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CA Flagger Equipment and Devices Flashcards

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  1. What type of channelizing device is most commonly used to guide traffic through California work zones?

    Answer: Traffic cones

    Traffic cones are the most commonly used channelizing devices to define lanes and guide traffic through work zones.

  2. What is the purpose of advance warning signs placed before a California work zone?

    Answer: To alert drivers to upcoming changes in road conditions and flagger presence

    Advance warning signs alert drivers well before the work zone so they can slow down and prepare for changes.

  3. What color background are standard work zone advance warning signs in California?

    Answer: Orange

    Work zone advance warning signs use an orange background to distinguish them from standard regulatory and warning signs.

  4. Which sign must be posted at the beginning of every work zone to alert drivers?

    Answer: ROAD WORK AHEAD

    The ROAD WORK AHEAD sign is the first sign placed to give advance notice of any upcoming roadway work.

  5. What is the purpose of the END ROAD WORK sign at the conclusion of a work zone?

    Answer: To notify drivers they may resume normal speed

    The END ROAD WORK sign informs drivers that the work zone has ended and normal driving conditions resume.

  6. What is a buffer space in a work zone and why is it important for flagger safety?

    Answer: An unoccupied area between traffic and the work area that reduces injury risk

    A buffer space is an empty zone between live traffic and the active work area that protects workers from errant vehicles.

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