When setting up a traffic control zone, which statement best reflects escape route planning?

• A. Ensure you expose yourself to traffic to quickly retreat if needed.
• B. Always have an escape route.
• C. Do not inform teammates about your planned path.
• D. Escape routes are unnecessary if you wear high-visibility gear.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that planning an escape path is a key part of setting up a traffic control zone, so you can move to safety quickly if something goes wrong. Having an escape route means you’re not guessing where to go when danger appears—you’ve prearranged a clear path to a safe area and you can reach it without delay. This plan should be communicated to the team before you start work and kept free of obstacles so you can execute it smoothly if needed. Wearing high-visibility gear helps visibility, but it does not replace the need for a prepared exit route; exposing yourself to traffic or withholding planned routes from teammates would undermine safety.