TEMPORARY WORK EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
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:
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
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:
