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CA Flagger Equipment and Devices Flashcards

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

    Answer: Red or red-orange

    The STOP face of a flagger paddle must be red or red-orange to clearly signal vehicles to stop.

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

    Answer: 18 inches octagonal

    California requires STOP/SLOW paddles to be at least 18 inches across (octagonal shape) to ensure visibility.

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

    Answer: Only as a backup when a paddle is unavailable or damaged

    Flags are used only as a backup device when a STOP/SLOW paddle is unavailable or damaged.

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

    Answer: Red or fluorescent red-orange

    Flags used in flagging operations must be red or fluorescent red-orange for maximum visibility.

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

    Answer: At least 24 inches square

    Hand-held flags must be at least 24 inches square to be clearly visible to approaching drivers.

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

    Answer: STOP/SLOW paddles

    STOP/SLOW paddles are the preferred primary device for flaggers controlling one-lane, two-way traffic.

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