The exam is a 3 hour session.

The TOPS certification examination will include an assessment of knowledge in the areas of: 

Domain I: Traffic Operations Studies

1. Road user characteristics 
2. Traffic characteristics 
3. Data collection and analysis tools 
4. Field studies 
5. Site impact studies 
6. Documentation, reporting and presentation

Domain II: Traffic Devices

1. Fundamentals of traffic control devices 
2. Traffic signs
3. Pavement markings and delineation
4. Traffic signals
5. Temporary traffic control devices 
6. Intelligent transportation systems
7. Operation and maintenance of devices

Domain III: Elements of Design

1. Functional classification of roads 
2. Vehicle operating characteristics 
3. Horizontal alignment 
4. Vertical alignment 
5. Sight distance 
6. Cross section elements 
7. Intersection design 
8. Freeway and grade-separated intersection design

Domain IV: Traffic Safety

1. Interrelationship of drivers, non-motorized users, roadways and vehicle
2. Safety data analysis 
3. Safety countermeasures 
4. Safety hardware 
5. Safety reviews and audits

Domain V: Incident Management

1. Incident detection
2. Planning, response and recovery
3. Traveler advisory techniques
4. Corridor management

Domain VI: Transportation Management

1. Signal operations 
2. Parking 
3. Traffic calming and speed management
4. Multimodal systems
5. Accessibility guidelines 
6. Managed lanes
7. Transportation demand management