfill a need Demand attention Convey clear simple message Command respect Adequate time to respond What are the three classes of traffic signs? - Regulatory Warning Guide