FLAGGER 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
How long flagger certification is valid - (ANSWER)3 years
TTC - (ANSWER)Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous - (ANSWER)Conspicuity
All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or
adjacent to a street, highway, or bikeway by authority of a public agency having jurisdiction. -
(ANSWER)Traffic Control Devices
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards - (ANSWER)-MUTCD -Local -State -Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices - (ANSWER)-Cones -Signs -Vehicle strobe -High visibility
garments
(5) Principles of traffic control devices - (ANSWER)-Fulfill a need -Command attention -Convey a clear,
simple meaning -Command repect from road users -Give adequate time for proper response
Score needed to pass the flagger written exam - (ANSWER)80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. - (ANSWER)Shoulder by the fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and channeling devices - (ANSWER)Fixed
Object & Sideswipe
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------ high. - (ANSWER)18" wide, 6"
letters
, FLAGGER 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. - (ANSWER)-On/Under a Bridge -On/Under an
overpass -In a vehicle
Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance. - (ANSWER)1000 ft
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn. - (ANSWER)Class 3
35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) - (ANSWER)Wind chill formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an electric arrow panel. - (ANSWER)7'
For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated should be visible for at least this
minimum distance. - (ANSWER)650'
SPF - (ANSWER)Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block. - (ANSWER)400 minutes (20 X SPF #)
The distance between the flagging station and the work space should never be less than ____ away. -
(ANSWER)50 ft
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited where the work space is behind a barrier, more
than 2ft behind the curb, or 15ft from the edge of any roadway - (ANSWER)2ft - 15ft rule
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more than 3 days. -
(ANSWER)Long-Term Stationary
ANSWERS.
How long flagger certification is valid - (ANSWER)3 years
TTC - (ANSWER)Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous - (ANSWER)Conspicuity
All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or
adjacent to a street, highway, or bikeway by authority of a public agency having jurisdiction. -
(ANSWER)Traffic Control Devices
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards - (ANSWER)-MUTCD -Local -State -Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices - (ANSWER)-Cones -Signs -Vehicle strobe -High visibility
garments
(5) Principles of traffic control devices - (ANSWER)-Fulfill a need -Command attention -Convey a clear,
simple meaning -Command repect from road users -Give adequate time for proper response
Score needed to pass the flagger written exam - (ANSWER)80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. - (ANSWER)Shoulder by the fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and channeling devices - (ANSWER)Fixed
Object & Sideswipe
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------ high. - (ANSWER)18" wide, 6"
letters
, FLAGGER 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. - (ANSWER)-On/Under a Bridge -On/Under an
overpass -In a vehicle
Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance. - (ANSWER)1000 ft
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn. - (ANSWER)Class 3
35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) - (ANSWER)Wind chill formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an electric arrow panel. - (ANSWER)7'
For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated should be visible for at least this
minimum distance. - (ANSWER)650'
SPF - (ANSWER)Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block. - (ANSWER)400 minutes (20 X SPF #)
The distance between the flagging station and the work space should never be less than ____ away. -
(ANSWER)50 ft
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited where the work space is behind a barrier, more
than 2ft behind the curb, or 15ft from the edge of any roadway - (ANSWER)2ft - 15ft rule
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more than 3 days. -
(ANSWER)Long-Term Stationary
