MUTCD Part 7 Chapter 7A-F: Traffic Controls for School Areas

Course Synopsis:

This course material derives from the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices as issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The quiz author is J. Cloyce Darnell, P.E.

Do you know whether signs used for school area traffic shall be retroreflectorized or illuminated?

“Pedestrian safety depends upon public understanding of accepted methods for efficient traffic control. Neither pedestrians on their way to or from school nor road users can be expected to move safely in school areas unless they understand both the need for traffic controls and how these controls function for their benefit.”

This course offers general and specific criteria for Traffic Controls for School Areas to engineers providing traffic control design, installation, construction, and inspection services.

Course Objectives:

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills regarding Temporary Controls for School Areas:

• General Considerations and Requirements

• Signs and Markings

• Signals

• Crossing Supervision

• Grade-Separated Crossings

• Figures for Route Plan Map, Signs, and Markings

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