IMSA work zone safety questions with
verified answers
MUTCD - correct answer ✔✔ Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
A statement of required mandatory or specifically prohibitive practice regarding a traffic control
device - correct answer ✔✔ Standard
A statement of recommended but not mandatory practice in typical situations with deviations
allowed if engineering judgment or engineering study indicates the deviation to be appropriate
- correct answer ✔✔ Guidance
A statement of practice that is a permissive condition and carries no requirement or
recommendation - correct answer ✔✔ Option
An informational statement that does not convey any degree of mandate recommendation
authorization prohibition or enforceable condition - correct answer ✔✔ Support
Traffic engineers in traffic maintenance personnel should understand the? - correct answer ✔✔
Purpose and intent of traffic control devices as well as legal implications
A civil wrong other than breach of contract for which a court of law will provide a remedy in the
form of an action for mole monetary damages - correct answer ✔✔ Tort liability
The failure to do something that a reasonable person would ordinarily do or do something that
a reasonably prudent person would not do - correct answer ✔✔ Negligence
, In tort law what is an obligation requiring persons to conform to a certain standards of conduct
for the protection of others against unreasonable risk - correct answer ✔✔ Duty
What is required of all traffic control devices on a regular basis and very essential in reducing
liability - correct answer ✔✔ Routine inspection
Timely identification and notification of any defects - correct answer ✔✔ Prompt notification of
defects
What are the requirements of traffic control devices - correct answer ✔✔ Fulfill a need
Command attention
Convey a clear simple meaning
Command respect from road users
Give adequate time for proper response
What person at any work site is in charge of operation and has the final responsibility for the
safety of the workers and the road users - correct answer ✔✔ Foreman/supervisor
Who does the final and most important responsibility lie to on a work site - correct answer ✔✔
Foreman/supervisor
Traffic control device is Shelby placed only as authorized by public agency or the official having
jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating warning or guiding traffic - correct answer ✔✔
What are the three classifications of signs - correct answer ✔✔ Regulatory, warning, and Guide
signs
What signs are usually white and black in color usually rectangular shaped - correct answer ✔✔
Regulatory sign
verified answers
MUTCD - correct answer ✔✔ Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
A statement of required mandatory or specifically prohibitive practice regarding a traffic control
device - correct answer ✔✔ Standard
A statement of recommended but not mandatory practice in typical situations with deviations
allowed if engineering judgment or engineering study indicates the deviation to be appropriate
- correct answer ✔✔ Guidance
A statement of practice that is a permissive condition and carries no requirement or
recommendation - correct answer ✔✔ Option
An informational statement that does not convey any degree of mandate recommendation
authorization prohibition or enforceable condition - correct answer ✔✔ Support
Traffic engineers in traffic maintenance personnel should understand the? - correct answer ✔✔
Purpose and intent of traffic control devices as well as legal implications
A civil wrong other than breach of contract for which a court of law will provide a remedy in the
form of an action for mole monetary damages - correct answer ✔✔ Tort liability
The failure to do something that a reasonable person would ordinarily do or do something that
a reasonably prudent person would not do - correct answer ✔✔ Negligence
, In tort law what is an obligation requiring persons to conform to a certain standards of conduct
for the protection of others against unreasonable risk - correct answer ✔✔ Duty
What is required of all traffic control devices on a regular basis and very essential in reducing
liability - correct answer ✔✔ Routine inspection
Timely identification and notification of any defects - correct answer ✔✔ Prompt notification of
defects
What are the requirements of traffic control devices - correct answer ✔✔ Fulfill a need
Command attention
Convey a clear simple meaning
Command respect from road users
Give adequate time for proper response
What person at any work site is in charge of operation and has the final responsibility for the
safety of the workers and the road users - correct answer ✔✔ Foreman/supervisor
Who does the final and most important responsibility lie to on a work site - correct answer ✔✔
Foreman/supervisor
Traffic control device is Shelby placed only as authorized by public agency or the official having
jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating warning or guiding traffic - correct answer ✔✔
What are the three classifications of signs - correct answer ✔✔ Regulatory, warning, and Guide
signs
What signs are usually white and black in color usually rectangular shaped - correct answer ✔✔
Regulatory sign
