LATEST (2025) CALIFORNIA FLAGGER
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What tools does a flagger on a Caltrans (California State Highway) project
need? ANSWER * White hardhat and safety glasses * High-visibility clothing *
Stop/Slow paddle
When flagging on a California State Highway, flaggers must wear at least ANSI
107 Class WHAT high-visibility safety clothes. ANSWER 3
When an ambulance or other emergency vehicle approaches your flagger
station, you should... ANSWER Give a clear route only when it's safe.
What is a flagger working on the closed lane's recommended flagger location?
ANSWER In front of the flagger taper on the shoulder
If working as a flagger wears you out, you should... ANSWER Inform your
manager and request a break.
Flags (as signaling devices) are used while flagging. ANSWER: Only available
in an emergency
What is the role of a "lead flagger"? ANSWER regulates the flagger activity and
handles any traffic control-related concerns.
In the event that an aggressive driver is encountered, you should... - ANSWER
Steer clear of conflict and act as politely and professionally as you can.
What is the location of advance warning signals like the FLAGGER AHEAD
symbol? ANSWER Area of advance warning
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What tools does a flagger on a Caltrans (California State Highway) project
need? ANSWER * White hardhat and safety glasses * High-visibility clothing *
Stop/Slow paddle
When flagging on a California State Highway, flaggers must wear at least ANSI
107 Class WHAT high-visibility safety clothes. ANSWER 3
When an ambulance or other emergency vehicle approaches your flagger
station, you should... ANSWER Give a clear route only when it's safe.
What is a flagger working on the closed lane's recommended flagger location?
ANSWER In front of the flagger taper on the shoulder
If working as a flagger wears you out, you should... ANSWER Inform your
manager and request a break.
Flags (as signaling devices) are used while flagging. ANSWER: Only available
in an emergency
What is the role of a "lead flagger"? ANSWER regulates the flagger activity and
handles any traffic control-related concerns.
In the event that an aggressive driver is encountered, you should... - ANSWER
Steer clear of conflict and act as politely and professionally as you can.
What is the location of advance warning signals like the FLAGGER AHEAD
symbol? ANSWER Area of advance warning
