California Flagger Certification
Questions and Answers
A flagger operation is taking place on a two-lane highway with multiple access points.
What is true about this operation? - ANSWER-All access points must be controlled by a
flagger
A good flagger should have what? - ANSWER-*A sense of responsibility
*Ability to maneuver quickly
*The proper equipment to do the job
According to the Caltrans' Standard Plans, how long is a flagger taper for a 45-mph
highway with 12-foot lanes? - ANSWER-50-100 feet maximum
Advance warning signs, such as the symbolic FLAGGER AHEAD sign, are located in
the what? - ANSWER-Advance warning area
How long is a buffer space on a 40-mph two-lane road? - ANSWER-305 feet minimum
How many cones are required at the flagger station? - ANSWER-3
If a crash happens in the line of waiting traffic, you should... - ANSWER-Stay at your
station and continue to control traffic until you receive instructions from your supervisor
or a police officer
If a driver ignores your STOP command, you should... - ANSWER-Make sure you are
safe and then warn fellow workers
If an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, is approaching your flagger station,
you should... - ANSWER-Provide a clear path only if safe
If flags are being used to control traffic during an emergency, they shall be... -
ANSWER-Red and 24 inches square
If only one flagger is being used for one-lane, two-way operation, the flagger should... -
ANSWER-Stand on the shoulder opposite from the work area
If you encounter a hostile driver, you should... - ANSWER-Avoid arguing and be as
courteous and professional as possible
If you get tired when working as a flagger, you should... - ANSWER-Tell your supervisor
and ask for a break
Questions and Answers
A flagger operation is taking place on a two-lane highway with multiple access points.
What is true about this operation? - ANSWER-All access points must be controlled by a
flagger
A good flagger should have what? - ANSWER-*A sense of responsibility
*Ability to maneuver quickly
*The proper equipment to do the job
According to the Caltrans' Standard Plans, how long is a flagger taper for a 45-mph
highway with 12-foot lanes? - ANSWER-50-100 feet maximum
Advance warning signs, such as the symbolic FLAGGER AHEAD sign, are located in
the what? - ANSWER-Advance warning area
How long is a buffer space on a 40-mph two-lane road? - ANSWER-305 feet minimum
How many cones are required at the flagger station? - ANSWER-3
If a crash happens in the line of waiting traffic, you should... - ANSWER-Stay at your
station and continue to control traffic until you receive instructions from your supervisor
or a police officer
If a driver ignores your STOP command, you should... - ANSWER-Make sure you are
safe and then warn fellow workers
If an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, is approaching your flagger station,
you should... - ANSWER-Provide a clear path only if safe
If flags are being used to control traffic during an emergency, they shall be... -
ANSWER-Red and 24 inches square
If only one flagger is being used for one-lane, two-way operation, the flagger should... -
ANSWER-Stand on the shoulder opposite from the work area
If you encounter a hostile driver, you should... - ANSWER-Avoid arguing and be as
courteous and professional as possible
If you get tired when working as a flagger, you should... - ANSWER-Tell your supervisor
and ask for a break
