2-6-7 Flagging, Signs, and Barricades – Part II

Question 1

A driver traveling 65 miles per hour has a stopping sight distance of __?__.

Answer 1

645’

Question 2

You are allowed to flag from inside a vehicle if the temperature falls below 20°F.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When flagging, you should position yourself at the __?__ of the road.

Answer 3

shoulder

Question 4

You should turn your eyes away from all approaching vehicles that are using high beams.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

As a safety measure, the project manager should brief the flagger on __?__.

Answer 5

any protective equipment to be worn

Question 6

To prevent accidents in the work zone from moving equipment, vehicles should be equipped with a back-up alarm and __?__.

Answer 6

flashing lights

Question 7

The MUTCD defines short duration work as work that occupies a location for up to __?__.

Answer 7

1 hour

Question 8

A(n) __?__ stationary work zone occupies an area for more than three days.

Answer 8

long-term

Question 9

As a flagger, if you are in the proper place in the work zone, it is safe to assume that motorists will see you.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

A well-planned traffic control zone will reduce driver confusion.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The recommended following distance during good driving conditions is a minimum of __?__ .

Answer 11

3 s

Question 12

The recommended following distance during night time driving conditions is a minimum of __?__ .

Answer 12

6 s

Question 13

Driver reaction time is estimated to be about __?__ of a second.

Answer 13

¾

Question 14

A vehicle traveling at 70 miles per hour on an icy road may take over __?__ to come to a stop.

Answer 14

2,500’

Question 15

A vehicle’s stopping distance will vary according to road and __?__ conditions.

Answer 15

weather

Question 16

A semi-tractor trailer truck can be up to __?__ wide.

Answer 16

8.5’

Question 17

The width of a lane for a vehicle can vary from eight feet wide on a rural road to __?__ wide on a freeway.

Answer 17

12’

Question 18

A long vehicle may have difficulty negotiating curves, which therefore causes the vehicle to encroach on the shoulder of the road and endanger the flagger.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The primary communication methods used by a flagger are the paddle and __?__.

Answer 19

hand signals

Question 20

For traffic control at night, the stop/slow paddle should be __?__ wide.

Answer 20

24”

Question 21

When flagging in an emergency situation at night, in a non-illuminated flagger station, a flagger may use a __?__to supplement the STOP/SLOW paddle or flag.

Answer 21

flashlight with a red glow cone