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Flagger Practice Test

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15 multiple-choice questions on flagger knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Which national standard governs work zone flagging?
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Answer: MUTCD. The MUTCD sets national standards for traffic control.

Question 2 of 15Where should a flagger stand?
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Answer: On the shoulder or a closed lane. Flaggers should stand outside the open travel lane.

Question 3 of 15When releasing traffic, the paddle shows:
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Answer: SLOW. Turn the paddle to SLOW to release traffic.

Question 4 of 15What is an escape route?
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Answer: A planned path away from an errant vehicle. Every flagger needs a planned escape route.

Question 5 of 15High-visibility apparel should meet which standard?
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Answer: ANSI/ISEA 107. ANSI/ISEA 107 covers high-visibility safety apparel.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Cones, drums and barricades that guide traffic.”
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Answer: Channelizing devices. Channelizing devices: Cones, drums and barricades that guide traffic.

Question 7 of 15What does “MUTCD” mean?
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Answer: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: the national standard for traffic signs and work zones.. MUTCD: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: the national standard for traffic signs and work zones.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Where the work happens.”
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Answer: Activity area. Activity area: Where the work happens.

Question 9 of 15What does “STOP/SLOW paddle” mean?
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Answer: The octagonal sign flaggers use to control traffic.. STOP/SLOW paddle: The octagonal sign flaggers use to control traffic.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A line of cones or devices that shifts traffic.”
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Answer: Taper. Taper: A line of cones or devices that shifts traffic.

Question 11 of 15What does “Termination area” mean?
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Answer: Where traffic returns to its normal path.. Termination area: Where traffic returns to its normal path.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Automated flagger assistance device, operated remotely by a flagger.”
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Answer: AFAD. AFAD: Automated flagger assistance device, operated remotely by a flagger.

Question 13 of 15What does “Transition area” mean?
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Answer: Where traffic is moved out of its normal path with tapers.. Transition area: Where traffic is moved out of its normal path with tapers.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The position where a flagger stands, visible to approaching traffic.”
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Answer: Flagger station. Flagger station: The position where a flagger stands, visible to approaching traffic.

Question 15 of 15What does “Pilot car” mean?
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Answer: A vehicle that leads traffic through a long work zone.. Pilot car: A vehicle that leads traffic through a long work zone.

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