CA Flagger CA Flagger Equipment and Devices

Question 1

What color must the STOP/SLOW paddle be on the STOP side according to California flagger requirements?

Accepted Answer

Red or red-orange

Answer

Yellow

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Orange

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White

Question 2

What is the minimum size of a STOP/SLOW paddle used by flaggers in California work zones?

Accepted Answer

18 inches octagonal

Answer

12 inches square

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24 inches round

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15 inches hexagonal

Question 3

When must a flagger use a flag instead of a STOP/SLOW paddle?

Accepted Answer

Only as a backup when a paddle is unavailable or damaged

Answer

Whenever traffic speeds exceed 45 mph

Answer

Flags are never permitted in California

Answer

Flags are preferred over paddles at all times

Question 4

What color must a hand-held flag used for flagging operations be?

Accepted Answer

Red or fluorescent red-orange

Answer

Bright yellow-green

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White

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Blue

Question 5

What is the minimum size requirement for a hand-held flagging flag in California?

Accepted Answer

At least 24 inches square

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At least 12 inches square

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At least 18 inches square

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At least 36 inches square

Question 6

Which device is preferred over all others for controlling traffic through a one-lane, two-way work zone?

Accepted Answer

STOP/SLOW paddles

Answer

Temporary traffic signals

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Hand-held flags

Answer

Cones and barricades only