California Flagger Certification UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What equipment is required for a flagger on a California State Highway (Caltrans) project? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔*Stop/Slow paddle
*Safety glasses and a white hardhat
*High-visibility apparel
On a California State Highway, when flagging, flaggers shall wear as a minimum ANSI 107
Class WHAT high-visibility safety apparel (clothing)? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔3
If an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, is approaching your flagger station, you
should... - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Provide a clear path only if safe
The preferred flagger location of a flagger working on the closed lane is what? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔On the shoulder in front of the flagger taper
If you get tired when working as a flagger, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Tell
your supervisor and ask for a break
When flagging, flags (as signaling devices) are... - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Limited to
emergencies
What does a "lead flagger" do? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Controls the flagger activity and
takes care of any issues related to traffic control
If you encounter a hostile driver, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Avoid arguing
and be as courteous and professional as possible
Advance warning signs, such as the symbolic FLAGGER AHEAD sign, are located in the
what? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Advance warning area
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What equipment is required for a flagger on a California State Highway (Caltrans) project? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔*Stop/Slow paddle
*Safety glasses and a white hardhat
*High-visibility apparel
On a California State Highway, when flagging, flaggers shall wear as a minimum ANSI 107
Class WHAT high-visibility safety apparel (clothing)? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔3
If an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, is approaching your flagger station, you
should... - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Provide a clear path only if safe
The preferred flagger location of a flagger working on the closed lane is what? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔On the shoulder in front of the flagger taper
If you get tired when working as a flagger, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Tell
your supervisor and ask for a break
When flagging, flags (as signaling devices) are... - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Limited to
emergencies
What does a "lead flagger" do? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Controls the flagger activity and
takes care of any issues related to traffic control
If you encounter a hostile driver, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Avoid arguing
and be as courteous and professional as possible
Advance warning signs, such as the symbolic FLAGGER AHEAD sign, are located in the
what? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Advance warning area
