Nunavut Traffic Control (Flagger) Course 2026

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which body enforces workplace safety law, including traffic control rules, in Nunavut?

   • AThe Nunavut Fire Marshal's Office in Iqaluit
   • BThe RCMP's highway and traffic services unit
   • CThe Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission
   • DTransport Canada's road and motor safety branch
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission

   The WSCC serves Nunavut and the Northwest Territories and issued the Traffic Control Person Code of Practice under the Safety Act and OHS Regulations.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   What term do Nunavut's Occupational Health and Safety Regulations use for a worker chosen to give signals to traffic or equipment?

   • ADesignated signaller
   • BSpecial bylaw officer
   • CRoad safety marshal
   • DTraffic peace officer
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Designated signaller

   Section 1 of the regulations defines a designated signaller as a worker designated under paragraph 138(1)(a) to give signals.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   When did the WSCC Traffic Control Person Code of Practice take effect in Nunavut?

   • AApril 1, 1999
   • BJanuary 1, 2010
   • CMay 31, 2016
   • DJune 1, 2020
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. May 31, 2016

   The code's foreword gives May 31, 2016 for Nunavut (June 1, 2015 for the Northwest Territories).

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Your employer hands you the WSCC Traffic Control Person Code of Practice. How does the law treat it in Nunavut?

   • AIt is a criminal law, like the Criminal Code
   • BIt applies only in the Northwest Territories
   • CIt is guidance that can be used in legal cases
   • DIt is a brochure with no link to the law
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. It is guidance that can be used in legal cases

   The code says you cannot be prosecuted just for not following it, but failing to follow it may be considered in legal proceedings. Follow it unless another method is as safe or safer.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Under section 139 of Nunavut's OHS Regulations, what must the employer write, make available and train workers in?

   • AA traffic control plan
   • BA noise bylaw
   • CA driver licence test
   • DA parking ticket policy
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. A traffic control plan

   Section 139(2) requires a written traffic control plan that is made available to workers, who must be trained in it.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   On a highway, when does section 139(4) let an employer use designated signallers to control traffic?

   • AOnly on weekends and holidays
   • BWhenever the employer prefers them
   • COnly when police are not in the community
   • DOnly when other control methods are not enough
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Only when other control methods are not enough

   Section 139(4) allows designated signallers on a highway only if the other methods listed in section 139(2) are inadequate or unsuitable.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Under section 138, what must an employer do for each designated signaller?

   • APay for their driver's licence renewal
   • BRegister them with the local RCMP detachment
   • CTrain them and keep a record of the training
   • DLend them a police radio for the shift
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Train them and keep a record of the training

   Section 138(1)(b) and (c) require training and a training record, with a copy given to the signaller.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   According to the WSCC code, how long is a Northwest Territories and Nunavut TCP training card valid?

   • AOne year
   • BFor life
   • C30 days
   • DFive years
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. One year

   The TCP training card is valid for one year and must be signed by the trainer or employer.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   What must a TCP do with the training card while working?

   • AHand it to any driver who asks to see it
   • BLeave it at the office in case it gets lost
   • CCarry it and show it to authorities if asked
   • DTape it to the back of the STOP/SLOW paddle
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Carry it and show it to authorities if asked

   The code says the card must be carried on the job and shown to authorities on request.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    You move to a new job site in another community. What does the WSCC guidance say about training?

    • AYou need a new driver's licence for that community
    • BYour old card covers every site in the territory
    • CYou need site-specific training for every job location
    • DNo training is needed if you have flagged before
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. You need site-specific training for every job location

    The training guideline says additional site-specific training has to be provided for every job location.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Under section 139(1), what must an employer provide when a worker is at risk from vehicle traffic?

    • AA company truck to sit in during breaks
    • BHigh-visibility clothing, and require its use
    • CA whistle and a first aid kit only
    • DDark clothing so drivers are not distracted
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. High-visibility clothing, and require its use

    Section 139(1) requires the employer to provide high-visibility clothing and require the worker to use it.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Which CSA standard does the WSCC High Visibility Apparel Code of Practice refer to?

    • ACSA Z94.1
    • BCAN/CSA-Z96-15
    • CCSA Z462
    • DCSA B149
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. CAN/CSA-Z96-15

    The WSCC code refers to CAN/CSA-Z96-15, High-Visibility Safety Apparel, and advises using the current version.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    In the WSCC High Visibility Apparel Code, which class is given for flagging crews and night work?

    • ANo class is needed
    • BClass 2
    • CClass 1
    • DClass 3
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Class 3

    Class 3 gives the most coverage. The code lists flagging crews, traffic over 80 km/h and night work as Class 3 examples.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Under section 138(2), what must a designated signaller have during darkness or poor visibility, besides high-visibility clothing?

    • AA second paddle
    • BA police escort
    • CA suitable light
    • DA siren
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A suitable light

    Section 138(2)(b) requires a suitable light during darkness or poor visibility.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    According to the WSCC code, how tall must a STOP/SLOW paddle be?

    • AAt least 1 m
    • BAt least 0.5 m
    • CAt least 3 m
    • DAt least 1.6 m
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least 1.6 m

    The code says the paddle must be at least 1.6 m tall and retroreflective on both sides.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    What are the colours of the SLOW side of the paddle in the WSCC code?

    • ABlack letters on yellow
    • BYellow letters on black
    • CRed letters on white
    • DWhite letters on green
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Black letters on yellow

    STOP is white on red; SLOW is black letters on a yellow background.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Unless it is mounted high on a post or barrier, what must the TCP warning sign display?

    • ATwo red-orange flags
    • BA flashing blue light
    • CThe company logo
    • DThe speed limit
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Two red-orange flags

    The code says the TCP sign must display two red-orange flags unless it is mounted high.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Where does the WSCC code place the TCP's control position?

    • AAt the top of the nearest hill or curve
    • BRight beside the work crew and equipment
    • CIn the middle of the lane, facing traffic
    • DHalfway between the last sign and the taper
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Halfway between the last sign and the taper

    The control position is halfway between the last sign and the taper, just outside the travel lane, with the paddle on the edge line.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    According to the WSCC code, about how far does a car need to stop at 100 km/h on dry, level pavement?

    • AAbout 21 m
    • BAbout 1 km
    • CAbout 65 m
    • DAbout 210 m
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. About 210 m

    The code gives about 210 m (42 car lengths) at 100 km/h, and about 65 m at 50 km/h.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Under section 139(5), when are at least two signallers needed?

    • AWhenever the job will last more than one hour
    • BWhenever it is raining or snowing at the site
    • CTraffic from both directions and no clear view
    • DAt night on any road, even with a clear view
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Traffic from both directions and no clear view

    One signaller is allowed for one-way traffic, or two-way traffic where the signaller and drivers can clearly see each other. Two-way traffic without a clear view needs at least two.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Your radio stops working while traffic is stopped. What does the WSCC code say to do first?

    • AKeep your paddle as it is and repeat the message
    • BWave all of the waiting traffic through slowly
    • CFlip your paddle to SLOW so traffic keeps moving
    • DLeave your position and walk to your partner
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Keep your paddle as it is and repeat the message

    The code says not to change the paddles, to repeat the message and check the radio before following the radio-failure steps.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    How does a TCP signal an emergency or out-of-control vehicle to other TCPs, according to the code?

    • ABlow the whistle twice and keep flagging traffic
    • BTurn the paddle sideways and point at the vehicle
    • CDrop the paddle and wave both arms above your head
    • DWave the paddle in a big circle over your head
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Drop the paddle and wave both arms above your head

    The emergency signal is to drop the paddle, raise both arms and wave them rapidly above the head.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    What light does the WSCC code require a TCP to use at night?

    • AA headlamp pointed straight at drivers' eyes
    • BNo light at all, so drivers are not dazzled
    • CA flashlight with a red or orange cone
    • DA green laser pointer aimed at the windshield
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A flashlight with a red or orange cone

    At night the code requires a flashlight with a red/orange semi-transparent cone, plus reflective material on the hard hat and clothing.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    How often does the WSCC code suggest rotating a TCP?

    • AOnly at the end of the job
    • BAbout once a week
    • CAbout every two hours
    • DAbout every 15 minutes
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. About every two hours

    The code suggests rotating a TCP every two hours, or as arranged with the supervisor.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    An angry driver starts shouting at you at the control position. What does the code tell you to do?

    • AWave the paddle at them to show who is in charge
    • BArgue your case until the driver calms down
    • CStay calm and give them your supervisor's contact info
    • DReach into the car and take the driver's keys
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Stay calm and give them your supervisor's contact info

    The code says not to argue or retaliate, to give the supervisor's contact information, and to leave if threatened with harm; then record and report it.

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