Flagger Competency Assessment Quiz
Test your knowledge and skills with the official Flagger Competency Assessment Quiz. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.
Which of the following is the primary responsibility of a flagger?
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Directing traffic safely through work zones
Operating heavy machinery
Supervising construction crews
Surveying road conditions
What color must a flagger’s vest or garment be for maximum visibility?
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Fluorescent orange or yellow-green
Dark blue
White
Black
Which hand signal should be used to stop approaching vehicles?
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Raise the STOP paddle and extend arm with palm facing traffic
Wave the SLOW paddle rapidly
Point toward the detour route
Turn your back to traffic
When should a flagger use a two-way radio?
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When coordinating with other flaggers or supervisors
To listen to music during breaks
To communicate with drivers directly
Only in emergencies
What is the minimum distance a flagger should stand from moving traffic?
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At least one lane width away
Directly at the edge of the lane
On the median strip
Anywhere on the road
Which piece of equipment is mandatory for all flaggers during daylight hours?
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High-visibility vest
Safety goggles
Steel-toe boots
Ear plugs
Rate your confidence in handling emergency situations as a flagger.
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Not confident
1
2
3
4
Very confident
5
1 is Not confident, 5 is Very confident
Match the flagger signal with its meaning.
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Rows
Stop
Proceed
Slow
Signal 1
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Signal 2
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Signal 3
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Raise STOP paddle
Wave SLOW paddle
Point forward
Lower paddle
Which of the following is NOT a safe flagger practice?
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Standing alert and facing traffic
Using personal electronic devices while flagging
Being clearly visible at all times
Wearing high-visibility clothing
What action should a flagger take if a driver ignores instructions and enters the work zone?
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Move to a safe location and report the incident
Chase the vehicle to stop it
Ignore the situation
Block the vehicle physically
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