Flagger ATSSA Test Study Guide |
2025/2026| Latest Update
How long flagger certification is valid 3 years
TTC Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous Conspicuity
, All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, Traffic Control
Devices warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a
street, highway, or bikeway by authority of a public
agency having jurisdiction.
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards -MUTCD -Local -State -Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices -Cones -Signs -Vehicle strobe -High visibility garments
(5) Principles of traffic control devices -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 80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. Shoulder by the fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the Fixed Object & Sideswipe
taper and channeling devices
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, 18" wide, 6"
letters and letters high.
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. -On/Under a Bridge -On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum 1000 ft
distance.
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be
Class
3 worn.
35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) Wind chill formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the
7' bottom of an electric arrow panel.
For portable changeable message signs, the message 650'
being stated should be visible for at least this minimum
distance.
SPF Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun 400 minutes (20 X SPF
#) block.
The distance between the flagging station and the work50
ft space should never be less than
_________________________________away.
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited 2ft - 15ft rule
where the work space is behind a barrier, more than 2ft
behind the curb, or 15ft from the edge of any roadway
2025/2026| Latest Update
How long flagger certification is valid 3 years
TTC Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous Conspicuity
, All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, Traffic Control
Devices warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a
street, highway, or bikeway by authority of a public
agency having jurisdiction.
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards -MUTCD -Local -State -Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices -Cones -Signs -Vehicle strobe -High visibility garments
(5) Principles of traffic control devices -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 80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. Shoulder by the fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the Fixed Object & Sideswipe
taper and channeling devices
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, 18" wide, 6"
letters and letters high.
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. -On/Under a Bridge -On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum 1000 ft
distance.
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be
Class
3 worn.
35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) Wind chill formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the
7' bottom of an electric arrow panel.
For portable changeable message signs, the message 650'
being stated should be visible for at least this minimum
distance.
SPF Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun 400 minutes (20 X SPF
#) block.
The distance between the flagging station and the work50
ft space should never be less than
_________________________________away.
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited 2ft - 15ft rule
where the work space is behind a barrier, more than 2ft
behind the curb, or 15ft from the edge of any roadway
