FLAGGER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How long flagger certification is valid - Answer -3 years
TTC - Answer -Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous - Answer -Conspicuity
All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed
on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, or bikeway by authority of a public agency
having jurisdiction. - Answer -Traffic Control Devices
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards - Answer --MUTCD -Local -State
-Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices - Answer --Cones -Signs -Vehicle strobe -
High visibility garments
(5) Principles of traffic control devices - Answer --Fulfill a need -Command attention -
Convey a clear, simple meaning -Command repect from road users -Give adequate
time for proper response
Score needed to pass the flagger written exam - Answer -80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. - Answer -Shoulder by the
fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and channeling devices -
Answer -Fixed Object & Sideswipe
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------ high. - Answer -
18" wide, 6" letters
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. - Answer --On/Under a Bridge -
On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance. - Answer -1000 ft
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn. - Answer -Class 3
35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) - Answer -Wind chill formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an electric arrow
panel. - Answer -7'
, For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated should be visible for
at least this minimum distance. - Answer -650'
SPF - Answer -Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block. - Answer -400 minutes (20
X SPF #)
The distance between the flagging station and the work space should never be less
than ____ away. - Answer -50 ft
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited where the work space is behind
a barrier, more than 2ft behind the curb, or 15ft from the edge of any roadway - Answer
-2ft - 15ft rule
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more than 3 days.
- Answer -Long-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more than one
daylight period up to 3 days, or nighttime work lasting more than 1 hour. - Answer -
Intermediate-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location for more than 1
hour within a single daylight period. - Answer -Short-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location up to 1 hour. -
Answer -Short Duration
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that moves intermittently or continuously -
Answer -Mobile
If a driver is going 60mph and needs to make a stop, this is the distance needed to
come to a complete stop - Answer -366 ft.
What height should a staff flagging stop/slow paddle be? - Answer -Above eye level
For night flagging, the stop/slow paddle should have ----- width and ------ letters. -
Answer -24", 8"
Three MUTCD official hand movements for flagging - Answer -Stop, Proceed,
Alert/Slow
(2) Document that must be kept on file at each system in reference to traffic control -
Answer --MUTCD part 6 -Local/state publications
Orange Warning sign - Answer -Temporary Traffic Control
How long flagger certification is valid - Answer -3 years
TTC - Answer -Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous - Answer -Conspicuity
All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed
on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, or bikeway by authority of a public agency
having jurisdiction. - Answer -Traffic Control Devices
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards - Answer --MUTCD -Local -State
-Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices - Answer --Cones -Signs -Vehicle strobe -
High visibility garments
(5) Principles of traffic control devices - Answer --Fulfill a need -Command attention -
Convey a clear, simple meaning -Command repect from road users -Give adequate
time for proper response
Score needed to pass the flagger written exam - Answer -80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. - Answer -Shoulder by the
fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and channeling devices -
Answer -Fixed Object & Sideswipe
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------ high. - Answer -
18" wide, 6" letters
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. - Answer --On/Under a Bridge -
On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance. - Answer -1000 ft
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn. - Answer -Class 3
35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) - Answer -Wind chill formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an electric arrow
panel. - Answer -7'
, For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated should be visible for
at least this minimum distance. - Answer -650'
SPF - Answer -Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block. - Answer -400 minutes (20
X SPF #)
The distance between the flagging station and the work space should never be less
than ____ away. - Answer -50 ft
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited where the work space is behind
a barrier, more than 2ft behind the curb, or 15ft from the edge of any roadway - Answer
-2ft - 15ft rule
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more than 3 days.
- Answer -Long-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location more than one
daylight period up to 3 days, or nighttime work lasting more than 1 hour. - Answer -
Intermediate-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location for more than 1
hour within a single daylight period. - Answer -Short-Term Stationary
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location up to 1 hour. -
Answer -Short Duration
Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that moves intermittently or continuously -
Answer -Mobile
If a driver is going 60mph and needs to make a stop, this is the distance needed to
come to a complete stop - Answer -366 ft.
What height should a staff flagging stop/slow paddle be? - Answer -Above eye level
For night flagging, the stop/slow paddle should have ----- width and ------ letters. -
Answer -24", 8"
Three MUTCD official hand movements for flagging - Answer -Stop, Proceed,
Alert/Slow
(2) Document that must be kept on file at each system in reference to traffic control -
Answer --MUTCD part 6 -Local/state publications
Orange Warning sign - Answer -Temporary Traffic Control
