MUTCD - IMSA - Sign Technician QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
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Course
IMSA
Institution
IMSA
What does MUTCD stand for? - ANSWER Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
In the MUTCD manual, a standard includes what words? - ANSWER should, shall, may
In the MUTCD manual, guidance does not inlcude what words? - ANSWER should
MUTCD - IMSA - Sign Technician
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
What does MUTCD stand for? - ANSWER Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
In the MUTCD manual, a standard includes what words? - ANSWER should, shall, may
In the MUTCD manual, guidance does not inlcude what words? - ANSWER should, shall, may
What is an engineering study? - ANSWER a traffic study performed by an engineer or assistant that
documents everything studied
What is an enginering judgement? - ANSWER an informal traffic evaluation performed by an engineer or
assistant and doesn't have to document what was studied.
What are the similarities between an engineering study and an engineering judgment? - ANSWER done
by an engineer or an assistant & traffic control decisions are made
What are the differences between an engineering study and an engineering judgment? - ANSWER Study
- engineer analyzes and evaluated, and documents all areas studied
Judgement - engineer uses their own knowledge and doesn't have to document areas studied
What is the purpose of traffic control devices? - ANSWER to promote highway safety and efficiency by
providing orderly movement
What is prohibited on all traffic control devices and thier supports? - ANSWER advertisements and
anything not put on by agency putting out the sign
What are the 4 basic requirements of traffic control devices? - ANSWER N.A.R.M.T.
, *fulfill a need
*command attention and respect
*convey a clear, simple meaning
*give adequate time for a proper response
What type of sign(s) are orange? - ANSWER construction
What type of sign(s) are purple? - ANSWER
What type of sign(s) are yellow? - ANSWER warning
What are the 5 types of signs? - ANSWER *regulatory
*warning
*guide
*construction
*school
What do regulatory signs do? (Hint: definition) - ANSWER give notice of traffic laws or regulations
What are, at least 3, examples of regulatory signs? - ANSWER *stop
*yield
*speed limit
*Do not enter
*road closed
*wieght limit
*many more
What color(s) are regulatory signs? - ANSWER *black and white
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