Ontario Traffic Control (Flagger) Course 2026

1. Frage 1 von 25

   Which Ontario regulation sets the rules for workers who direct traffic on construction projects?

   • AThe Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07)
   • BThe Trespass to Property Act
   • CO. Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects)
   • DThe Private Security and Investigative Services Act
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   Antwort: C. O. Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects)

   Sections 67 to 69.1 of O. Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects) cover traffic protection, the STOP/SLOW sign and traffic control persons.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   Under Ontario's construction regulation, what kind of worker may direct traffic on a public way?

   • AOnly a worker with a provincial TCP licence card
   • BA competent worker
   • CAny licensed security guard
   • DAny worker who owns a reflective vest
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   Antwort: B. A competent worker

   Section 69(4) says the worker must be competent. The regulation does not create a provincial TCP licence.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   In Ontario's health and safety law, what does it mean to be a competent worker?

   • AHolding a valid Ontario driver's licence of any class
   • BOlder than 21 and in good physical health
   • CEmployed by the same company for at least one year
   • DQualified by knowledge, training and experience for the work
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   Antwort: D. Qualified by knowledge, training and experience for the work

   A competent person is qualified by knowledge, training and experience, is familiar with the Act and regulations, and knows the dangers of the work.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   What instructions must the employer give a worker who directs traffic in Ontario?

   • AVerbal tips from a more experienced worker on site
   • BA short safety video, with no written copy needed
   • CNone at all, if the worker has done the job before
   • DWritten and oral instructions in a language they understand
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   Antwort: D. Written and oral instructions in a language they understand

   Section 69(4) requires adequate written and oral instructions in a language the worker understands, with a description of the signals.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   Where must the written instructions for a traffic control person be kept?

   • AIn the worker's car
   • BAt the project
   • CWith the local police service
   • DAt the employer's head office only
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   Antwort: B. At the project

   Section 69(5) says the written instructions must be kept at the project.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   Under Ontario's rule, how many lanes of traffic moving in the same direction may one worker direct?

   • AAs many as the worker can see
   • BUp to three lanes
   • CNo more than one lane
   • DTwo lanes in daylight only
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   Antwort: C. No more than one lane

   Section 69(2) says a worker may not direct more than one lane of traffic moving in the same direction.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   Above what normal posted speed limit may a worker NOT direct traffic in Ontario?

   • A70 km/h
   • B100 km/h
   • C90 km/h
   • D50 km/h
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   Antwort: C. 90 km/h

   Section 69(3) says a worker may not direct traffic where the normal posted speed limit is more than 90 km/h.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   While directing traffic on a project, may a traffic control person also do other jobs, such as moving materials?

   • AYes, but only during daylight hours
   • BYes, as long as a supervisor agrees to it first
   • CNo, they must do no other work while directing traffic
   • DYes, as long as traffic is light at the time
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   Antwort: C. No, they must do no other work while directing traffic

   Section 69(4) says the worker must not do any other work while directing traffic.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   Where must a worker who directs traffic be positioned?

   • AIn the centre of the live lane of traffic
   • BBehind the work vehicle, out of drivers' view
   • CWherever drivers can hear them best
   • DWhere traffic endangers them as little as possible
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   Antwort: D. Where traffic endangers them as little as possible

   Section 69(4) requires the worker to be positioned to minimize the risk of being endangered by traffic.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    What shape and size is the STOP/SLOW sign under section 68 of O. Reg. 213/91?

    • AA square 600 mm on each side
    • BA triangle 900 mm on each side, pointing down
    • CA circle 300 mm across, on a short handle
    • DAn octagon 450 mm between opposite sides
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    Antwort: D. An octagon 450 mm between opposite sides

    Section 68 calls for an octagonal sign 450 mm between opposite sides.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    How long is the pole on Ontario's STOP/SLOW sign?

    • A2.5 m
    • B0.5 m
    • C1.2 m
    • D3 m
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    Antwort: C. 1.2 m

    Section 68 says the sign is mounted on a 1.2 m pole and must be at least as rigid as 6 mm plywood.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    What does the SLOW side of Ontario's STOP/SLOW sign look like?

    • ABlue with white letters and a black border
    • BPlain white with red letters
    • CFluorescent chartreuse with black letters
    • DRed with white letters and a white border
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    Antwort: C. Fluorescent chartreuse with black letters

    The SLOW side is retro-reflective fluorescent chartreuse with a black diamond border and black SLOW letters 120 mm high.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    What colour must the garment of an Ontario traffic control person be?

    • AFluorescent blaze or international orange
    • BNavy blue with silver stripes
    • CFluorescent lime green with no stripes
    • DPlain white with yellow stripes
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    Antwort: A. Fluorescent blaze or international orange

    Section 69.1 requires a garment covering at least the upper body in fluorescent blaze or international orange.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    How are the two yellow stripes arranged on the back of a TCP garment in Ontario?

    • AIn an X pattern
    • BThey are not needed on the back
    • CIn one straight line across the shoulders
    • DIn a circle
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    Antwort: A. In an X pattern

    Section 69.1 says the two 5 cm yellow stripes run vertically on the front and form an X on the back.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    What extra visibility item must an Ontario traffic control person wear at night?

    • AA second orange vest worn over the first one
    • BSilver retro-reflective stripes around each arm and leg
    • CNothing extra, as long as the vest is still new
    • DA flashing light on the hard hat, and nothing else
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    Antwort: B. Silver retro-reflective stripes around each arm and leg

    Section 69.1(4) requires silver retro-reflective stripes around each arm and leg at night, or equal side stripes of at least 50 cm² per side.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    Who must write a traffic protection plan, and what does it list?

    • AThe police; the fines that drivers will have to pay
    • BThe municipality; the names of the roads being closed
    • CThe worker; their own shift times and break times
    • DThe employer; the traffic hazards and the protective measures
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    Antwort: D. The employer; the traffic hazards and the protective measures

    Section 67(4) and (5) require each employer to write a plan that identifies the traffic hazards and the measures used to protect workers.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    Where must a traffic protection plan be kept?

    • AIn a locked office far from the site
    • BOnly on the employer's website, not on site
    • CAt the project, available to an inspector or worker
    • DWith the Ministry of Transportation only
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    Antwort: C. At the project, available to an inspector or worker

    Section 67(5) says the plan must be kept at the project and made available to an inspector or a worker on request.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    Which manual shows Ontario's standard work zone layouts for signs, cones and traffic control persons?

    • AThe Ontario Building Code
    • BThe Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07)
    • CBook 7 of the Ontario Traffic Manual
    • DThe Highway Traffic Act
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    Antwort: C. Book 7 of the Ontario Traffic Manual

    Book 7 of the Ontario Traffic Manual, published by MTO, covers temporary conditions such as road work zones.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    In Book 7, what does the TC-21 sign tell drivers?

    • ATraffic Control Person Ahead
    • BBridge Ices Before Road
    • CDetour to the Left Ahead
    • DRoad Closed Ahead
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    Antwort: A. Traffic Control Person Ahead

    TC-21 is the Traffic Control Person Ahead sign, placed before the TCP in the advance warning area.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    According to Book 7, how long is the TCP taper where the normal posted speed is 50 km/h or less?

    • A50 m
    • B100 m
    • C5 m
    • D15 m
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    Antwort: D. 15 m

    Book 7's table gives a TCP taper of 15 m at 50 km/h or less, rising to 30 m at 80 and 90 km/h.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    At a busy intersection with traffic signals, what does Book 7 say should be considered?

    • ATurning off the traffic signals first
    • BLetting drivers sort it out themselves
    • CAsking the road authority about police help
    • DAdding a second security guard to help
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    Antwort: C. Asking the road authority about police help

    For single-TCP intersection layouts, Book 7 says to consult the road authority about police help when volumes are high or the intersection is signalized.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    According to the MTO Driver's Handbook, what is an offence for a driver in Ontario?

    • ADriving slowly through a marked work zone
    • BAsking a traffic-control person a question
    • CDisobeying a STOP or SLOW sign held by a TCP
    • DUsing headlights in a daytime work zone
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    Antwort: C. Disobeying a STOP or SLOW sign held by a TCP

    The handbook says it is an offence to disobey STOP or SLOW signs displayed by a traffic-control person or firefighter.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    What does the MTO Driver's Handbook say about speeding in a construction zone when workers are present?

    • AThere is no extra penalty
    • BThe fines are doubled
    • COnly a warning is given
    • DOnly trucks are fined
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    Antwort: B. The fines are doubled

    The handbook notes that Highway Traffic Act changes doubled fines for speeding in a construction zone when workers are present.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    Ontario's security guard study guide says guards may control traffic in which places?

    • AOnly on 400-series highways at night
    • BOn private property, such as parking lots
    • COn any provincial highway, at any time
    • DAnywhere a police officer is not present
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    Antwort: B. On private property, such as parking lots

    The study guide describes guards controlling traffic on private property, such as gated entrances to buildings and parking lots.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    According to Book 7, who must be trained in how to use the manual?

    • AAll users, including traffic control persons
    • BOnly engineers who design the layouts
    • CNobody; reading it is optional
    • DOnly police officers who direct traffic
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    Antwort: A. All users, including traffic control persons

    Book 7 says all users, including TCPs, must be trained in the manual, along with the job-specific training required under the OHSA.

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