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WorkZone

Introduction

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Lesson 1: MUTCD

Lesson 2: Work Zone Safety & Responsibility

Lesson 3: The Work Zone

Lesson 4: Flagging, Equipment, & Procedures

Flagging tips

6. To release traffic properly while flagging, you should:

Your answer:

c) Turn around to watch the activity in the work zone while switching the Stop-Slow paddle to SLOW

Your answer is incorrect.

To release traffic, step back to the shoulder of the road, turn your paddle to SLOW (or drop flag by your side). With your free hand, motion traffic to proceed. Do not wave the flag! It confuses drivers.

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