Traffic Control Flagger tips & tricks
PG&E- Questions & Answers
What signs do you use for a flagger set up? Correct Ans-Road work ahead, one lane road
ahead, flagger symbol, be prepared to stop
What signs do you use for a lane closure? Correct 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? Correct Ans-Road work ahead, road closed ahead,
detour, road closed
What signs do you use for a shoulder set up? Correct Ans-Road work ahead, shoulder work
ahead, shoulder closed
What signs do you use for a lane shift? Correct Ans-Road work ahead, lane shift symbol
What is the rule with an open bell hole? Correct 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... Correct 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? Correct Ans-Add a zero to the
end of the mph (ie:25mph -> 250ft)
The Stopping Sight Distance should enable Road users to.... Correct 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?
Correct Ans-2 signs
What is the minimum amount of feet you need for a lane? Correct Ans-10 feet (12ft for
buses & trucks)
Minimum amount of advanced warning signs for a lane closure below 40mph? Above 40mph?
Correct Ans-Below 40mph = 2 signs Above 40mph= 3 signs
Minimum distance of traffic control lanes from open excavations? Correct Ans-5 foot
clearance from an open excavation (same distance as spoils)
What are the 5 Smith Keys? Correct Ans-Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your
eyes moving, leave yourself an out, make sure they see you.
General driving tips Correct Ans-Keep your cushion (4 second follow distance), look at a
mirror every 5 to 8 seconds, Look at your rearview mirror before slowing down, at an
PG&E- Questions & Answers
What signs do you use for a flagger set up? Correct Ans-Road work ahead, one lane road
ahead, flagger symbol, be prepared to stop
What signs do you use for a lane closure? Correct 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? Correct Ans-Road work ahead, road closed ahead,
detour, road closed
What signs do you use for a shoulder set up? Correct Ans-Road work ahead, shoulder work
ahead, shoulder closed
What signs do you use for a lane shift? Correct Ans-Road work ahead, lane shift symbol
What is the rule with an open bell hole? Correct 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... Correct 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? Correct Ans-Add a zero to the
end of the mph (ie:25mph -> 250ft)
The Stopping Sight Distance should enable Road users to.... Correct 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?
Correct Ans-2 signs
What is the minimum amount of feet you need for a lane? Correct Ans-10 feet (12ft for
buses & trucks)
Minimum amount of advanced warning signs for a lane closure below 40mph? Above 40mph?
Correct Ans-Below 40mph = 2 signs Above 40mph= 3 signs
Minimum distance of traffic control lanes from open excavations? Correct Ans-5 foot
clearance from an open excavation (same distance as spoils)
What are the 5 Smith Keys? Correct Ans-Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your
eyes moving, leave yourself an out, make sure they see you.
General driving tips Correct Ans-Keep your cushion (4 second follow distance), look at a
mirror every 5 to 8 seconds, Look at your rearview mirror before slowing down, at an
