FLAGGER EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Good flaggers are responsible for... - ANSWERD. All of the above
The youngest, most inexperienced crew member always makes the best choices for
a flagger? - ANSWERB. False
Workers should rest near the flagger's position where they will be most visible, and
be able to converse with the flagger. - ANSWERB. False
When two flaggers are being used for two-way operations, each flagger should stand
on the shoulder of the roadway? - ANSWERA. True
In a stationary work zone, how far in advance of the taper should the flagger be
positioned? - ANSWERMinimum: 50 Feet
Maximum: 100 Feet
It is permissible to wear an orange or fluorescent yellow-green T-shirt to the flag,
rather than ANSI Class 2 safety apparel. - ANSWERB. False
Is it permissible to place the shaft of the stop/slow paddle inside of a traffic cone or
hand cart for stability, especially on windy days? - ANSWERB. False
During hours of daylight, flaggers are required to wear: - ANSWERC. ANSI Type I
Hard Hat
Flagging and traffic control associated with work zones are governed by law in
Pennsylvania. The following are applicable references - ANSWERD. All of the above
What are the two basic types of equipment used by flaggers to control traffic? -
ANSWER1. Stop/Slow Paddle
2. Red Flag
A stop/slow paddle should be used when a single flagger is controlling traffic in the
center of an intersection where traffic is approaching from more than one direction? -
ANSWERA. True
To stop traffic with a red flag, the flagger should wave the flag up and down? -
ANSWERB. False
To signal traffic to proceed, flaggers should use: - ANSWERB. Red flag
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Good flaggers are responsible for... - ANSWERD. All of the above
The youngest, most inexperienced crew member always makes the best choices for
a flagger? - ANSWERB. False
Workers should rest near the flagger's position where they will be most visible, and
be able to converse with the flagger. - ANSWERB. False
When two flaggers are being used for two-way operations, each flagger should stand
on the shoulder of the roadway? - ANSWERA. True
In a stationary work zone, how far in advance of the taper should the flagger be
positioned? - ANSWERMinimum: 50 Feet
Maximum: 100 Feet
It is permissible to wear an orange or fluorescent yellow-green T-shirt to the flag,
rather than ANSI Class 2 safety apparel. - ANSWERB. False
Is it permissible to place the shaft of the stop/slow paddle inside of a traffic cone or
hand cart for stability, especially on windy days? - ANSWERB. False
During hours of daylight, flaggers are required to wear: - ANSWERC. ANSI Type I
Hard Hat
Flagging and traffic control associated with work zones are governed by law in
Pennsylvania. The following are applicable references - ANSWERD. All of the above
What are the two basic types of equipment used by flaggers to control traffic? -
ANSWER1. Stop/Slow Paddle
2. Red Flag
A stop/slow paddle should be used when a single flagger is controlling traffic in the
center of an intersection where traffic is approaching from more than one direction? -
ANSWERA. True
To stop traffic with a red flag, the flagger should wave the flag up and down? -
ANSWERB. False
To signal traffic to proceed, flaggers should use: - ANSWERB. Red flag
