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Traffic Control Awareness Course for Guards 2026

This course is for security guards who guide vehicles in parking lots, at events, at construction gates or at site entrances. It explains who is allowed to direct traffic on public roads, how to stay visible, where to stand and how to signal clearly. It is an awareness course, not traffic control person (flagger) training.

  • Formation
  • Canada
  • 25 questions
  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 15 minutes de leçons et un test de 25 questions. Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsTraffic Control Awareness Course: Lessons : environ 15 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

  • Explain who may direct traffic on public roads and in parking areas
  • Choose the right high-visibility clothing and night equipment
  • Pick a safe position with an escape route
  • Give clear, deliberate signals and coordinate by radio
  • Guide vehicles and pedestrians safely in parking lots and at events

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    Who can a driver be required to obey when traffic is directed on a public road?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Police and trained, authorized traffic control people

    Only police and trained, authorized people direct traffic on public roads; a uniform alone gives no power.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    In BC, what training does a traffic control person need?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A WorkSafeBC-approved program with a knowledge test and a practical assessment

    BC requires an approved program that includes knowledge and practical competency assessments.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    In BC, where may a traffic assistant direct vehicles?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only in parking or holding areas

    A traffic assistant directs vehicles only in parking or holding areas, after workplace training.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    Your supervisor asks you to direct traffic on a busy public road outside the site. What should you do first?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Ask whether you have the training and authority to do it

    Directing traffic on public roads requires proper training and authority under provincial rules.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    In Ontario, what is it an offence for a driver to do?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Disobey a STOP or SLOW sign shown by a traffic-control person

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

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    Police arrive and start directing traffic at your site entrance. What should you do?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Follow and support their instructions without giving conflicting signals

    Conflicting signals confuse drivers; support the police.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    In BC, which class of high-visibility apparel do traffic control persons wear?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Class 3, meeting CSA Z96-15

    BC requires Class 3 high-visibility apparel meeting CSA Z96-15.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    Which background colours are used on high-visibility apparel for BC traffic control persons?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Fluorescent yellow-green or orange-red

    High-visibility apparel uses a fluorescent yellow-green or orange-red background with reflective striping.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    Besides a vest or jacket, what other hi-vis item do BC traffic control persons wear?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. High-visibility headgear with reflective tape

    BC requires high-visibility headgear with retroreflective tape.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    Under BC rules, when does "darkness" begin for traffic control?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Half an hour after sunset

    BC defines darkness as half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    What signalling equipment do BC traffic control persons carry at night?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A flashlight with a red signalling wand, with spare batteries

    At night they carry a flashlight with a red wand and keep spare batteries handy.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    How should a traffic control position be lit at night?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. By street lights or temporary lighting that does not blind drivers

    BC requires street lighting or temporary lighting that does not cause excessive glare.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    Where should a person controlling traffic stand?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. On the shoulder or curb, or in a lane closed by cones or barriers

    BC requires a position on the shoulder, curb or a closed lane, never in an open travel lane.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    Why must you always have an escape route when directing vehicles?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. So you can get out of the way if a driver does not stop

    An unobstructed escape route is required in case a vehicle does not stop.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    What is the highest posted speed limit at which BC allows traffic control persons to be used?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 70 km/h

    BC does not allow traffic control persons where the speed limit exceeds 70 km/h.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    In BC, how far ahead of the first traffic control person is the "Traffic Control Person Ahead" sign normally placed?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No more than 150 m

    The ahead sign must be no more than 150 m from the first traffic control person unless that is impracticable.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    Which way should you face while directing vehicles?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Toward oncoming traffic

    Facing traffic lets you see drivers and react if one does not stop.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    How should traffic signals be given?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Precisely and deliberately so their meaning is clear

    BC requires precise and deliberate signals so drivers understand them.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    A driver is waiting for your signal. What should you do before waving them on?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Make eye contact so you know they have seen you

    Eye contact confirms the driver has seen and understood you.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    May a traffic control person direct a driver through a red traffic light?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. No, they must not direct traffic against a sign or signal

    BC prohibits directing traffic against a traffic control signal, sign or device.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    Three guards are directing traffic at an event exit. What does BC require when more than one traffic control person works together?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. An effective way to communicate, with one person coordinating changes

    BC requires effective communication between traffic control persons and one coordinator for flow changes.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    Under BC rules, when should a person be used to control traffic?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Only after detours, barriers and other controls are not enough

    BC requires isolating the work zone and using devices first, with traffic control persons used only when those are not enough.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    In a busy event parking lot, what must always be kept clear?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Fire lanes and emergency access routes

    Emergency vehicles need clear access at all times.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    Where should you never stand in a parking lot?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Directly behind a reversing vehicle

    Drivers often cannot see people behind a reversing vehicle.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    A driver ignores your signal and speeds off through the lot. What should you do?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Note the plate, description and direction, and report it

    Do not put yourself in front of a moving vehicle; record and report instead.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • In BC, a traffic control person must complete a WorkSafeBC-approved training program with knowledge and practical assessments, and be designated by the employer.
  • In BC, a traffic assistant may direct vehicles only in parking or holding areas, after workplace training.
  • BC does not allow traffic control persons where the speed limit is over 70 km/h, or standing in an open intersection or travel lane.
  • BC traffic control persons wear Class 3 high-visibility apparel meeting CSA Z96-15 and high-visibility headgear.
  • In Ontario, drivers must follow traffic-control people, and it is an offence to disobey STOP or SLOW signs they display.

Questions fréquentes

Can a security guard direct traffic on a public road?

Generally no, unless the guard is trained and authorized as a traffic control person under provincial rules, or is assisting police under their direction. Guards usually guide vehicles only on private property such as parking lots.

What is the difference between a traffic control person and a traffic assistant?

In BC, a traffic control person has approved training and controls traffic on roads near work zones. A traffic assistant only directs vehicles in parking or holding areas and needs workplace training.

What hi-vis do I need for traffic work?

Follow your employer and provincial rules. In BC, traffic control persons wear Class 3 apparel meeting CSA Z96-15 plus high-visibility headgear, and carry a flashlight with a red wand at night.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.

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