Acronyms
MOT stands for
What is Maintenance of Traffic?
This component of a roadway separates opposing lanes of traffic and provides a safety buffer between them.
What is a "Median"?
Temporary pavement markings, such as _______ lines, are used to guide drivers through construction zones.
What are "Temporary Lane" markings?
FHWA stands for this
What is Federal Highway Administration?
The area of a roadway designed for vehicles to stop or pull over to the side is known as this.
What is a "Shoulder"?
To help drivers make safe turns, this device is often installed at intersections to control the flow of traffic.
What is a "Traffic Signal" or "Traffic Light"?
This type of sign informs drivers of upcoming roadway conditions or hazards, such as curves or intersections.
What is a "Warning" sign?
AADT stands for this
What is annual average daily traffic?
This type of marking on the roadway indicates the division between lanes traveling in the same direction.
What are "Pavement Markings"?
Two highway classification categories
What are interstate highway, state highway, county roads and local roads and streets?
This method is used to shift traffic to one side of the roadway while work is being done on the other side.
What is "Lane Shifting"?
This acronym refers to a manual that provides guidance for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices in the United States.
What is "MUTCD"?
These features are often installed at intersections to help pedestrians safely cross the street.
What are "Crosswalks" or "Pedestrian Crossings"?
Which type of sign warns drivers of potential hazards or conditions ahead, such as curves or intersections?
what is "Warning Sign"?
Traffic controllers stationed at construction sites to direct traffic and ensure safety are commonly known by this term.
What are "Flaggers" or "Traffic Controllers"?
This component of a roadway helps direct stormwater away from the surface to prevent flooding and erosion.
What are "Drainage Systems"?
Which type of road is designed to allow vehicles to travel at higher speeds with limited access points?
What are "Expressway or Freeway"?
What temporary measure is used to guide traffic and create temporary lanes or barriers within a construction zone?
What is a "Traffic Cone"?