Take FDOT Flagging and Traffic Control Safety Training Practice Test

QUESTION 1 / 10

What should you wear while flagging at night?

Choose one answer below.

AAlways wear retroreflective hard hats and vests, and have retroreflective tools.✓BWear dark clothing.✓CNo PPE is required at night.✓DOnly a helmet is needed.✓

QUESTION 2 / 10

What is the proper sequence after the first vehicle stops and then traffic begins to move again?

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AMove to the centerline and stay there until you can permit travel, then return to the shoulder after traffic passes.✓BReturn to the shoulder immediately, then go to the centerline.✓CStay at the first position and ignore traffic flow.✓DMove to the next lane and signal a new stop.✓

QUESTION 3 / 10

When an alternate route is established, what should the traffic control worker do?

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ADirect traffic to use the main route.✓BClose the alternate route immediately.✓CFamiliarize themselves with the route to answer questions from drivers.✓DIgnore the new route and continue as before.✓

QUESTION 4 / 10

What can undermine a flagger's authority on a worksite?

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ABe decisive and confident at all times.✓BIf you make them think your job is not important, you will not be taken seriously.✓CThe flagger's role has no impact on traffic safety.✓DRadios are unnecessary for flaggers.✓

QUESTION 5 / 10

What are the minimum dimensions for the STOP/SLOW paddle?

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A24 inches minimum for the paddle and 6 feet minimum for the staff.✓B18 inches minimum for the paddle and 4 feet minimum for the staff.✓C30 inches minimum for the paddle and 5 feet minimum for the staff.✓D12 inches minimum for the paddle and 3 feet minimum for the staff.✓

QUESTION 6 / 10

What type of light signal must be used at night by flaggers?

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AA flashlight, lantern, or other lighted signal that displays a red warning light.✓BA blue flashing beacon.✓CA green LED palm light.✓DA white strobe only.✓

QUESTION 7 / 10

What is the main role of the Stop/Slow paddle?

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ATo indicate speed limit changes.✓BTo direct pedestrians only.✓CTo communicate with road users and control their movements in the work zone.✓DTo measure traffic flow.✓

QUESTION 8 / 10

During nighttime flagging, what must be true about all flagging equipment, including vests and paddles?

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ANeon colors only✓BFluorescent but not retroreflective✓CReflective tape only✓DRetroreflective✓

QUESTION 9 / 10

Why should flaggers be stationed far ahead of heavy trucks?

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ATo keep drivers confused.✓BTo allow heavy trucks time to stop safely.✓CTo slow down traffic unnecessarily.✓DTo shorten the distance you must direct.✓

QUESTION 10 / 10

What is the procedure to release traffic at night?

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ALower your flashlight to your side and motion drivers ahead with a slow, sweeping motion.✓BJump to the other lane to stop traffic.✓CWave both hands upward to stop traffic.✓DTurn off your flashlight and ignore drivers.✓