ATSSA Traffic Control
Supervisor Study Questions
and Answers California Flagger
Certification Exam 2026
What equipment is required for a flagger on a California State Highway
(Caltrans) project? - ANSWER ✔✔*Stop/Slow paddle
*Safety glasses and a white hardhat
*High-visibility apparel
On a California State Highway, when flagging, flaggers shall wear as a
minimum ANSI 107 Class WHAT high-visibility safety apparel (clothing)?
- ANSWER ✔✔3
, If an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, is approaching your
flagger station, you should... - ANSWER ✔✔Provide a clear path only
if safe
The preferred flagger location of a flagger working on the closed lane is
what? - ANSWER ✔✔On the shoulder in front of the flagger taper
If you get tired when working as a flagger, you should... - ANSWER
✔✔Tell your supervisor and ask for a break
When flagging, flags (as signaling devices) are... - ANSWER
✔✔Limited to emergencies
What does a "lead flagger" do? - ANSWER ✔✔Controls the flagger
activity and takes care of any issues related to traffic control
If you encounter a hostile driver, you should... - ANSWER ✔✔Avoid
arguing and be as courteous and professional as possible
Advance warning signs, such as the symbolic FLAGGER AHEAD sign,
are located in the what? - ANSWER ✔✔Advance warning area
If a crash happens in the line of waiting traffic, you should... -
ANSWER ✔✔Stay at your station and continue to control traffic until
you receive instructions from your supervisor or a police officer
Supervisor Study Questions
and Answers California Flagger
Certification Exam 2026
What equipment is required for a flagger on a California State Highway
(Caltrans) project? - ANSWER ✔✔*Stop/Slow paddle
*Safety glasses and a white hardhat
*High-visibility apparel
On a California State Highway, when flagging, flaggers shall wear as a
minimum ANSI 107 Class WHAT high-visibility safety apparel (clothing)?
- ANSWER ✔✔3
, If an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, is approaching your
flagger station, you should... - ANSWER ✔✔Provide a clear path only
if safe
The preferred flagger location of a flagger working on the closed lane is
what? - ANSWER ✔✔On the shoulder in front of the flagger taper
If you get tired when working as a flagger, you should... - ANSWER
✔✔Tell your supervisor and ask for a break
When flagging, flags (as signaling devices) are... - ANSWER
✔✔Limited to emergencies
What does a "lead flagger" do? - ANSWER ✔✔Controls the flagger
activity and takes care of any issues related to traffic control
If you encounter a hostile driver, you should... - ANSWER ✔✔Avoid
arguing and be as courteous and professional as possible
Advance warning signs, such as the symbolic FLAGGER AHEAD sign,
are located in the what? - ANSWER ✔✔Advance warning area
If a crash happens in the line of waiting traffic, you should... -
ANSWER ✔✔Stay at your station and continue to control traffic until
you receive instructions from your supervisor or a police officer
