MOT Advanced Warning Sign Placement 2

Question 1

On a roadway with a posted speed limit of 55 mph, what is the minimum advance warning distance recommended by the MUTCD for the first warning sign?

Accepted Answer

1000 feet

Answer

The MUTCD recommends a 1000-foot advance warning distance for speed limits of 45–55 mph on two-lane roads.

Question 2

Which factor does NOT directly influence the required advance warning sign distance?

Accepted Answer

Road surface color

Answer

Road surface color has no bearing on advance warning distance calculations under MUTCD guidelines.

Question 3

When a work zone is located just beyond a horizontal curve, where should the first advance warning sign be placed?

Accepted Answer

Before the curve so drivers see it on the tangent

Answer

Signs placed before the curve ensure drivers receive warning while still on a straight tangent with full visibility.

Question 4

A 'Road Work Ahead' sign is considered what type of device in an advance warning area?

Accepted Answer

Temporary traffic control sign

Answer

Temporary traffic control (TTC) signs, including 'Road Work Ahead,' are the primary warning devices in the advance warning area.

Question 5

For a short-duration work zone on a high-speed arterial, which sign sequence is correct approaching the work zone?

Accepted Answer

Road Work Ahead → Worker Symbol → Be Prepared to Stop

Answer

The standard advance warning sequence begins with 'Road Work Ahead,' followed by more specific information signs, then action signs like 'Be Prepared to Stop.'

(MOT) Maintenance of Traffic Certification Practice Test

(MOT) Maintenance of Traffic Certification Practice Test

MOT Advanced Warning Sign Placement 2