Alberta Traffic Control (Flagger) Course 2026

This course is for security guards and site workers in Alberta who work near road work or may be asked to help with traffic. It explains Alberta's Traffic Accommodation in Work Zones manual, what it requires of flagpersons, and the rules drivers must follow. It is background knowledge only and does not replace the flagger certification your employer must arrange.

  • Kurs
  • Alberta
  • 25 Fragen
  • Geprüft am 12. Oktober 2026

Kurz und knapp

Dieser kostenlose Kurs hat Lektionen für etwa 30 Minuten und einen Test mit 25 Fragen. Ab 80 % können Sie eine Teilnahmebescheinigung herunterladen (privat, nicht akkreditiert). Am 12. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.

Beginnen Sie mit den LektionenAlberta Traffic Control (Flagger) Course: Lessons: etwa 30 Minuten Lesezeit. Jede Testfrage wird in den Lektionen behandelt.

Das lernen Sie

  • Name the Alberta manual and laws that govern work zone traffic control
  • Explain the certification and AFAD rules for Alberta flagpersons
  • Describe the high-visibility clothing and night flagging requirements
  • Identify the parts of a work zone and the inspection rules
  • Explain the driver rules near roadside workers
  • Recognize when a task needs a certified flagperson instead of a guard

Erreichen Sie mindestens 80 %, um Ihr Zertifikat herunterzuladen.

  1. Frage 1 von 25

    Which Alberta manual sets the minimum traffic control requirements for work on provincial highways?
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    Antwort: B. Traffic Accommodation in Work Zones

    Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors publishes the Traffic Accommodation in Work Zones manual with minimum requirements for work zones.

  2. Frage 2 von 25

    Which Alberta ministry leads the Traffic Accommodation in Work Zones manual?
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    Antwort: A. Transportation and Economic Corridors

    Alberta.ca lists Transportation and Economic Corridors as the lead ministry for the manual.

  3. Frage 3 von 25

    Who must follow the minimum requirements in the Traffic Accommodation in Work Zones manual?
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    Antwort: D. Anyone working under ministry contracts or permits

    The manual applies to parties such as contractors, consultants, utility companies and municipalities working under the ministry's contracts, agreements, permits and authorizations.

  4. Frage 4 von 25

    In Alberta's work zone manual, what is a Traffic Accommodation Strategy (TAS)?
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    Antwort: D. Plans and written procedures for handling traffic

    The 2018 edition of the manual defines a TAS as the plans and written procedures that detail traffic accommodation activities for work in the highway right-of-way.

  5. Frage 5 von 25

    On an Alberta ministry construction or maintenance contract, who prepares the Traffic Accommodation Strategy?
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    Antwort: C. The contractor

    The 2018 edition of the manual says the contractor prepares the TAS for ministry construction and maintenance contracts.

  6. Frage 6 von 25

    What does Alberta's work zone manual require of all flagpersons?
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    Antwort: B. Be certified, with proof readily available

    Section 5.6.1 of the 2018 manual says all flagpersons must be certified and their certification must be readily available.

  7. Frage 7 von 25

    Is a flagperson who runs an automated flagger assistance device (AFAD) exempt from Alberta's flagger certification and clothing rules?
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    Antwort: D. No, and they also need training on the AFAD

    The 2018 edition of the manual says flagpersons operating AFADs are not exempt from the certification and apparel rules and must get specific AFAD training.

  8. Frage 8 von 25

    An AFAD stops working while traffic is moving through the work zone. What must the flagperson be able to do?
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    Antwort: D. Take over the flagging by hand right away

    The 2018 edition of the manual says that if the device fails, the flagperson must be able to take over flagging duties immediately.

  9. Frage 9 von 25

    According to Alberta's work zone manual, which device does NOT need a flagperson to operate it?
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    Antwort: A. A portable traffic signal

    The 2018 edition of the manual says portable traffic signals do not require a flagperson. AFADs and paddles are run by a flagperson.

  10. Frage 10 von 25

    Which standard must a flagperson's coveralls meet under Alberta's work zone manual?
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    Antwort: B. CSA Z96 Class 3 Level 2

    The 2018 edition of the manual requires coveralls that meet the Class 3 Level 2 requirements of the most current CSA Z96 standard, with a permanent CSA label.

  11. Frage 11 von 25

    What colour must flagperson coveralls be under Alberta's work zone manual?
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    Antwort: B. Fluorescent yellow-green with silver stripes

    The 2018 edition of the manual calls for fluorescent yellow-green coveralls with silver retroreflective striping on a fluorescent red-orange background.

  12. Frage 12 von 25

    A flagperson's coveralls are faded and the CSA label has come off. What does the Alberta manual say?
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    Antwort: A. They must be replaced

    The 2018 edition of the manual says clothing must be clean and in good condition, and faded, torn, dirty or unlabelled coveralls must be replaced.

  13. Frage 13 von 25

    Under Alberta's work zone manual, what must a flagperson wear on the head where there is a foreseeable risk of head injury?
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    Antwort: A. An orange hardhat that meets CSA Z94.1

    The 2018 edition of the manual says that where a head injury could happen, flagpersons wear fluorescent orange hardhats meeting CSA Z94.1. Otherwise any fluorescent orange headgear is allowed.

  14. Frage 14 von 25

    What do flagpersons use to signal drivers at night under Alberta's work zone manual?
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    Antwort: A. Hand-held red traffic signal wands

    The 2018 edition of the manual says night flagpersons use hand-held red traffic signal wands bright enough to be clearly seen by approaching traffic.

  15. Frage 15 von 25

    How must flagging stations be lit at night under Alberta's work zone manual?
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    Antwort: D. By overhead lighting

    The 2018 edition of the manual requires flagging stations to be illuminated by overhead lighting at night.

  16. Frage 16 von 25

    In Alberta's work zone manual, where does a work zone start and end?
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    Antwort: D. First advance warning sign to last construction sign

    The 2018 edition of the manual defines the work zone as the area from the first advance warning sign to the last construction sign.

  17. Frage 17 von 25

    In Alberta's work zone manual, what is the buffer zone?
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    Antwort: C. From the end of the transition area to the work area

    The 2018 edition of the manual defines the buffer zone as the area from the end of the transition area to the actual work area.

  18. Frage 18 von 25

    On a two-lane Alberta highway, what work zone speed does the 2018 work zone manual list where traffic is controlled by flagpersons or traffic lights?
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    Antwort: A. 50 km/h

    The 2018 edition of the manual lists a 50 km/h work zone speed on two-lane highways where traffic is controlled by flagpersons or traffic lights.

  19. Frage 19 von 25

    Traffic is backing up past the "Flagperson Ahead" sign. What does Alberta's manual say may be needed?
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    Antwort: B. More flagpersons or devices, or moving signs back

    The 2018 edition of the manual says that when queues form, more flagpersons or devices may be needed and flagging signs may need to be moved back.

  20. Frage 20 von 25

    How often must traffic control devices be inspected under Alberta's work zone manual?
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    Antwort: B. Start and end of each work day, and if signs move

    The 2018 edition of the manual requires daily inspections at the start and end of work and whenever signs are moved or changed, with a written record.

  21. Frage 21 von 25

    What happens to speeding fines in Alberta when construction workers are present?
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    Antwort: B. They are doubled

    Alberta's roadside worker safety rules say speed fines are doubled when construction workers, or a stopped roadside vehicle with flashing lights, are present.

  22. Frage 22 von 25

    A driver in Alberta passes a stopped maintenance truck with flashing lights but cannot move to the far lane. What must the driver do?
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    Antwort: C. Slow to 60 km/h or the posted limit, if lower

    Alberta's rules say drivers must move over or, if they cannot do so safely, slow to at least 60 km/h or the posted limit, whichever is lower.

  23. Frage 23 von 25

    Under Alberta's OHS Act, what must an employer make sure of before a worker controls traffic?
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    Antwort: B. That the worker is adequately trained for the work

    Section 3(2) of the OHS Act requires employers to ensure workers are adequately trained in all matters needed to do their work in a healthy and safe manner.

  24. Frage 24 von 25

    Which part of Alberta's OHS Code includes the section on vehicle traffic control?
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    Antwort: A. Part 12: General Safety Precautions

    Section 194, "Vehicle traffic control," is in Part 12 of the OHS Code, next to section 191 on signallers.

  25. Frage 25 von 25

    You are a licensed security guard with no flagger certification. Your supervisor asks you to stop highway traffic for a delivery. What should you do?
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    Antwort: B. Say you are not certified and ask for a flagger

    The 2018 edition of the manual requires flagpersons to be certified. A security licence does not make you a flagperson, so ask for a certified worker.

Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten

  • Alberta's Traffic Accommodation in Work Zones manual sets minimum requirements for work under the ministry's contracts, agreements, permits and authorizations.
  • All flagpersons must be certified, and their certification must be readily available.
  • Flagperson coveralls must meet CSA Z96 Class 3 Level 2 and be fluorescent yellow-green with silver retroreflective striping.
  • At night, flagpersons use hand-held red signal wands and flagging stations are lit by overhead lighting.
  • Speed fines are doubled in Alberta when construction workers, or a stopped roadside vehicle with flashing lights, are present.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Can a security guard act as a flagger on an Alberta highway?

Only if they are certified as a flagperson as the work zone manual and the contract require. A security licence alone does not make you a flagperson.

Who provides flagger certification in Alberta?

Your employer arranges it. The contract, permit or authorization for the job sets the requirement, so ask your employer which flagger course is accepted.

What speed applies where flaggers work on a two-lane highway?

The 2018 manual lists a 50 km/h work zone speed on two-lane highways where flagpersons or traffic lights control traffic. Always follow the signs posted at the site.

Do drivers have to obey flaggers in Alberta?

Yes. Alberta's roadside worker safety rules tell drivers to obey directions by flag people, and speed fines are doubled when workers are present.

Ist die Bescheinigung akkreditiert oder offiziell anerkannt?

Nein. Es ist eine private Teilnahmebescheinigung, nur für Ihr Wissen. Sie ist von keiner Behörde, Zulassungsstelle, Aufsichtsbehörde oder Bildungseinrichtung anerkannt, akkreditiert oder genehmigt und ersetzt keine gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Lizenz, Zertifizierung oder Ausbildung.

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