FLAGGER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Good flaggers are responsible for... - Answer -D. All of the above
The youngest, most inexperienced crew member always makes the best choices for a
flagger? - Answer -B. False
Flagging and traffic control associated with work zones are governed by law in
Pennsylvania. The following are applicable references - Answer -D. All of the above
What are the two basic types of equipment used by flaggers to control traffic? - Answer
-1. 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? -
Answer -A. True
To stop traffic with a red flag, the flagger should wave the flag up and down? - Answer -
B. False
To signal traffic to proceed, flaggers should use: - Answer -B. Red flag
It is permissible to talk on a cell phone as long as the flagger remains attentive to their
duties? - Answer -B. False
Workers should rest near the flagger's position where they will be most visible, and be
able to converse with the flagger. - Answer -B. False
When two flaggers are being used for two-way operations, each flagger should stand on
the shoulder of the roadway? - Answer -A. True
During hours of daylight, flaggers are required to wear: - Answer -C. ANSI Type I Hard
Hat
At night, a red light wand may be used instead of a stop/slow paddle or a red flag? -
Answer -A. True
Between work shifts when flaggers are not in place, "Flagger Ahead" signs should be
left in place to get drivers accustomed to the work zone? - Answer -A. True
How many channelizing devices (e.g., cones) are required in a taper in a stationary
operation when traffic is controlled by one or more flaggers? - Answer -B. Minimum of
six
Good flaggers are responsible for... - Answer -D. All of the above
The youngest, most inexperienced crew member always makes the best choices for a
flagger? - Answer -B. False
Flagging and traffic control associated with work zones are governed by law in
Pennsylvania. The following are applicable references - Answer -D. All of the above
What are the two basic types of equipment used by flaggers to control traffic? - Answer
-1. 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? -
Answer -A. True
To stop traffic with a red flag, the flagger should wave the flag up and down? - Answer -
B. False
To signal traffic to proceed, flaggers should use: - Answer -B. Red flag
It is permissible to talk on a cell phone as long as the flagger remains attentive to their
duties? - Answer -B. False
Workers should rest near the flagger's position where they will be most visible, and be
able to converse with the flagger. - Answer -B. False
When two flaggers are being used for two-way operations, each flagger should stand on
the shoulder of the roadway? - Answer -A. True
During hours of daylight, flaggers are required to wear: - Answer -C. ANSI Type I Hard
Hat
At night, a red light wand may be used instead of a stop/slow paddle or a red flag? -
Answer -A. True
Between work shifts when flaggers are not in place, "Flagger Ahead" signs should be
left in place to get drivers accustomed to the work zone? - Answer -A. True
How many channelizing devices (e.g., cones) are required in a taper in a stationary
operation when traffic is controlled by one or more flaggers? - Answer -B. Minimum of
six
