CA Flagger Regulations and StandardsRegulations and Standards 3

Question 1

The Caltrans Traffic Manual and the MUTCD work together so that California flaggers must:

Accepted Answer

Follow MUTCD standards plus any additional California-specific requirements in the Caltrans manual

Answer

California adopts the MUTCD and adds state-specific requirements through the Caltrans manual, so both must be followed.

Question 2

Under MUTCD standards, a flagger's stop/slow paddle must have a minimum blade diameter of:

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

The MUTCD requires the STOP/SLOW paddle to have a minimum blade diameter of 18 inches.

Question 3

California regulations require that a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) must be:

Accepted Answer

Prepared and approved before work begins on any lane closure affecting public traffic

Answer

A TCP must be prepared and approved prior to any lane closure or traffic disruption on public roadways.

Question 4

Which standard specifies that flaggers must stand at a location visible to approaching traffic for at least how many feet?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

The MUTCD specifies that flaggers must be visible to approaching drivers for a minimum of 500 feet.

Question 5

According to MUTCD regulations, when a flagger uses a flag instead of a STOP/SLOW paddle, the flag must be at least:

Accepted Answer

24 inches square

Answer

When flags are used (only as a last resort), the MUTCD requires a minimum size of 24 inches square.

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