Flaggers and work zone devices — Arizona Permit Test

Flaggers are often used in road work zones to stop, slow or guide traffic safely through the area.

A flagger sees what you cannot, like a truck backing out. Their signal is an order, not a suggestion.

Flaggers are often used in road work zones to stop, slow or guide traffic safely through the area.

Flaggers wear orange vests or jackets and use red flags or stop/slow panels to direct traffic.

Knowing what a flagger looks like helps you spot one early and be ready to stop.

Flaggers wear orange vests or jackets and use red flags or stop/slow panels to direct traffic through work zones.

When you see a flashing arrow panel, slow down and prepare to merge in the direction of the arrow.

The panel means your lane is closed ahead. Moving over early is safer than a late squeeze at the cones.

Slow down and prepare to merge in the direction of the arrow.

Electronic message signs give advance warning of construction zones, special traffic directions, road closures or weather conditions.

The sign may be telling you the road ahead is shut or the weather is bad. Read it before you reach the trouble.

Electronic message signs are used on some roadways to give you advance warning of construction zones, special traffic directions, road closures or even weather conditions.

Cones, drums and barricades alert you and guide you through the work area, and at night they may carry warning lights.

At night the lights on a cone or drum may be all you see of the work zone edge.

At night, they may be equipped with warning lights.

What does a flagger in a work zone do?

Stops, slows or guides traffic. A flagger sees what you cannot, like a truck backing out. Their signal is an order, not a suggestion. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.44: “Flaggers are often used in road work zones to stop, slow or guide traffic safely through the area.”