2-6-6 Flagging, Signs, and Barricades – Part I

Question 1

What do the letters MUTCD stand for?

Answer 1

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Question 2

The MUTCD is published by the __?__ Highway Administration.

Answer 2

Federal

Question 3

Flaggers have been given the responsibility for public safety where one-lane, two-way temporary traffic revisions need to be implemented.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Public safety includes the safety of workers in the work zone.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Individual states or counties are not authorized to implement any modifications to the MUTCD.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Flaggers are not responsible for the safety of pedestrians.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

A flagger is allowed to assist in the setting up and placing of advanced warning signs.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The ability to move and maneuver quickly are abilities that a flagger should possess.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Crash and speed studies have concluded that rear-end collisions account for __?__ of all work zone crashes.

Answer 9

40%

Question 10

Boredom and fatigue are not considered hazards that a flagger is likely to encounter.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Traffic entering the work zone must be warned __?__ that the traffic pattern ahead has been altered.

Answer 11

in advance

Question 12

For daytime and nighttime activity, flaggers shall wear __?__ that meets the Performance Class 2 or 3 requirements of ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 standard.

Answer 12

high-visibility safety apparel

Question 13

In order to prevent repeat offences, a flagger should confront and challenge all hostile motorists.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Whenever utility lines are down, a flagger should treat them as if they were __?__.

Answer 14

live

Question 15

The retroreflective material worn by a flagger must be visible at a minimum distance of __?__

Answer 15

1,000’

Question 16

The inability to shiver is a sign of __?__.

Answer 16

severe hypothermia

Question 17

If the true temperature was 5°F and the wind speed was 25 miles per hour, the wind chill would be __?__.

Answer 17

• 17°F

Question 18

A victim of heat exhaustion should not be given water to drink.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Sunscreen is not recommended for use on cloudy days.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Clothing that restricts peripheral vision such as a _?__ should never be worn under a hard hat.

Answer 20

hood on a sweatshirt