FLAGGER QUALITIES
Essential flagger attributes.
What are (at least two): awareness, alertness, clear communication, safety-conscious attitude, or responsibility?
Where a flagger normally stands while actively controlling traffic.
What is on the shoulder or beyond the edge line near the beginning of the taper?
True or false: An active flagger may leave the station to set signs.
What is false?
Permissible conditions that supports a single-flagger operation.
What is a short work space, low volume, low speed, and good sight distance?
A flagger should take this approach with an angry motorist.
What is remain calm and de-escalate the situation?
How a flagger should communicate instructions to motorists.
What is clearly, firmly, and courteously?
A safety pathway every flagger station should have to escape danger.
What is a clear escape route?
A flagger can assist with the setup/teardown of signs or channelizing devices.
What is when the flagger is not assigned to an active station?
The number of traffic lanes a flagger may control at any given time.
What is one lane?
This is the first priority after a work-zone crash.
What is protect yourself while continuing to control traffic?
Physical abilities a flagger needs.
What are (pick at least two): good hearing, good vision, maneuverability, &/or ability to stand for long periods?
Where a flagging station is placed when working near a hill or curve.
What is before the crest or curve where approaching drivers can see the flagger?
A flagger should _______ when a driver doesn't stop when the paddle shows STOP.
What is use the escape route?
This extra role may work between two end flaggers.
What is a third flagger or spotter?
The procedure flaggers should follow when an emergency vehicle approaches.
What is communicate, stop traffic as needed, clear the route, and allow passage as soon as safely possible?
True or false: A flagger may use a phone, headphones, or music while actively flagging.
What is false?
When a flagger can step into a traffic lane.
What is only after road users have completely stopped?
Why flaggers don't allow trucks, vans, and SUVs as the first stopped vehicle when practical.
What blocks the visibility and requires more stopping distance?
A pilot-car operator who relieves a flagger must possess this credential.
What is a valid flagger certification?
The distance the Flagger Symbol must be visible to the flagger.
What is within 1,500 feet
This is the maximum time a flagger may work (in a shift) without a rest period.
What is no more than three hours; at least 10 minutes of rest is due for each four hours worked?
Objects that must never block a flagger’s escape route.
What is a barrier, guardrail, parked vehicle, equipment, or other obstruction?
A flagger should take this action with the paddle while escaping an errant vehicle.
What is dropping, not throwing, the paddle?
Only this authorized person may direct traffic from the middle of an intersection.
Who is a uniformed law-enforcement officer?
True or false: Routine flagging on freeways and expressways is an accepted practice.
What is false? It is not recommended.