ATSSA TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR
RE-CERTIFICATION COMPREHENSIVE TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⫸ TTC Answer: Temporary Traffic Control
⫸ The quality or state of being conspicuous Answer: 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. Answer:
Traffic Control Devices
⫸ All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards Answer: -
MUTCD -Local -State -Comcast
⫸ (4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices Answer: -Cones -Signs -
Vehicle strobe -High visibility garments
⫸ (5) Principles of traffic control devices Answer: -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 Answer: 80 percent
,⫸ This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. Answer:
Shoulder by the fog/edge line.
⫸ These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and
channeling devices Answer: Fixed Object & Sideswipe
⫸ Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------
high. Answer: 18" wide, 6" letters
⫸ Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. Answer: -
On/Under a Bridge -On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
⫸ Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance.
Answer: 1000 ft
⫸ For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn.
Answer: Class 3
⫸ 35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) Answer: Wind
chill formula
⫸ The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an
electric arrow panel. Answer: 7'
, ⫸ For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated
should be visible for at least this minimum distance. Answer: 650'
⫸ SPF Answer: Sun Protection Factor
⫸ Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block.
Answer: 400 minutes (20 X SPF #)
⫸ The distance between the flagging station and the work space should
never be less than ____ away. Answer: 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 Answer: 2ft - 15ft rule
⫸ Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location
more than 3 days. Answer: Long-Term Stationary
⫸ Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location
more than one daylight period up to 3 days, or nighttime work lasting
more than 1 hour. Answer: Intermediate-Term Stationary
⫸ Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location
for more than 1 hour within a single daylight period. Answer: Short-
Term Stationary
RE-CERTIFICATION COMPREHENSIVE TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⫸ TTC Answer: Temporary Traffic Control
⫸ The quality or state of being conspicuous Answer: 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. Answer:
Traffic Control Devices
⫸ All 4 work zones must conform to these (4) standards Answer: -
MUTCD -Local -State -Comcast
⫸ (4) Typical Comcast traffic control devices Answer: -Cones -Signs -
Vehicle strobe -High visibility garments
⫸ (5) Principles of traffic control devices Answer: -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 Answer: 80 percent
,⫸ This is where a Flagger should be standing at all times. Answer:
Shoulder by the fog/edge line.
⫸ These two kinds of crashes occur frequently near the taper and
channeling devices Answer: Fixed Object & Sideswipe
⫸ Stop/Slow retroreflective paddles must be ----- wide, and letters ------
high. Answer: 18" wide, 6" letters
⫸ Flaggers shall never flag from these (3) main areas. Answer: -
On/Under a Bridge -On/Under an overpass -In a vehicle
⫸ Retroreflective vests must be visible to this minimum distance.
Answer: 1000 ft
⫸ For nighttime flagging, this type of safety vest should be worn.
Answer: Class 3
⫸ 35.74 + .6215T - 35.75 (V0.16) + .4275T (V0.16) Answer: Wind
chill formula
⫸ The minimum mounting height from the roadway to the bottom of an
electric arrow panel. Answer: 7'
, ⫸ For portable changeable message signs, the message being stated
should be visible for at least this minimum distance. Answer: 650'
⫸ SPF Answer: Sun Protection Factor
⫸ Sun block SPF 20 will offer this amount of time of sun block.
Answer: 400 minutes (20 X SPF #)
⫸ The distance between the flagging station and the work space should
never be less than ____ away. Answer: 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 Answer: 2ft - 15ft rule
⫸ Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location
more than 3 days. Answer: Long-Term Stationary
⫸ Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location
more than one daylight period up to 3 days, or nighttime work lasting
more than 1 hour. Answer: Intermediate-Term Stationary
⫸ Duration of work for flagging, this is the type that occupies a location
for more than 1 hour within a single daylight period. Answer: Short-
Term Stationary
