Flagging - Knowledge Check: Questions/Solutions
Which Federal document provides the national standards and guidelines
for flagger control? Right Ans - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD)
When setting up a temporary traffic control zone, signs (such as flagger
ahead, road work ahead, etc.) should be placed in the buffer space. Right
Ans - False
Why should you refrain from using an arrow board on a one-lane, two-way
road? Right Ans - Because it would direct traffic to merge into a head-on
collision
What is the MINIMUM size requirement of a stop/slow paddle? Right
Ans - 18"x18"
Hardhats are not required by the MUTCD. Right Ans - True
Class __ apparel is recommended for nighttime flagging operations.
Right Ans - 3
Vehicle weight, traffic speed, pedestrians, and weather conditions are all
factors that affect ___________. Right Ans - Stopping distance
Which of the following is the preferred flagger location? Right Ans - On
the shoulder, at the beginning of the taper
Hills may affect a flagger's location. Right Ans - True
Below are the steps you should take if a driver ignores you. Please identify
the correct order for each action using the numbered drop-down boxes on
the left.
Notify your supervisor
Alert other workers
Maintain your post
Note information about the violator, if possible
Protect yourself Right Ans - 5
Which Federal document provides the national standards and guidelines
for flagger control? Right Ans - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD)
When setting up a temporary traffic control zone, signs (such as flagger
ahead, road work ahead, etc.) should be placed in the buffer space. Right
Ans - False
Why should you refrain from using an arrow board on a one-lane, two-way
road? Right Ans - Because it would direct traffic to merge into a head-on
collision
What is the MINIMUM size requirement of a stop/slow paddle? Right
Ans - 18"x18"
Hardhats are not required by the MUTCD. Right Ans - True
Class __ apparel is recommended for nighttime flagging operations.
Right Ans - 3
Vehicle weight, traffic speed, pedestrians, and weather conditions are all
factors that affect ___________. Right Ans - Stopping distance
Which of the following is the preferred flagger location? Right Ans - On
the shoulder, at the beginning of the taper
Hills may affect a flagger's location. Right Ans - True
Below are the steps you should take if a driver ignores you. Please identify
the correct order for each action using the numbered drop-down boxes on
the left.
Notify your supervisor
Alert other workers
Maintain your post
Note information about the violator, if possible
Protect yourself Right Ans - 5
