Course description
In Traffic Signal Configuration - Revised 2010, you'll learn ...
- The 2009 Edition of the MUTCD
- Traffic Control Signal Definitions
- Application of Steady Signal Indications
- Application of Steady Signal Indications for Left Turns
Overview
Credit: 6 PDH
Length: 63 pages
This six hour course will discuss the traffic signal configuration to determine the proper phasing and signal layout to be installed at an intersection that conforms to the latest 2009 Edition to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (USDOT MUTCD). To properly design a traffic signal at an intersection, the Engineer must understand all the rules and standards that govern the installation by learning the meanings of each signal indication and what can be legally installed and what is an illegal installation.
Attendee of this course will be able to master the operations, the purpose of the traffic signal indication, and the relationship of the signal heads with the approaching traffic. These relationships if not properly mastered can cause vehicle and pedestrian accidents within the intersection involving years of litigation.
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to determine:
- The regulations governing the installation of traffic signals
- The meaning of each signal indication and its usage
- Left and Right Turn Signal configuration alternatives
- Prohibited Signal Indications
- Flashing signal indications
- Flashing RED and YELLOW ARROW indications
- The placement of the signal faces with the intersection
- Arrangement of the signal indications per approach
- The signal configuration alternatives
Do you work at this company and want to update this page?
Is there out-of-date information about your company or courses published here? Fill out this form to get in touch with us.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 30 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
Training content
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- The 2009 Edition of the MUTCD
- Traffic Control Signal Definitions
- Application of Steady Signal Indications
- Application of Steady Signal Indications for Left Turns
- Application of Steady Signal Indications for Right Turns
- Prohibited Steady Signal Indications
- Application of Flashing Signal Indications
- Application of Flashing RED and YELLOW ARROW indications
- Size, Number and Location of Signal Face by Approach
- Number and Arrangement of Signal Sections in Vehicle Signal Faces
- Visibility, Shielding, and Positioning of Signal Faces
- Illumination of Lenses
Costs
Quick stats about PDHengineer?
Trusted by over 60,000 engineers to meet PDH requirements
Earn reward tokens with each course purchase
Triple guarantee that courses will be accepted by your state licensing board
Contact this provider
Professional Engineers have trusted PDHengineer to provide high-quality PDH courses since 2003. A large library of PDH courses and live, interactive webinars means that engineers can find PDH course material covering all of the major engineering disciplines. Plus, all PDHengineer...