Quebec Traffic Control (Flagger) Course 2026

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which Quebec agency enforces workplace health and safety rules for flaggers on road work sites?

   • AThe CNESST
   • BThe Régie du bâtiment du Québec
   • CThe Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)
   • DThe Bureau de la sécurité privée
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The CNESST

   The CNESST enforces the Act respecting occupational health and safety and the construction safety code that apply to road work and flaggers.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   What is Tome V – Signalisation routière?

   • AA federal guide for police at crash scenes
   • BThe Ministry of Transport's road signs standard
   • CThe SAAQ handbook for new drivers
   • DA city parking bylaw for downtown streets
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. The Ministry of Transport's road signs standard

   The CNESST says signs on road work sites must follow Tome V, the Ministry of Transport's road signs standard.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   According to the CNESST, signs on a Quebec road work site must follow Tome V through which of these?

   • AA plan approved by the property manager only
   • BWhatever signs are left over from the last job
   • CA Tome V standard drawing or an engineer's sealed plan
   • DA sketch drawn by the guard on duty that day
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A Tome V standard drawing or an engineer's sealed plan

   The CNESST says work zone signs must come from a Tome V standard drawing or an engineer-signed and sealed signalling plan.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   In Quebec, what is the job of a road flagger (signaleur routier)?

   • AInstall new traffic lights at intersections
   • BGuide trucks backing up inside a fenced site
   • CStop or slow traffic on a public road near work
   • DIssue tickets to drivers who speed in the zone
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Stop or slow traffic on a public road near work

   The CNESST describes road flaggers as controlling traffic near road work: stopping or slowing vehicles, alternating one-lane traffic or guiding drivers through the zone.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   In Quebec, what does a site flagger (signaleur de chantier) do?

   • AGuides reversing machines and trucks on a site
   • BWrites and seals the site's signalling plan
   • CDirects traffic on autoroutes and highways
   • DChecks workers' licences at the site gate
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Guides reversing machines and trucks on a site

   The CNESST defines the site flagger as the person who directs reversing manoeuvres of machinery and heavy vehicles inside a construction site.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   What training does the CNESST say a road flagger in Quebec must have?

   • AA diploma from the Quebec police academy
   • BA flagger course recognized by ASP Construction
   • COnly a basic first aid course
   • DNo training, as long as they wear hi-vis
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. A flagger course recognized by ASP Construction

   The CNESST says the road flagger must hold a flagger training recognized by ASP Construction. A general awareness course does not replace it.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   What colour of high-visibility safety clothing does the CNESST list for road flaggers?

   • APlain white
   • BFluorescent yellow-green
   • CBlack with a red stripe
   • DDark blue
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Fluorescent yellow-green

   The CNESST lists a hard hat, high-visibility clothing in fluorescent yellow-green and protective footwear for road flaggers.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Besides hi-vis clothing and protective footwear, what head protection does a Quebec road flagger wear?

   • AA baseball cap
   • BNo head protection is needed
   • CA hard hat
   • DA winter toque only
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A hard hat

   The CNESST's equipment list for road flaggers includes a hard hat.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   When must Quebec road flaggers have a two-way radio or similar communication device?

   • AOnly if the job lasts more than a week
   • BOnly during snowstorms
   • CNever; shouting is enough
   • DWhen more than one flagger is working
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. When more than one flagger is working

   The CNESST requires a communication device, such as a two-way radio, when more than one flagger is working.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    When may a Quebec road flagger use a flag?

    • AOnly at night and in bad weather
    • BNever, under any standard
    • COnly in situations the standard allows
    • DWhenever they prefer it to the sign
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Only in situations the standard allows

    The CNESST lists the flagger's sign as standard equipment and a flag only in situations the standard allows.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    On which roads does the CNESST say road flaggers must NOT direct traffic, apart from Tome V exceptions?

    • AAny street inside a city's limits
    • BAutoroutes and roads posted at 70 km/h or more
    • CGravel roads posted at 30 km/h or less
    • DStreets in school zones during school hours
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Autoroutes and roads posted at 70 km/h or more

    The CNESST says flaggers must not direct traffic on autoroutes or roads posted at 70 km/h or more, except for the exceptions in Tome V.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Where flaggers cannot be used, which measure does the CNESST expect the employer or prime contractor to use instead?

    • ANothing; work goes ahead with no control
    • BAsking drivers by phone to slow down
    • CA guard waving drivers from the centre line
    • DTemporary work traffic lights
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Temporary work traffic lights

    The CNESST lists technical measures such as remote-operated barriers, temporary traffic lights or a road closure with a detour.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    How far behind the "LIGNE D'ARRÊT" sign does the CNESST say the road flagger stands?

    • AAbout 7 m
    • BAbout 150 m
    • CAbout 1 m
    • DAbout 50 m
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. About 7 m

    The CNESST says the road flagger stands about 7 m behind the "LIGNE D'ARRÊT" sign.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    How should a Quebec road flagger stand?

    • ABehind the sign, where drivers cannot see them
    • BSitting in a vehicle with the window open
    • CIn the middle of the open lane, facing the crew
    • DUpright, facing traffic, on the shoulder
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Upright, facing traffic, on the shoulder

    The CNESST says the flagger stands upright and faces traffic, on the shoulder or in the closed lane if the layout requires it.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Drivers cannot see the flagger from the minimum stopping sight distance in Tome V. What does the CNESST say must happen?

    • AThe work zone is made longer
    • BThe flagger moves into the open lane
    • CDrivers are expected to stop suddenly
    • DThe flagger waves the sign faster
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The work zone is made longer

    If the work area cannot be seen from a safe distance, the CNESST says the activity zone is extended so the flagger is visible at the minimum stopping sight distance.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    A road flagger works between sunset and sunrise. What must the employer do?

    • AGive the flagger a small pocket flashlight
    • BNothing extra; hi-vis is enough at night
    • CLight the flagger so drivers can see them
    • DMove the flagger closer to the work crew
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Light the flagger so drivers can see them

    For work between sunset and sunrise, the CNESST says the employer must light the flagger so they can be seen at the minimum stopping sight distance.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    What must the employer arrange for a road flagger's rest and meal breaks?

    • AThe flagger leaves the sign on the road and goes on break
    • BA replacement flagger
    • CDrivers wait until the flagger returns
    • DBreaks are not allowed during flagging
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A replacement flagger

    The CNESST says the employer must provide a replacement during rest and meal breaks.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    For a Quebec construction site with more than 10 workers, what does the CNESST ask for?

    • AOnly a sign at the main gate
    • BA police officer on site at all times
    • CA second fence around the whole site
    • DA traffic plan showing where flaggers stand
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A traffic plan showing where flaggers stand

    The CNESST asks for a traffic plan showing flagger positions on construction sites with more than 10 workers.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    How often does the CNESST expect work zone signs to be inspected?

    • AOnly when a driver complains
    • BOnly at the end of the project
    • COnce a year
    • DEvery day
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Every day

    The CNESST's control measures include inspecting signs daily to make sure they are compliant and in place.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    A site flagger is guiding a truck that is backing up. A worker on foot goes out of the flagger's sight. What should the flagger do?

    • AWalk behind the truck to find the worker
    • BTell the driver to back up faster
    • CSignal the driver to stop right away
    • DKeep the truck moving and look for the worker later
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Signal the driver to stop right away

    The CNESST says the site flagger signals the driver to stop as soon as a worker on the ground is out of sight.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Where should a site flagger stand while guiding a reversing vehicle?

    • ADirectly behind the vehicle, in its path
    • BWhere the driver sees them, out of the path
    • CAnywhere, as long as they use a whistle
    • DInside the cab with the driver
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Where the driver sees them, out of the path

    The CNESST says the site flagger stays visible to the driver and outside the vehicle's path.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Under section 311 of Quebec's Highway Safety Code, what must drivers do when a flag person directs traffic around a work site?

    • AObey only if the flag person shows a badge
    • BFollow the signs and ignore the flag person
    • CObey only in daylight hours
    • DObey the flag person, even against the signs
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Obey the flag person, even against the signs

    Section 311 says every person must obey a flag person directing traffic around work sites, even if the signals are contrary to existing signs.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Besides work sites, in which situations does section 311 of the Highway Safety Code cover a flag person directing traffic?

    • APrivate parking lots at shopping malls
    • BExceptional events and sports events
    • CFunerals and weddings only
    • DAny time a guard thinks traffic is heavy
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Exceptional events and sports events

    Section 311 lists work sites, exceptional events, and sports events or competitions.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Does a Quebec security agent licence make a guard a peace officer who can direct traffic anywhere?

    • AYes, every licence holder is a peace officer
    • BOnly if the guard wears a reflective vest
    • CYes, but only at night
    • DNo, the licence gives no peace officer status
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No, the licence gives no peace officer status

    Section 3 of the Private Security Act says no provision of the Act grants the status of peace officer to an agent licence holder.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    A driver ignores your signal and drives through the work zone. What is the safest response?

    • AStep in front of the car to stop it
    • BBlock the next car so it cannot pass
    • CNote the plate and time, then report it
    • DChase the vehicle on foot to get the plate
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Note the plate and time, then report it

    Your safety comes first. Record the details and report them; enforcing the Highway Safety Code is a job for the police.

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