Traffic Control and Flagging Quiz

Test your knowledge on traffic control procedures, flagging signals, and road safety with this quiz. Learn about hand signals, signs, and traffic light indications.

#1

What is the primary purpose of traffic control and flagging?

To enforce traffic laws
To regulate the flow of traffic
To reduce accidents
To increase speed limits
#2

What color is typically used for a flag to signal 'Stop'?

Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
#3

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?

Stop and wait for green
Proceed with caution
Continue at the same speed
Prepare to stop immediately
#4

What should drivers do when approaching a work zone with flaggers present?

Ignore the flaggers and proceed as usual
Slow down and be prepared to stop
Increase speed to clear the area faster
Honk their horn to alert flaggers
#5

What does a 'yield' sign indicate in traffic control?

Stop and wait for other vehicles
Speed up and merge quickly
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
Ignore other traffic
#6

What should you do if you encounter a traffic signal that is not working?

Speed up and proceed through the intersection quickly
Treat it as a four-way stop
Ignore the signal and continue driving
Follow the directions of nearby pedestrians
#7

What does a green arrow signal indicate at a traffic light?

Stop
Yield
Proceed in the direction of the arrow
Prepare to turn around
#8

In traffic control, what does a 'flagger' refer to?

A device used to regulate traffic signals
A person directing traffic using flags
A type of traffic violation
A vehicle used by police officers for patrolling
#9

What does the 'slow' sign, typically a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black letters, indicate?

To speed up
To stop immediately
To proceed with caution at reduced speed
To change lanes
#10

What is the purpose of using cones or barriers in traffic control?

To create obstacles for drivers
To mark construction zones or road closures
To encourage drivers to speed up
To block traffic signals
#11

When flagging traffic, what does a circular motion of the flag overhead typically indicate?

Stop
Proceed with caution
Detour
All clear
#12

In traffic flagging, what does a flagger do when they want to signal drivers to 'slow down'?

Hold the flag vertically
Wave the flag rapidly
Hold the flag horizontally
Wave the flag in a circular motion
#13

When should a flagger use the 'STOP/SLOW' paddle instead of a flag?

During nighttime
In heavy rain or fog
When visibility is limited
All of the above
#14

What does a red X over a lane on a variable message sign indicate?

The lane is closed
The lane is open
Drivers should speed up in that lane
Drivers should change lanes immediately
#15

Which of the following is NOT a proper hand signal used in flagging traffic?

Pointing downward with palm facing backward
Pointing upward with palm facing forward
Pointing sideways with palm facing inward
Waving both hands frantically

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