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
, 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
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
, 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
