2-6-8 Flagging, Signs, and Barricades – Part III Flashcards

1
Q

The temporary traffic control zone includes the entire section of roadway between the first advanced warning sign through the last traffic control device, where traffic returns to its normal path and conditions.

A

True

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2
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The traffic control zone consists of an advanced warning area, a transition area, an activity area, and a(n) __?__ area.

A

termination

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3
Q

Traffic control devices should be taken down in the same order that they were set up.

A

False

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4
Q

The three types of traffic signs defined by the MUTCD are regulatory, warning, and __?__.

A

guide

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5
Q

Regulatory signs are generally rectangular, with a black legend and border on a __?__ background.

A

white

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6
Q

Regulatory signs impose legal obligations on all drivers and must be authorized by the proper authorities who have jurisdiction over the roadway on which they are posted.

A

True

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7
Q

To provide advanced visual sight distance over preceding vehicles and to alert drivers of upcoming work, a __?__ warning device would be used.

A

high-level

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8
Q

Flaggers must be stationed at both ends of the project to hold traffic until the pilot car is available to guide motorists safely through the area.

A

True

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9
Q

Warning signs on an urban (high speed) road should be placed __?__ apart.

A

350’

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10
Q

The first warning sign on a highway should be placed at least __?__ before the transition area.

A

1,500’

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11
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In city work zones, warning signs should be spaced approximately __?__ apart.

A

100’

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12
Q

The process of diverting traffic from its normal path in order to safely guide motorists around a work site and provide maximum safety to workers is called __?__.

A

channelization

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13
Q

Cones that are used on highways at nighttime must be a minimum of __?__ in height.

A

28”

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14
Q

Drums that are used to channel traffic on rural roads must be at least 36 inches high and made of metal.

A

False

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15
Q

The different between a type 1 and type 2 barricade is that the type 2 barricade will have __?__.

A

two rails

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16
Q

To block a roadway that will be completely closed for a long period of time, a __?__ barricade is used.

A

Type III

17
Q

The stripes on a vertical panel angle upward in the direction that traffic is to pass.

A

False

18
Q

If traffic is to be moved laterally, a __?__ taper is used.

A

shifting

19
Q

When traffic is required to move into an adjacent lane, a __?__ taper is necessary.

A

merging

20
Q

A(n) __?__ taper lets drivers know that the closed lane around the work zone is now accessible and traffic can now use the previously closed lane.

A

downstream

21
Q

When a work area is on the side of the road, a(n) __?__ taper may be used.

A

shoulder

22
Q

The distance required to safely route traffic from one lane to another is called __?__ length.

A

taper

23
Q

A lane closure needs to be set up on a highway that has 12.5 foot wide lanes and a posted speed limit of 60 miles per hour. What is the required taper length?

A

750’

24
Q

The longitudinal buffer space, which is placed upstream from the work space on an interstate highway, with a 65 miles per hour speed limit should be __?__ in length.

A

645’

25
Q

What is the minimum number of cones required to set up a merging taper when the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour and the width of the lane to be closed is 11 feet?

A

12

26
Q

A buffer space is required in the activity area of a traffic control zone.

A

False

27
Q

When attached to the rear of protective vehicles, a truck-mounted __?__ is capable of absorbing the impact of errant vehicles and reduce the severity of rear-end collisions.

A

attenuator

28
Q

When visibility of both ends of the traffic control zone cannot be maintained at all times, two or more flaggers should be used.

A

True

29
Q

When work sites require three flaggers, the middle flagger should be designated as the __?__ flagger.

A

lead

30
Q

If radio contact between flaggers is lost, the flaggers should stop all traffic until radio contact is reestablished.

A

True