FLAGGER ATSSA FINAL EVALUATION TEST QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Taper length formula for posted speed 40 MPH or less - L = WS(squared)/60 (L is taper
length in feet) (W is width of lane to be closed or offset) (S is posted speed limit)
Suggested advanced warning sign spacing for Urban(low speed) - A 100ft B 100ft C
100ft
Suggested advanced warning sign spacing for Urban (high speed) - A 350ft B 350ft C
350ft
Suggested advanced warning sign spacing for Rural - A 500ft B 500ft C 500ft
Suggested advanced warning sign spacing for Freeway/Expressway - A 1000ft B 1500ft
C 2640ft
Equiptment used in a traffic control zone to divert traffic from its normal path -
Channelization Devices
The distance required to safely route traffic from its normal path - Taper Length
How high temporary signs must be mounted above the traveled way - 1 ft
Nighttime or high speed roads, traffic cones shall be this minimum height. - 28"
When 3 flaggers are required, this most experienced flagger should be designated the
lead flagger. - Middle Flagger
Least desirable method used to control traffic - Baton System
While setting up a night traffic control zone, the controls shall be setup/taken down at
these times. - 1/2 hour before sunset, 1/2 hour after sunrise
(3) Types of pavement markings - -Paint -Pressure sensitive tape -Raised pavement
markers
(3) Types of electric lights used to alert and guide motorists and pedestrians safely
around a work site. - -Floodlights -Steady-Burning -Warning
These are low intensity flashing lights mounted on barricades, drums, panels or other
advanced warning signs. - Type A
These are high intensity flashing lights mounted on advance warning sings to mark
extremely hazardous conditions. - Type B
, These are steady burn lights used to mark the roadway edge during nighttime hours. -
Type C
These are 360 degree steady burn lights used to delineate the edge of a traveled way -
Type D
These (2) types of lights should be placed on the outside of the curve to delineate a
curve. - -Type C -Type D
These (2) types of lights should be used at night - -Type A -Type C
Distance from which class A and C lighting should be visible at night - 3000 ft
Distance from which class b lighting should be visible durring the day - 1000 ft
PCMS - Portable Changeable Message Signs
A divided highway with partial control of access - Expressway
A divided highway with full control of access - Freeway
minimum size for construction warning signs - 48" x 48"
AFAD - Automated Flagger Assistance Device
RTDS - Roadway Traffic Design Standards
FHWA - Federal Highway Administration
DOT - Department of Transportation
TSA - Transportation Safety Administration
Passing score for ladder handling written test - 92 %
How soon after hire date a feild tech must be trained in ladder handling - 90 days
(6) Pieces of PPE necessary for ladder handling - -Climbing or work gloves -Body belt
and safety strap -Climbing boots -Safety Hard hat -Safety glasses -FVD
Minimum heel height for climbing boots - 3/4 " new, 1/2 " used
(5) Steps for ladder handling - -Preparation and inspection -Move the ladder -Ladder
setup -Ascending and descending -Finish the job
Step that must be taken before moving ladder at any point - Walk your path
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Taper length formula for posted speed 40 MPH or less - L = WS(squared)/60 (L is taper
length in feet) (W is width of lane to be closed or offset) (S is posted speed limit)
Suggested advanced warning sign spacing for Urban(low speed) - A 100ft B 100ft C
100ft
Suggested advanced warning sign spacing for Urban (high speed) - A 350ft B 350ft C
350ft
Suggested advanced warning sign spacing for Rural - A 500ft B 500ft C 500ft
Suggested advanced warning sign spacing for Freeway/Expressway - A 1000ft B 1500ft
C 2640ft
Equiptment used in a traffic control zone to divert traffic from its normal path -
Channelization Devices
The distance required to safely route traffic from its normal path - Taper Length
How high temporary signs must be mounted above the traveled way - 1 ft
Nighttime or high speed roads, traffic cones shall be this minimum height. - 28"
When 3 flaggers are required, this most experienced flagger should be designated the
lead flagger. - Middle Flagger
Least desirable method used to control traffic - Baton System
While setting up a night traffic control zone, the controls shall be setup/taken down at
these times. - 1/2 hour before sunset, 1/2 hour after sunrise
(3) Types of pavement markings - -Paint -Pressure sensitive tape -Raised pavement
markers
(3) Types of electric lights used to alert and guide motorists and pedestrians safely
around a work site. - -Floodlights -Steady-Burning -Warning
These are low intensity flashing lights mounted on barricades, drums, panels or other
advanced warning signs. - Type A
These are high intensity flashing lights mounted on advance warning sings to mark
extremely hazardous conditions. - Type B
, These are steady burn lights used to mark the roadway edge during nighttime hours. -
Type C
These are 360 degree steady burn lights used to delineate the edge of a traveled way -
Type D
These (2) types of lights should be placed on the outside of the curve to delineate a
curve. - -Type C -Type D
These (2) types of lights should be used at night - -Type A -Type C
Distance from which class A and C lighting should be visible at night - 3000 ft
Distance from which class b lighting should be visible durring the day - 1000 ft
PCMS - Portable Changeable Message Signs
A divided highway with partial control of access - Expressway
A divided highway with full control of access - Freeway
minimum size for construction warning signs - 48" x 48"
AFAD - Automated Flagger Assistance Device
RTDS - Roadway Traffic Design Standards
FHWA - Federal Highway Administration
DOT - Department of Transportation
TSA - Transportation Safety Administration
Passing score for ladder handling written test - 92 %
How soon after hire date a feild tech must be trained in ladder handling - 90 days
(6) Pieces of PPE necessary for ladder handling - -Climbing or work gloves -Body belt
and safety strap -Climbing boots -Safety Hard hat -Safety glasses -FVD
Minimum heel height for climbing boots - 3/4 " new, 1/2 " used
(5) Steps for ladder handling - -Preparation and inspection -Move the ladder -Ladder
setup -Ascending and descending -Finish the job
Step that must be taken before moving ladder at any point - Walk your path
