MOT LTAP PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ What retroreflective surface should an attenuator nose (without stripes)
have? Answer: Solid fluorescent yellow (MT-101.70)
▶ Spacing of a barrier reflector without a glare screen shall be
_____________? Answer: 50' maximum center to center, Top-mounted
object markers (6"x12") at 50' maximum, Barrier reflectors and object
markers to be alternated at 25' spacing (MT-101.70)
▶ Portable barrier glare screen panels? Answer: Glare screen delineation
are vertical stripes. Vertical stripes ae Type G, H, or J (2'x12"). They shall
be placed in groups of 3, on adjacent paddles at 50' center to center (MT-
101.70)
▶ What protection is needed for a 10" drop-off in a work zone? Answer:
refer to MT-101.90 Condition 2
▶ Equip all project motor vehicles and trailers having a gross weight of
_____________ or greater in single or combination with conspicuity tape?
Answer: 10,000 lbs (614.03 of the CMS)
▶ What type of conspicuity tape is used for vehicles over 10,000 lbs?
Answer: Use red and white, Type G, H or J retroreflective sheeting
▶ Inspection form CA-D-8 is used for what type of projects? Answer: Long
term projects
▶ What condition is a PCMS considered if 90% of the pixel are functional?
Answer: Marginal
▶ What condition is an Arrow Board considered if all lamps are working?
Answer: Acceptable
▶ If one or more connection loops on a portable barrier section are missing
it is considered? Answer: Unacceptable
, ▶ Cones, Drums, Barricades, etc must meet _____________________ to
be used in the clear zone. Answer: NCHRP 350 or MASH Test Level 3
▶ How much of a pavement marking must be removed for it to be
considered acceptable? Answer: 96% (CMS - "Remove the markings so
that less than 5% of the line remains visible")
▶ What size sign is needed for a left or right lane closure for a multi-lane
highway over 40 mph? Answer: 48" sign (Table 6F-1, Size of Temporary
Traffic Control Signs PG. 663)
▶ What size wood posts for a two post installation are required for a sign
(X by X feet) at X feet above a 10:1 slope? Answer: refer to plan sheet MT-
150.10
▶ What sign height is required when adjacent to a sidewalk? Answer: 7'
(MT-110.10, Section 2A)
▶ What is the spacing of RPMs in the transition area? Answer: 20' center
to center (MT-99.30, Section 7)
▶ What is the minimum size of cone that can be used at night for a lane
closure? Answer: 28" (Pg. 693 TTCM)
▶ What is the maximum cone spacing when used at night? Answer: 40'
(MT-95.30 (13B)(e))
▶ How many drums are needed to close the upstream shoulder? Answer:
5 drums (MT-95.30 (13A))
▶ When is Form CA-D-8 reviewed? Answer: 24 hours a day and 7 days a
week (All the time)
▶ What are the required vertical clearances for signs in rural and urban
areas? Answer: 7'
▶ What is the minimum required length for temporary sign class A support
stubs? Answer: 42"
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ What retroreflective surface should an attenuator nose (without stripes)
have? Answer: Solid fluorescent yellow (MT-101.70)
▶ Spacing of a barrier reflector without a glare screen shall be
_____________? Answer: 50' maximum center to center, Top-mounted
object markers (6"x12") at 50' maximum, Barrier reflectors and object
markers to be alternated at 25' spacing (MT-101.70)
▶ Portable barrier glare screen panels? Answer: Glare screen delineation
are vertical stripes. Vertical stripes ae Type G, H, or J (2'x12"). They shall
be placed in groups of 3, on adjacent paddles at 50' center to center (MT-
101.70)
▶ What protection is needed for a 10" drop-off in a work zone? Answer:
refer to MT-101.90 Condition 2
▶ Equip all project motor vehicles and trailers having a gross weight of
_____________ or greater in single or combination with conspicuity tape?
Answer: 10,000 lbs (614.03 of the CMS)
▶ What type of conspicuity tape is used for vehicles over 10,000 lbs?
Answer: Use red and white, Type G, H or J retroreflective sheeting
▶ Inspection form CA-D-8 is used for what type of projects? Answer: Long
term projects
▶ What condition is a PCMS considered if 90% of the pixel are functional?
Answer: Marginal
▶ What condition is an Arrow Board considered if all lamps are working?
Answer: Acceptable
▶ If one or more connection loops on a portable barrier section are missing
it is considered? Answer: Unacceptable
, ▶ Cones, Drums, Barricades, etc must meet _____________________ to
be used in the clear zone. Answer: NCHRP 350 or MASH Test Level 3
▶ How much of a pavement marking must be removed for it to be
considered acceptable? Answer: 96% (CMS - "Remove the markings so
that less than 5% of the line remains visible")
▶ What size sign is needed for a left or right lane closure for a multi-lane
highway over 40 mph? Answer: 48" sign (Table 6F-1, Size of Temporary
Traffic Control Signs PG. 663)
▶ What size wood posts for a two post installation are required for a sign
(X by X feet) at X feet above a 10:1 slope? Answer: refer to plan sheet MT-
150.10
▶ What sign height is required when adjacent to a sidewalk? Answer: 7'
(MT-110.10, Section 2A)
▶ What is the spacing of RPMs in the transition area? Answer: 20' center
to center (MT-99.30, Section 7)
▶ What is the minimum size of cone that can be used at night for a lane
closure? Answer: 28" (Pg. 693 TTCM)
▶ What is the maximum cone spacing when used at night? Answer: 40'
(MT-95.30 (13B)(e))
▶ How many drums are needed to close the upstream shoulder? Answer:
5 drums (MT-95.30 (13A))
▶ When is Form CA-D-8 reviewed? Answer: 24 hours a day and 7 days a
week (All the time)
▶ What are the required vertical clearances for signs in rural and urban
areas? Answer: 7'
▶ What is the minimum required length for temporary sign class A support
stubs? Answer: 42"
