California Flagger Certification
A flagger operation is taking place on a two-lane highway with multiple access points. What is true about this operation? -
ANS -All access points must be controlled by a flagger
\A good flagger should have what? - ANS -*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? - ANS
-50-100 feet maximum
\Advance warning signs, such as the symbolic FLAGGER AHEAD sign, are located in the what? - ANS -Advance warning
area
\How long is a buffer space on a 40-mph two-lane road? - ANS -305 feet minimum
\How many cones are required at the flagger station? - ANS -3
\If a crash happens in the line of waiting traffic, you should... - ANS -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... - ANS -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... - ANS -Provide a clear
path only if safe
\If flags are being used to control traffic during an emergency, they shall be... - ANS -Red and 24 inches square
\If only one flagger is being used for one-lane, two-way operation, the flagger should... - ANS -Stand on the shoulder
opposite from the work area
\If you encounter a hostile driver, you should... - ANS -Avoid arguing and be as courteous and professional as possible
\If you get tired when working as a flagger, you should... - ANS -Tell your supervisor and ask for a break
\In California, each advance warning sign in each direction of travel must be equipped with at least WHAT for daytime
closures? - ANS -Two 16 inches square orange flags
\In California, portable transverse rumble strips are not required if... - ANS -*The work duration is 4 hours or less
*The posted speed limit is less then 45 mph
A flagger operation is taking place on a two-lane highway with multiple access points. What is true about this operation? -
ANS -All access points must be controlled by a flagger
\A good flagger should have what? - ANS -*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? - ANS
-50-100 feet maximum
\Advance warning signs, such as the symbolic FLAGGER AHEAD sign, are located in the what? - ANS -Advance warning
area
\How long is a buffer space on a 40-mph two-lane road? - ANS -305 feet minimum
\How many cones are required at the flagger station? - ANS -3
\If a crash happens in the line of waiting traffic, you should... - ANS -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... - ANS -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... - ANS -Provide a clear
path only if safe
\If flags are being used to control traffic during an emergency, they shall be... - ANS -Red and 24 inches square
\If only one flagger is being used for one-lane, two-way operation, the flagger should... - ANS -Stand on the shoulder
opposite from the work area
\If you encounter a hostile driver, you should... - ANS -Avoid arguing and be as courteous and professional as possible
\If you get tired when working as a flagger, you should... - ANS -Tell your supervisor and ask for a break
\In California, each advance warning sign in each direction of travel must be equipped with at least WHAT for daytime
closures? - ANS -Two 16 inches square orange flags
\In California, portable transverse rumble strips are not required if... - ANS -*The work duration is 4 hours or less
*The posted speed limit is less then 45 mph
