COMPREHENSIVE FLAGGER EXAM STUDY GUIDE:
PENNSYLVANIA COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. Good flaggers are responsible for:
A. The safe movement of traffic through work zones
B. Their own personal safety and the safety of the work crew
C. Maintaining a professional and attentive demeanor
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
2. The youngest, most inexperienced crew member always makes the best
choices for a flagger.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
3. Flagging and traffic control associated with work zones are governed by law in
Pennsylvania. The following are applicable references:
A. Pennsylvania Vehicle Code (Title 75)
B. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Publication 213
C. Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD)
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
4. A flagger's primary responsibility is to:
A. Complete the construction work as quickly as possible
B. Provide for the safe and efficient movement of traffic through a work zone
C. Direct traffic to take alternate routes
,D. Issue citations to speeding motorists
Answer: B. Provide for the safe and efficient movement of traffic through a work
zone
5. Which of the following is a key personal quality of an effective flagger?
A. Ability to multitask on a cell phone
B. Attentiveness and a professional appearance
C. Sitting in a vehicle to avoid the elements
D. Being the most experienced construction worker on site
Answer: B. Attentiveness and a professional appearance
6. What are the two basic types of equipment used by flaggers to control traffic?
A. Flashlight and whistle
B. Stop/Slow Paddle and Red Flag
C. Orange cone and warning sign
D. Radio and light wand
Answer: B. Stop/Slow Paddle and Red Flag
7. A Stop/Slow paddle should be used when a single flagger is controlling traffic
in the center of an intersection where traffic is approaching from more than one
direction.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
8. To stop traffic with a red flag, the flagger should wave the flag up and down.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
9. To signal traffic to proceed, flaggers should use:
A. The "slow" side of the paddle
B. Red flag
C. A hand signal pointing forward
, D. A green light wand
Answer: B. Red flag
10. During hours of daylight, flaggers are required to wear:
A. Any orange or yellow shirt
B. A safety vest only
C. ANSI Class 2 safety apparel and an ANSI Type I Hard Hat
D. A long-sleeved orange shirt and jeans
Answer: C. ANSI Class 2 safety apparel and an ANSI Type I Hard Hat
11. At night, a red light wand may be used instead of a Stop/Slow paddle or a
red flag.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
12. When used for controlling traffic during the day, flags shall be:
A. Red
B. Orange
C. Fluorescent yellow-green
D. Any bright color
Answer: A. Red
13. It is permissible to place the shaft of the Stop/Slow paddle inside of a traffic
cone or hand cart for stability, especially on windy days.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
14. The Stop/Slow paddle should be:
A. Made of a flexible material to prevent injury
B. Octagonal in shape with a rigid handle
C. Any color as long as it says STOP and SLOW
D. Used only during nighttime operations
Answer: B. Octagonal in shape with a rigid handle
PENNSYLVANIA COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. Good flaggers are responsible for:
A. The safe movement of traffic through work zones
B. Their own personal safety and the safety of the work crew
C. Maintaining a professional and attentive demeanor
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
2. The youngest, most inexperienced crew member always makes the best
choices for a flagger.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
3. Flagging and traffic control associated with work zones are governed by law in
Pennsylvania. The following are applicable references:
A. Pennsylvania Vehicle Code (Title 75)
B. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Publication 213
C. Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD)
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
4. A flagger's primary responsibility is to:
A. Complete the construction work as quickly as possible
B. Provide for the safe and efficient movement of traffic through a work zone
C. Direct traffic to take alternate routes
,D. Issue citations to speeding motorists
Answer: B. Provide for the safe and efficient movement of traffic through a work
zone
5. Which of the following is a key personal quality of an effective flagger?
A. Ability to multitask on a cell phone
B. Attentiveness and a professional appearance
C. Sitting in a vehicle to avoid the elements
D. Being the most experienced construction worker on site
Answer: B. Attentiveness and a professional appearance
6. What are the two basic types of equipment used by flaggers to control traffic?
A. Flashlight and whistle
B. Stop/Slow Paddle and Red Flag
C. Orange cone and warning sign
D. Radio and light wand
Answer: B. Stop/Slow Paddle and Red Flag
7. A Stop/Slow paddle should be used when a single flagger is controlling traffic
in the center of an intersection where traffic is approaching from more than one
direction.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
8. To stop traffic with a red flag, the flagger should wave the flag up and down.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
9. To signal traffic to proceed, flaggers should use:
A. The "slow" side of the paddle
B. Red flag
C. A hand signal pointing forward
, D. A green light wand
Answer: B. Red flag
10. During hours of daylight, flaggers are required to wear:
A. Any orange or yellow shirt
B. A safety vest only
C. ANSI Class 2 safety apparel and an ANSI Type I Hard Hat
D. A long-sleeved orange shirt and jeans
Answer: C. ANSI Class 2 safety apparel and an ANSI Type I Hard Hat
11. At night, a red light wand may be used instead of a Stop/Slow paddle or a
red flag.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
12. When used for controlling traffic during the day, flags shall be:
A. Red
B. Orange
C. Fluorescent yellow-green
D. Any bright color
Answer: A. Red
13. It is permissible to place the shaft of the Stop/Slow paddle inside of a traffic
cone or hand cart for stability, especially on windy days.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
14. The Stop/Slow paddle should be:
A. Made of a flexible material to prevent injury
B. Octagonal in shape with a rigid handle
C. Any color as long as it says STOP and SLOW
D. Used only during nighttime operations
Answer: B. Octagonal in shape with a rigid handle
