GRADE NAME (PRINT): HOME ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: HOME PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: INSTRUCTOR: DATE: YES, I give ATSSA permission to add my phone number to the National Flagger database (flagger.com), which will be accessible to potential employers. NO, I do not want my phone number made available on flagger.com. NATIONAL FLAGGER EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please read each question carefully before selecting your answer. This examination contains 25 multiple-choice questions worth four (4) points each. Select the best answer among the choices provided. The passing grade is 70% (except in the following states Washington, Oregon and Idaho where the passing grade is 80%). NOTE: This examination is not applicable in California, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina and Utah, where a state-specific examination is required. When you have completed the written section, stop and give your examination to your course instructor. He/she will then give you the demonstration portion of this examination. You will be allowed two (2) attempts to demonstrate proper stopping and releasing techniques, using both the paddle and the flag. GOOD LUCK! Reproduction or production of any facsimile of this document, or any part of it, is strictly forbidden. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) 15 Riverside Parkway, Suite #100 Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (877) 642-4637 or (540) 368-1711 Fax: (540) 368-1722 Page 1
1. The MOST important reason to be a good flagger is: A. Better pay B. The cool vest C. Lives depend on you D. You get to work outside 2. A flagger should be able to do all these things, EXCEPT: A. Control traffic like a police officer B. Move quickly in order to avoid danger C. Recognize dangerous conditions while working as a flagger D. Give standard signals to drivers 3. National standards and guidelines for flagger control are found in this FEDERAL document: A. National Rules for Flaggers B. Federal Flagger Administration s Flagger Guidelines C. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) D. United States Standard Specifications on Traffic Control 4. When working as a flagger, which of the following should you NOT do? A. Be in control B. Stay alert C. Be visible D. Listen to the radio 5. Signs, like the FLAGGER AHEAD sign, are typically located in the: A. Advance Warning Area B. Transition Area C. Work Space D. Flagger Area 6. In which of the following situations is it NOT typical to use flaggers? A. Two-lane roads B. Haul roads C. Freeways D. Surveys 7. If you are working as a flagger, make sure there is AT LEAST a sign setup ahead of you. A. FLAGGER AHEAD B. STOP C. SPEED LIMIT D. LANE CLOSURE Page 2
8. The required SIGN SPACING may be found in: A. The traffic control plan B. The MUTCD C. Your state s typical/standard drawings D. Any of the above 9. STOP/SLOW paddles SHALL: A. Be red on both sides B. Be octagonal (8 sides) in shape C. Say STOP and GO in white letters D. Have flashing lights 10. When used for emergencies, flags should be ORANGE. A. True B. False 11. According to the MUTCD, flaggers shall wear ANSI 107 Class apparel (clothing) during daytime flagger operations. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 12. The MUTCD requires that you wear a HARDHAT. A. True B. False 13. What factors affect the flagger s LOCATION? A. Bridges B. Hills C. Curves D. All of the above may affect the flagger s location 14. Which statement is TRUE? A. A flagger should remain in position until relieved by another qualified flagger or until the end of the work operation B. A flagger can never move from the shoulder C. It is permissible to listen to an AM/FM radio at low volume D. Workers should rest near the flagger s position where they will be most visible 15. Your car should be parked close to you so that you can: A. Hear the radio B. Quickly jump in it to escape an on-coming vehicle C. Follow violators D. None of the above Page 3
16. Which of these factors influences a driver s ABILITY? A. Driving experience B. Age C. Alcohol D. All of the above may influence the driver s ability. 17. If a driver IGNORES your STOP command, you should: A. Leave your post to call the police B. Get in your vehicle and chase the car down. C. Jump in front of the moving vehicle to stop it D. Make sure you are safe and then warn fellow workers 18. A flagger operation is taking place on a two-lane highway with multiple access points (like driveways or small side streets). Which of the following is TRUE about this operation? A. Only one flagger can do the job B. Two flaggers can do the job if they are really smart C. All access points must be controlled by a flagger D. Orange flags may be used 19. On a rural, two-lane, two-way roadway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour, the FLAGGER symbol sign should be feet ahead of the flagger. A. 50 B. 500 C. 1500 D. 5000 20. Which of the following is NOT an approved option for communicating between flaggers? A. Vehicle radios B. Hand-held radios C. Passing flags or batons D. Hand signals (if flaggers can see each other) 21. If only ONE FLAGGER is being used for a two-way operation, the flagger should: A. Use two flags instead of a paddle B. Stand on the shoulder opposite from the work area C. Move from one end of the work area to the other if it is short enough D. Use a paddle with STOP on both sides 22. When releasing mainline traffic past a HAUL ROAD (construction entrance), the STOP side of the paddle should face: A. You, the flagger B. Oncoming traffic C. Traffic from the opposite direction D. The opposite shoulder Page 4
23. What is the FIRST thing you should do if a driver disobeys your command and keeps going? A. Protect yourself by getting out of the way B. Try to stop the car by jumping in front of it C. Call the police D. Chase the car so you can write down a license plate number 24. You should allow the right-of-way to EMERGENCY VEHICLES as soon as safely possible. A. True B. False 25. When working as a flagger at NIGHT: A. Retroreflective gloves are required B. Never use floodlights because they blind drivers C. Wear retroreflective garments and use a retroreflective paddle D. You must use the flashing STOP/SLOW paddle STOP HERE AND GIVE YOUR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWER SHEET TO YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR. YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOW TEST YOU ON THE FLAGGER DEMONSTRATION PORTION OF THE EXAMINATION. Page 5
NATIONAL FLAGGER DEMONSTRATION EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: When instructed, provide this examination booklet to your course instructor, and answer, by demonstration and/or verbally, the questions asked. Assume you are a flagger, and make sure you give clear signals to your course instructor, just as you would in a real flagging operation. Stopping Traffic with Paddle Yes No Selects proper location (shoulder) Faces oncoming traffic Holds paddle in hand closest to traveled lane Paddle displays STOP Holds arm horizontally at shoulder height Raises free arm with palm facing traffic Looks at approaching motorists The vehicle has come to a complete stop but it looks like other vehicles may have a hard time seeing you: action? Moves toward the centerline just far enough to see approaching traffic (not on the centerline!) Communicates with partner flagger that traffic is stopped Releasing Traffic with Paddle Yes No Returns to shoulder still displaying STOP Faces traffic and looks at the first driver Communicates with other flagger to confirm that opposing traffic is stopped Holds arm horizontally from the shoulder Looks at approaching motorists Turns paddle to SLOW Motions with free hand for traffic to proceed Traffic seems to be going too fast. How do you slow them down? (motions up and down with free hand) Page 6
Stopping Traffic with Flag Yes No Selects proper location (shoulder) Faces traffic Holds flag in hand closest to traveled lane Extends flag horizontally across traffic lane Full area of flag hangs below staff Looks at approaching motorists Raises free arm with palm facing traffic It appears that the approaching vehicle has ignored you and driven right past you. What do you do? Get to your position of safety. Maintain flag in position and warns workers and partner flagger Releasing Traffic with Flag Yes No Faces traffic Communicates with other flagger to confirm opposing traffic is stopped Takes up position on shoulder still displaying flag Lowers flag Motions with free hand for traffic to proceed Traffic appears to be going too fast. How do you slow them down? Keeps flag in the downward position Page 7