Route Survey

2. Perkins STC's objective of this training is to provide knowledge of the following? *This question is required.

• To develop a standard for route surveys
• To illustrate the various roadway and intersection points that need reviewing prior to travel.
• To explain the various tools and procedures used to determine whether a route is viable for a particular load.
• All of the above.

3. What is the standard procedure height for setting the height pole above the load height? *This question is required.

• 2"
• 4"
• 6"
• 10"

4. When taking pictures of an intersection you should first, take a picture of the street signs (for clarification) and then take pictures of the intersections. *This question is required.

• True
• False

5. Pick THREE things to look for when performing a site survey. *This question is required.

• The color of the building.
• The location to assemble/load the equipment.
• The ground conditions.
• The nearest gas station.
• The nearest hotel.
• Any need for 3rd party support.

6. Pick TWO measuring tools to use when doing a route survey. *This question is required.

• Grade rod.
• Rope.
• Laser measuring devices.
• Yard stick.
• Measuring wheel.

7. When checking an overhead bridge, you need to note what type of bridge it is. (For example, box girder, suspension bridge, etc). *This question is required.

• True
• False

8. When should you use the lights beacons? *This question is required.

• All the time.
• When you will be out of the vehicle taking measurements.
• They are not necessary and should not be used.
• Whenever you are running the height pole.

9. A site survey and a route survey are two different types of surveys that may be conducted. *This question is required.

• True
• False

10. What statement is NOT true. *This question is required.

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Bridges typically have a high sie and a low side.
• Slam on your brakes just before approaching an overhead obstacle with the height pole.
• Measure twice, be accurate with your measurements.

11. Providing detailed survey notes and photos are optional. *This question is required.

• True
• False

12. Where should the vehicle be parked when getting out to take measurements? *This question is required.

• In the middle of the road.
• Off the road and out of the way.
• On somebody's lawn.
• The nearest gas station.

13. Where can blank survey forms be found? *This question is required.

• In the escort vehicle
• In your project folder
• In a Mobile Business Center
• Perkins Operations Center (POC)

14. What THREE things do you need to measure / check for when reviewing an intersection. *This question is required.

• Signs/poles and the offset from the roadway.
• Whether the signs can be removed.
• A traffic count.
• Center medians and whether they can be driven over.
• What type of restaurant is on the corner.