Flagger ATSSA Test Exam Questions &
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LATEST UPDATE 2026
How long flagger certification is valid -CORRECTANSWER 3 years
TTC -CORRECTANSWER Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous -CORRECTANSWER Conspicuity
All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed
on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, or bikeway by authority of a public agency
having jurisdiction. -CORRECTANSWER Traffic Control Devices
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards -CORRECTANSWER -MUTCD -
Local -State -Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices -CORRECTANSWER -Cones -Signs -
Vehicle strobe -High visibility garments
,(5) Principles of traffic control devices -CORRECTANSWER -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 -CORRECTANSWER 80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. -CORRECTANSWER Shoulder
by the fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and channeling devices -
CORRECTANSWER Fixed Object & Sideswipe
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------ high. -
CORRECTANSWER 18" wide, 6" letters
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. -CORRECTANSWER -On/Under a
Bridge -On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance. -CORRECTANSWER
1000 ft
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn. -CORRECTANSWER
Class 3
, 35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) -CORRECTANSWER Wind chill
formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an electric arrow
panel. -CORRECTANSWER 7'
For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated should be visible for
at least this minimum distance. -CORRECTANSWER 650'
SPF -CORRECTANSWER Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block. -CORRECTANSWER 400
minutes (20 X SPF #)
The distance between the flagging station and the work space should never be less
than ____ away. -CORRECTANSWER 50 ft
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited where the work space is behind
a barrier, more than 2ft behind the curb, or 15ft from the edge of any roadway -
CORRECTANSWER 2ft - 15ft rule
Answers _ 100- Verified solutions
_Questions with Correct Answers||
LATEST UPDATE 2026
How long flagger certification is valid -CORRECTANSWER 3 years
TTC -CORRECTANSWER Temporary Traffic Control
The quality or state of being conspicuous -CORRECTANSWER Conspicuity
All signals, marking, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed
on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, or bikeway by authority of a public agency
having jurisdiction. -CORRECTANSWER Traffic Control Devices
All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards -CORRECTANSWER -MUTCD -
Local -State -Comcast
(4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices -CORRECTANSWER -Cones -Signs -
Vehicle strobe -High visibility garments
,(5) Principles of traffic control devices -CORRECTANSWER -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 -CORRECTANSWER 80 percent
This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. -CORRECTANSWER Shoulder
by the fog/edge line.
These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and channeling devices -
CORRECTANSWER Fixed Object & Sideswipe
Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------ high. -
CORRECTANSWER 18" wide, 6" letters
Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. -CORRECTANSWER -On/Under a
Bridge -On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance. -CORRECTANSWER
1000 ft
For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn. -CORRECTANSWER
Class 3
, 35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) -CORRECTANSWER Wind chill
formula
The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an electric arrow
panel. -CORRECTANSWER 7'
For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated should be visible for
at least this minimum distance. -CORRECTANSWER 650'
SPF -CORRECTANSWER Sun Protection Factor
Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block. -CORRECTANSWER 400
minutes (20 X SPF #)
The distance between the flagging station and the work space should never be less
than ____ away. -CORRECTANSWER 50 ft
Warning signs and channelizing devices may be omited where the work space is behind
a barrier, more than 2ft behind the curb, or 15ft from the edge of any roadway -
CORRECTANSWER 2ft - 15ft rule
