Flagger Review

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1) Each flagger is required to wear a

• a. Fluorescent orange safety vest
• b. Fluorescent orange with strong yellow/green stripes safety vest
• c. Strong yellow green with silver stripes safety vest
• d. Safety vest that meets ANSI/SEA 107-2004 for Conspicuity Class 2 garments

2) What is the size regulation for the red emergency flag?

• a. 8" x” 8”
• b. 12" x 12"
• c. 20" x 20"
• d. 24" x 24"

3) Proper flagging includes

• a. Standing in the open lane with the stop/slow paddle
• b. Sitting on the side of the road until traffic is visible
• c. Not leaving your flagger station until properly relieved
• d. Visiting with the work crew on their lunch break

4) Planning considerations for effective traffic control set-ups include:

• a. Volume of traffic
• b. Speed of traffic
• c. Type of roadway
• d. All of the above

5) What is the minimum height requirement for traffic cones used on freeways and high-speed roadways and when work is performed after dark?

• a. 30 inches
• b. 28 inches
• c. 24 inches
• d. 18 inches

6) When stopping traffic, the flagger should face oncoming traffic with the STOP face of the paddle showing and

• a. the palm of the free hand exposed to indicate the vehicle to stop
• b. the palm of the free hand turned down to indicate the vehicle to stop
• c. the free arm in a downward motion to indicate the vehicle to stop
• d. the free arm held at the side so the driver is not confused

7) To release stopped traffic, the flagger shall:

• a. Turn the sign paddle to SLOW and allow traffic to proceed
• b. Motion the vehicles to proceed and return to the shoulder of the road
• c. Return to shoulder of the road, turn SLOW sign toward traffic, motion traffic to proceed
• d. Release the vehicles when the work crew signals all clear

8) Communication between flaggers may include:

• a. Visual communication
• b. Pre-determined signals
• c. Two-way radios
• d. All of the above

9) STOP/SLOW sign paddles are shaped:

• a. In a round design
• b. In a diamond shaped design
• c. In an octagon shaped design
• d. In a square shaped design