Traffic Control Person Practice Exam #2

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1 Traffic Control Person Practice Exam #2 Please read all of the questions carefully! There may be more than one correct answer. Circle the BEST answer to complete the following statements or answer the questions: Good Luck! 1. How often must a Traffic Control person re-qualify? A) Every year B) Every two years C) Every three years D) There is no requirement for TCPs to re-qualify 2. The requirements for using TCPs are found in: A) Section 18 of the OHS Regulation B) Table A of the Manual for Work on Roadways C) Section 32.7 of the Motor Vehicle Act D) None of the above 3. TCPs usually work during good weather when there is a lot of construction. 4. Symptoms of cold stress include: A) slurred speech, memory lapse and drowsiness B) hot flashes C) increased awareness D) extreme thirst 5. Traffic Control Supervisors (TCSs) are responsible for ensuring that: A) avalanche control is done correctly B) TCPs competently and safely control traffic C) Equipment Operators are trained in Traffic Control D) All of the above 6. Safety meetings must always be at the end of each shift. 7. If you are injured at work, you must report it within 3 working days.

2 8. If a worker exhibits signs or reports symptoms of heat stress or strain, the worker must be: A) given Aspirin B) given a new job C) removed from hot environment and treated by an appropriate first aid attendant, if available, or by a physician D) none of the above 9. Employers must ensure a copy of the Traffic Control Manual is available at the worksite. 10. The Motor Vehicle Act Regulations do not apply in work zones because WorkSafeBC has authority in these zones. 11. The required type of footwear for TCPs is: A) steel-toed runners B) any CSA approved boot or shoe with tor protection C) CSA approved footwear with ankle, sole, and toe protection D) Any type of footwear that provides protection from hazards 12. A traffic control person must wear retro-reflective wrist and ankle bands. 13. Common construction equipment used on public roads includes: A) tower cranes B) graders, excavators and rollers C) graders, forklifts and gantry cranes D) all of the above 14. The sign number of the Crew Working Ahead sign is C You should regularly check your headgear to make sure that: A) the liner is clean B) your name has not come off C) the brim is not sharp D) the hat has not become brittle

3 16. The emergency stop signal for equipment is: A) wave one hand back and forth over your head B) hold your arm straight up and your hand clenched in a fist C) extend both arms from the shoulder and wave them back and forth D) wave both arms from shoulder height over your head and down repeatedly 17. The buffer space is just before the transition area. 18. The purpose of the buffer space is to: A) warn motorists that workers and equipment occupy the normal traffic lanes B) close off the lane or lanes in which work is being done C) provide a space where motorists may regain control of their vehicles or stop if they fail to respond to the advanced warnings or traffic control devices in the transition area D) guide the traffic back to its normal lane 19. What is the most important consideration in a traffic control zone? A) The placement of the control zone B) The placement of the signs C) The organization of the zone D) The safety of the zone 20. What should you do if you are asked to work alone in an isolated location? A) Refuse B) Make sure your radio works C) This is a normal part of the TCP job and does not need any special procedures D) Find out who will check on you and when, what to do if checks are not made on time, and emergency rescue procedures 21. Traffic control devices must be removed when they are no longer required. 22. Who puts out the signs in the work zone and takes them in when work ends? A) Road Foreman B) Truck Driver C) Traffic Control Person / TCP Supervisor D) One of the workers

4 23. TCPs are responsible for providing: A) safety headgear, safety footwear and high visibility vests B) safety headgear, wrist bands, vests and water bottles C) radios, safety headgear and safety footwear D) clothing to protect from the elements, safety headgear and safety footwear 24. All construction equipment used on roads in BC must be bright yellow with a white retro reflective strip around the top. 25. One important consideration when directing traffic around an excavator is: A) the color of the excavator B) the type of tires C) counter weight swing area D) engine type 26. Where can a Traffic Control Person find the documentation of the distances required between signs and cones? A) Table 3c, Motor Vehicle Act B) Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways C) Appendix 5b, Industrial Health and Safety regulations D) From the foreman of the worksite 27. When are TCPs required to wear eye protection? A) In areas where there are flying objects or high dust levels B) Only when standing inside a work zone C) Only on gravel or newly paved road surfaces D) At all times 28. When controlling traffic during darkness TCPs must use a flashlight with a red signaling wand. 29. When deciding where to position yourself, the most important considerations are: A) the location shown in the Traffic Control Manual diagram and the road configuration B) highest visibility and your escape route C) location of the other TCP and the traffic volumes D) the location indicated in WorkSafeBC Regulation

5 30. When a violation occurs, you should: A) record as much information as you can as soon as possible B) try to find a witness of the event C) leave your position and find your supervisor D) only record information that you will not remember 31. There are 9 classifications of dangerous goods 32. A broken gas main is very hazardous because: A) there is no way of telling that a line has been broken B) the gas could cause an explosion C) a gas leak is expensive and hard on the environment D) none of the above 33. If an over-width vehicle or load approaches your work zone, you should: A) stand clear to allow it to pass B) stop the vehicle and check with the driver to ensure there is enough clearance C) call your Supervisor D) evacuate the work area 34. When using two-way radios, the Traffic Control Person should also use batons or tokens to signify the last vehicle in the line travelling through a sing lane control zone. 35. What must be done if blasting is to be done near a public roadway? A) Traffic must be detoured at least 1000 meters away B) Warning signs or a TCP must be posted to remind motorist to turn off radio transmitters and cell phones C) Motorists must turn off their engines D) An area of one quarter square kilometer must be evacuated 36. to patch a single pothole in one lane of a straight roadway with low volume traffic, where the job will take less than 15 minutes and there are no other expected problems, a TCP is required. 37. If an emergency vehicle with lights and/or siren on is approaching the site, you should: A) if safe, signal any other TCPs and immediately provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle

6 B) stop the emergency vehicle and find out what the problem is C) get off the road D) use the emergency stop signal to shut down all equipment on the worksite 38. How often should you check your traffic control devices once they are placed? A) every hour B) every shift C) every month D) as often as necessary to maintain the safety of the zone 39. The three basic road types are two-lane/two-way roads, multi-lane roads, and: A) intersection B) railway crossings C) entrance ramps D) freeways 40. Temporary traffic control devices in work zones can only be changed by: A) Police of Ministry of Transportation Officials B) Traffic Control Supervisors C) Traffic Control Supervisors and TCPs D) Equipment operators, WorkSafeBC Inspectors and TCPs Exam score: / 40 Percent (Score x 2.5) = %