History
Traffic Signs
Acronyms
ITE
MUTCD
100

In 1926 The American Association of Highway Officials (AASHO) issued a standard set of traffic signs that were all this color

Yellow

100

What is the Shape and Orientation of the Yield Sign

Upside-down Triangle, Red Black and White

100

ADT

Average Daily Traffic

100

What Award(s) did this chapter win last year?

Chapter of the year and NCSITE Traffic Bowl Champions

100

Define Freeway

A divided Highway with a full control of access.

200

This was the first paved road in the United States

Woodward Ave.

200

What is the Color of Construction Signs?

Orange and Black

200

FHWA

Federal Highway Administration

200

What Careers does ITE mostly serve?

Transportation Engineers/Professionals and City Planners

200

Define Interchange

A system of interconnecting roadways providing for traffic movement between 2 or more highways that do not intersect at grade.

300

This President had the original idea for implementing highways in the US

Dwight Eisenhower

300

What is the Color of Regulatory Signs?

Red, Black, and White

300

VPH

Vehicles Per Hour

300

Who is the NC A&T SU Chapter Vice President?

Darrin 

300
Define Platoon

A group of vehicles traveling together voluntarily or involuntarily due to signals, geometrics or other factors.

400

He invented the first electric automated Traffic Signal

Garret Morgan

400

What is the Color and Shape of a Divided Highway Sign?

Black and White and Square/Rectangle

400

LOS

Level of Service

400

What year was ITE founded?

1930

400

Define Cycle Length

The time required for one o complete a sequence of signal indicators.

500

This President signed a bill that authorized the construction of the national system of interstates and highways, but did not have enough funding

Franklin D Roosevelt

500

What is the Color ad Shape of Narrow Road Signs?

Yellow and Black,  Diamond

500

MUTCD

Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices

500

Who is the current president of the North Carolina Section of The Institute of Transportation Engineers?

Josh Hurst

500

Define Traffic Control Device

A sign, signal, marking, or other device used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.

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