BCCSA Traffic Control Person Practice Test
Free · 104 Questions.

Question 1

A highway is posted at 100 km/h, but a construction speed limit of 70 km/h is in effect through the work zone. May traffic control persons control traffic there?

• A. No, because TCPs may only be used where the regular posted speed is 60 km/h or less on the road.
• B. Yes, because TCPs are prohibited only where the speed limit in effect is greater than 70 km/h.
• C. No, because the regular posted speed of 100 km/h still governs the work zone for TCP use.
• D. Yes, but only after the construction speed limit has been lowered below 50 km/h in the zone.

Explanation: Section 18.6(a) bars TCPs from controlling traffic where the speed limits in effect are greater than 70 km/h.

Question 2

Where must the horizontal bands on a TCP's arms and legs be placed?

• A. Above the elbows and above the knees, on the side facing traffic.
• B. Across the shoulders and thighs, so the bands face oncoming traffic.
• C. Below the elbows and below the knees, on both arms and both legs.
• D. On the forearms and ankles of the arm and leg nearest the traffic.

Explanation: Section 18.9(c)(v) requires horizontal combination stripes encircling both arms and both legs, placed below the elbows and below the knees.

Question 3

A TCP is about to direct traffic at an intersection with working traffic signals and stop signs. What must happen to the existing controls?

• A. The signals are shut off or set to flash, and the stop signs are covered.
• B. The signals keep cycling normally and the TCP follows each signal phase.
• C. The signals are set to all-red and the stop signs are left visible to drivers.
• D. The signals stay on as a backup, and the stop signs are left uncovered.

Explanation: Section 5.6.3: TCP direction in an intersection cannot conflict with existing intersection control. Traffic signals shall be shut off or changed to flash mode, and stop signs shall be covered.

Question 4

An errant vehicle enters the work zone heading toward the TCP. What is the TCP responsible for doing?

• A. Standing firm and showing the STOP paddle to the driver until the vehicle stops.
• B. Stepping behind the nearest work vehicle to take refuge until it has passed.
• C. Moving into the opposing lane to wave the driver clear of the work area.
• D. Using the planned escape route and alerting site personnel by radio or audible device.

Explanation: Section 5.7.1: if an errant vehicle enters the work site, TCPs are responsible for using their escape routes. If the vehicle is not stopping they notify site personnel by radio or audible device and note details for follow-up.

Question 5

A crew finds a fallen branch that can be removed in 4 minutes. A risk evaluation answers Yes to all four criteria. Which layout applies?

• A. The brief-duration work layout.
• B. The emergent work layout.
• C. The short-duration lane closure layout.
• D. The long-duration lane closure layout.

Explanation: Section 6.10: if all four risk criteria (duration of 5 minutes or less, sight distance, traffic volume under 5 vehicles per lane per minute, and good conditions) are Yes, the emergent work layout may be used. One or two No answers means brief-duration, and three or more No answers needs more control.