Traffic Control Flagger Tips & Tricks PG&E: Q’s And A’s
What signs do you use for a flagger set up? Right Ans - Road work
ahead, one lane road ahead, flagger symbol, be prepared to stop
What signs do you use for a lane closure? Right Ans - Road work ahead,
left/right lane closed ahead, left/right lane closed symbol, share the road,
arrow board, lane closed.
What signs do you use for a road closure? Right Ans - Road work ahead,
road closed ahead, detour, road closed
What signs do you use for a shoulder set up? Right Ans - Road work
ahead, shoulder work ahead, shoulder closed
What signs do you use for a lane shift? Right Ans - Road work ahead,
lane shift symbol
What is the rule with an open bell hole? Right Ans - Someone always
needs to be stationed on watch just in case pedestrians fall in.
If there is work being performed on or near the sidewalk... Right Ans -
We need to close the sidewalk down with cones, cone toppers, or a traffic
cone bar.
What is the general rule for advanced warning sign spacing? Right Ans -
Add a zero to the end of the mph (ie:25mph -> 250ft)
The Stopping Sight Distance should enable Road users to.... Right Ans -
See the primary flagger station and safely stop. (stay visible & extend your
spacing around bends/hills)
What is the minimum amount of signs someone must see before arriving at
the work zone? Right Ans - 2 signs
What is the minimum amount of feet you need for a lane? Right Ans - 10
feet (12ft for buses & trucks)
What signs do you use for a flagger set up? Right Ans - Road work
ahead, one lane road ahead, flagger symbol, be prepared to stop
What signs do you use for a lane closure? Right Ans - Road work ahead,
left/right lane closed ahead, left/right lane closed symbol, share the road,
arrow board, lane closed.
What signs do you use for a road closure? Right Ans - Road work ahead,
road closed ahead, detour, road closed
What signs do you use for a shoulder set up? Right Ans - Road work
ahead, shoulder work ahead, shoulder closed
What signs do you use for a lane shift? Right Ans - Road work ahead,
lane shift symbol
What is the rule with an open bell hole? Right Ans - Someone always
needs to be stationed on watch just in case pedestrians fall in.
If there is work being performed on or near the sidewalk... Right Ans -
We need to close the sidewalk down with cones, cone toppers, or a traffic
cone bar.
What is the general rule for advanced warning sign spacing? Right Ans -
Add a zero to the end of the mph (ie:25mph -> 250ft)
The Stopping Sight Distance should enable Road users to.... Right Ans -
See the primary flagger station and safely stop. (stay visible & extend your
spacing around bends/hills)
What is the minimum amount of signs someone must see before arriving at
the work zone? Right Ans - 2 signs
What is the minimum amount of feet you need for a lane? Right Ans - 10
feet (12ft for buses & trucks)
