California Flagger Certification Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+

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 2 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 If a crash happens in the line of waiting traffic, you should... Correct Answer: Stay at your station and continue to control traffic until you receive instructions from your supervisor or a police officer In California, each advance warning sign in each direction of travel must be equipped with at least WHAT for daytime closures? 3 Correct Answer: Two 16 inches square orange flags A flagger operation is taking place on a two-lane highway with multiple access points. What is true about this operation? Correct Answer: All access points must be controlled by a flagger To stop traffic with a STOP/SLOW paddle, you should... Correct Answer: Face traffic and aim the STOP paddle face toward traffic in a stationary position with the arm extended horizontally away from the body, and hold the free arm with the palm of the hand above shoulder level toward approaching traffic How many cones are required at the flagger station? Correct Answer: 3