traffic control technician (chap 1-4)
IMSA stands for? - Answer-international municipal signal association
What is IMSA mission - Answer-educational, non profit organization that promotes the exchange of
ideas and information between members. providing certifications for safe installation, operation, and
maintenance
MUTCD - Answer-Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MUTCD requires - Answer-the use of high visibility safety apparel by all workers
Traffic control devices - Answer-all 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 - Answer--Fulfill a need
-command attention
-convey a clear simple meaning
-command respect from road user
-give adequate time for response
Uniformity - Answer-a 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 - Answer-- 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 - Answer-temporary traffic control
TTC provides for continuity of functions such as - Answer-- 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 - Answer-to move vehicles and pedestrians reasonably safely and
efficiently through or around TTC zones while reasonably protecting on-site workers and equipment
TTC plan - Answer-depicts 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 - Answer-to describe specific conditions concerning these
devices
Standard - Answer-a required condition (shall)
Guidance - Answer-a recommended condition
IMSA stands for? - Answer-international municipal signal association
What is IMSA mission - Answer-educational, non profit organization that promotes the exchange of
ideas and information between members. providing certifications for safe installation, operation, and
maintenance
MUTCD - Answer-Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MUTCD requires - Answer-the use of high visibility safety apparel by all workers
Traffic control devices - Answer-all 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 - Answer--Fulfill a need
-command attention
-convey a clear simple meaning
-command respect from road user
-give adequate time for response
Uniformity - Answer-a 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 - Answer-- 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 - Answer-temporary traffic control
TTC provides for continuity of functions such as - Answer-- 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 - Answer-to move vehicles and pedestrians reasonably safely and
efficiently through or around TTC zones while reasonably protecting on-site workers and equipment
TTC plan - Answer-depicts 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 - Answer-to describe specific conditions concerning these
devices
Standard - Answer-a required condition (shall)
Guidance - Answer-a recommended condition
