2-6-8 Flagging, Signs, and Barricades – Part III Flashcards
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.
True
The traffic control zone consists of an advanced warning area, a transition area, an activity area, and a(n) __?__ area.
termination
Traffic control devices should be taken down in the same order that they were set up.
False
The three types of traffic signs defined by the MUTCD are regulatory, warning, and __?__.
guide
Regulatory signs are generally rectangular, with a black legend and border on a __?__ background.
white
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.
True
To provide advanced visual sight distance over preceding vehicles and to alert drivers of upcoming work, a __?__ warning device would be used.
high-level
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.
True
Warning signs on an urban (high speed) road should be placed __?__ apart.
350’
The first warning sign on a highway should be placed at least __?__ before the transition area.
1,500’
In city work zones, warning signs should be spaced approximately __?__ apart.
100’
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 __?__.
channelization
Cones that are used on highways at nighttime must be a minimum of __?__ in height.
28”
Drums that are used to channel traffic on rural roads must be at least 36 inches high and made of metal.
False
The different between a type 1 and type 2 barricade is that the type 2 barricade will have __?__.
two rails