Manitoba Traffic Control (Flagperson) Course 2026

1. Question 1 of 25

   How does Manitoba's Workplace Safety and Health Regulation define a flagperson?

   • AA security guard who checks vehicles at a parking gate
   • BA person whose work involves directing traffic on a street or highway
   • CAny worker who wears a high-visibility vest on a work site
   • DA police officer assigned to watch a construction project
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   Answer: B. A person whose work involves directing traffic on a street or highway

   The regulation defines a flagperson as a person whose work involves directing the movement of traffic on any portion of a street or highway.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Under Manitoba's Highway Traffic Act, when is a flag person treated as a peace officer?

   • AOnly while using the flag person powers the Act gives
   • BAt all times, both on and off duty
   • COnly after 10 years of flagging experience
   • DNever, under any circumstances at all
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   Answer: A. Only while using the flag person powers the Act gives

   The Highway Traffic Act counts a flag person as a peace officer only while they are using the powers given to flag persons under the Act.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What must Manitoba drivers do when a flagperson gives them directions in a work zone?

   • AFollow them only if a police officer is also present
   • BObey and follow the flagperson's directions
   • CFollow them only on provincial highways
   • DIgnore them if the light is green
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   Answer: B. Obey and follow the flagperson's directions

   The Manitoba Flagperson Training Manual explains that The Highway Traffic Act requires every driver to obey the directions of a flagperson.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Under Manitoba's workplace safety rules, what does a worker need before an employer may assign them as a flagperson?

   • AA valid flagperson certificate and shown competency
   • BA Class 5 driver's licence and a vehicle
   • CA first aid certificate and a two-way radio
   • DA security guard licence and nothing else
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   Answer: A. A valid flagperson certificate and shown competency

   Manitoba's Workplace Safety and Health Branch says a worker must hold a valid flagperson training certificate and show competency at the workplace before working as a flagperson.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Who approves flagperson training providers in Manitoba?

   • AThe director of the Workplace Safety and Health Branch
   • BEach city's or town's police service
   • CAny employer that hires flagpersons
   • DThe Registrar of security guards
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   Answer: A. The director of the Workplace Safety and Health Branch

   Manitoba's Workplace Safety and Health approved-training page says the director of the Workplace Safety and Health Branch approves flagperson training providers.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Which organization has been approved to oversee and approve flagperson training for its own members?

   • AThe Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
   • BManitoba Public Insurance (MPI)
   • CThe Office of the Fire Commissioner
   • DThe Canadian Red Cross Society
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   Answer: A. The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association

   The Workplace Safety and Health Branch has approved the MHCA to oversee and approve flagperson training for its members.

7. Question 7 of 25

   How long is a Manitoba flagperson certificate valid?

   • A3 years
   • B1 year
   • C5 years
   • DFor life
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   Answer: A. 3 years

   Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure states that a flag person certificate is valid for three years.

8. Question 8 of 25

   In Manitoba flagperson training, what score is needed on the practical assessment?

   • AAt least 13 out of 26
   • BA perfect 26 out of 26
   • CAt least 23 out of 26
   • DAt least 18 out of 26
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   Answer: C. At least 23 out of 26

   The Flagperson Training Manual scores the practical assessment out of 26 and requires at least 23 for certification.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You are a licensed security guard with no flagperson certificate. At an event, a manager asks you to stop traffic on the public highway outside. What should you do?

   • ADo it, but only for a few minutes at a time
   • BDo it, because a security licence covers traffic control
   • CDo it if the event manager signs a note first
   • DPolitely say no and call your supervisor
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   Answer: D. Politely say no and call your supervisor

   Manitoba allows only certified flag persons to control traffic for events on highways, and only as a permit allows. A security licence does not give this authority.

10. Question 10 of 25

    An event will use part of a provincial highway in Manitoba. What does the organizer need?

    • AOnly a letter of support from the local fire chief
    • BA provincial permit and a traffic control plan
    • COnly approval from the security guard Registrar
    • DNothing extra, as long as guards are on site
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    Answer: B. A provincial permit and a traffic control plan

    Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure issues permits for film productions and special events on provincial highways; the application must include a traffic control plan.

11. Question 11 of 25

    An event will close part of a City of Winnipeg street. Where does the traffic management plan go?

    • ATo the event's insurance company
    • BTo SAFE Work Manitoba
    • CTo the City of Winnipeg
    • DTo the RCMP only
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    Answer: C. To the City of Winnipeg

    For roads that are not provincial highways, Manitoba says the traffic management plan is submitted to the City of Winnipeg or the municipality.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What high-visibility apparel must a Manitoba flagperson wear?

    • ACSA-approved Class 3, Level 2 apparel in fluorescent yellow-green
    • BA black jacket with a reflective name tag on the chest
    • CAny orange safety vest, with or without reflective stripes
    • DCSA-approved Class 1 apparel in any colour you like
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    Answer: A. CSA-approved Class 3, Level 2 apparel in fluorescent yellow-green

    SAFE Work Manitoba lists CSA-approved Class 3, Level 2 high-visibility apparel in fluorescent yellow-green for flaggers.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What headwear does a Manitoba flagperson need for work in darkness?

    • ANo headwear, as long as the vest is reflective
    • BA winter toque in any colour
    • CCSA-approved fluorescent headwear with retro-reflective tape
    • DA dark baseball cap with the company logo
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    Answer: C. CSA-approved fluorescent headwear with retro-reflective tape

    Flaggers wear CSA-approved protective headwear in a fluorescent colour, with retro-reflective tape for use in darkness.

14. Question 14 of 25

    How wide must the STOP/SLOW paddle be, according to the Manitoba Flagperson Training Manual?

    • AAt least 30 cm
    • BAt least 90 cm
    • CAt least 20 cm
    • DAt least 45 cm
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    Answer: D. At least 45 cm

    The manual says the paddle is at least 45 cm wide, with letters at least 10 cm high.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What colours are on the SLOW side of a Manitoba flagperson paddle?

    • ABlack letters on a blue background
    • BRed letters on a white background
    • CWhite letters on a red background
    • DBlack letters on fluorescent yellow-green
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    Answer: D. Black letters on fluorescent yellow-green

    The SLOW side has black letters on a fluorescent yellow-green background; the STOP side has white letters on red.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What should a flagperson do with the paddle when it is not being used to signal?

    • AKeep showing SLOW to all traffic
    • BKeep showing STOP to all traffic
    • CLean it against a sign, facing traffic
    • DTurn the edge toward traffic so it cannot be read
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    Answer: D. Turn the edge toward traffic so it cannot be read

    The manual says to turn the paddle so its edge faces traffic when it is not in use, so drivers do not read a message that does not apply.

17. Question 17 of 25

    May a Manitoba flagperson use a phone or music player while flagging?

    • AYes, whenever the supervisor is not on site
    • BYes, but only when traffic is light
    • CNo, except to talk with other flagpersons or the supervisor
    • DYes, as long as the volume is kept low
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    Answer: C. No, except to talk with other flagpersons or the supervisor

    The Flagperson Training Manual bans personal electronic devices while flagging, except for necessary communication with other flagpersons or the supervisor.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What extra signalling device does the Manitoba manual call for when flagging at night?

    • AA hand-held air horn only
    • BA second paddle
    • CA strobe light on the flagperson's car
    • DA flashlight with a red signalling wand
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    Answer: D. A flashlight with a red signalling wand

    For night flagging, the manual calls for a working flashlight with a red signalling wand, and the flagging station must be lit.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Which Manitoba document sets the minimum standard for traffic control during temporary work on Manitoba highways?

    • AThe Manitoba Driver's Handbook
    • BThe 2015 Work Zone Traffic Control Manual
    • CThe Manitoba Fire Code
    • DThe Private Investigators and Security Guards Regulation
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    Answer: B. The 2015 Work Zone Traffic Control Manual

    Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure's Work Zone Traffic Control Manual sets minimum standards to protect road users and workers in work zones.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Under Manitoba's Work Zone Traffic Control Manual, where is the Flagperson Ahead sign placed?

    • AJust past the far end of the work area
    • BRight beside the flagperson, at the flagging station
    • CAt least 2 km before the flagperson, and no closer
    • DAt least 150 m before the flagperson, and never more than 500 m
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    Answer: D. At least 150 m before the flagperson, and never more than 500 m

    The manual places the Flagperson Ahead sign at least 150 m in advance of the flagperson and never more than 500 m away.

21. Question 21 of 25

    On a road with more than 1,000 vehicles per day, what does the Work Zone Traffic Control Manual require before a flagging station?

    • AA speed reduction to 30 km/h
    • BNo change to the speed limit
    • CA full closure of the road
    • DA mandatory speed reduction to 60 km/h
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    Answer: D. A mandatory speed reduction to 60 km/h

    Where average annual daily traffic is above 1,000 vehicles, a regulatory reduction to 60 km/h in advance of the flagging station is mandatory.

22. Question 22 of 25

    How far in front of the work crew does a Manitoba flagperson usually stand?

    • A50 to 150 m
    • B10 to 20 m
    • C2 to 5 m
    • D500 to 1,000 m
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    Answer: A. 50 to 150 m

    The Flagperson Training Manual says the flagperson is usually between 50 m and 150 m in front of the crew, depending on road conditions and visibility.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Two flagpersons at opposite ends of a work zone cannot see each other. What does the manual say?

    • ALet drivers sort it out themselves
    • BRelease traffic on a fixed timer without talking
    • CRelease both directions at once
    • DUse a means of communication, such as two-way radios
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    Answer: D. Use a means of communication, such as two-way radios

    Where a flagperson cannot clearly see the other flagperson, a means of communication must be used; two-way radios are the most effective.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Which of these is correct about using the STOP/SLOW paddle in Manitoba?

    • AHold the paddle low, at waist height, to save energy
    • BTurn your back to traffic while you show STOP
    • CNever wave the paddle; use your free hand for movement signals
    • DWave the paddle back and forth to get attention
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    Answer: C. Never wave the paddle; use your free hand for movement signals

    The manual says never to wave the paddle and to use the free hand to signal movement, while facing traffic.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A driver ignores your STOP signal and drives through the work zone. What should you do?

    • AStep into the next lane to block the vehicle
    • BGet out of its path, warn others and write down the details
    • CLeave your station to follow the driver
    • DRun after the vehicle to get the plate number
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    Answer: B. Get out of its path, warn others and write down the details

    For a non-compliant driver, the manual says to get out of the vehicle's path, warn others and document the incident, such as the plate number and vehicle description.

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