Nova Scotia Traffic Control (Flagger) Course 2026

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Which document sets the rules for traffic control at road work sites in Nova Scotia?

   • AThe Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7
   • BThe National Fire Code of Canada
   • CThe Private Investigators and Private Guards Regulations
   • DThe Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual
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   Antwoord: D. The Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual

   Nova Scotia's Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual sets the standards for signs, devices and people that control traffic at temporary workplaces on roads.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Which provincial department publishes Nova Scotia's Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual?

   • AThe Workers' Compensation Board
   • BThe Department of Public Works
   • CThe Office of the Fire Marshal
   • DThe Department of Justice
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   Antwoord: B. The Department of Public Works

   The Manual defines "Department" as the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, which publishes the Manual and runs the training programs.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Which copy of the Manual is the legal edition?

   • AAny edition printed in the last ten years
   • BThe edition your employer has chosen for the site
   • CThe current web copy on the province's website
   • DThe printed copy from your first course
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   Antwoord: C. The current web copy on the province's website

   The Manual says the current legal edition is the web copy, and it is the user's job to check it periodically for changes.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   How does the Nova Scotia Manual define a Traffic Control Person (TCP)?

   • AAny worker on the site who wears a high-visibility vest
   • BA person accredited by the Provincial Traffic Authority
   • CAny licensed security guard who is on duty at the site
   • DAny adult the site supervisor chooses for the day
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   Antwoord: B. A person accredited by the Provincial Traffic Authority

   The Manual defines a Traffic Control Person as a person qualified and accredited by the Provincial Traffic Authority to direct the movement of traffic at a construction, maintenance or utility temporary workplace.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   In Nova Scotia, who assesses a work site, prepares the traffic control plan and may assign Traffic Control Persons?

   • AThe Temporary Workplace Signer (TWS)
   • BAny driver who passes the site
   • CThe security company's dispatcher
   • DThe nearest police officer
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   Antwoord: A. The Temporary Workplace Signer (TWS)

   The Manual says a Temporary Workplace Signer assesses conditions, prepares and reviews traffic control plans, and may assign TCPs to direct traffic.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What must a student hold on the first day of Temporary Workplace Signer training in Nova Scotia?

   • AA valid Class 1 commercial driver's licence
   • BA valid standard first aid certificate
   • CA valid security guard licence
   • DA valid Traffic Control Person certificate
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   Antwoord: D. A valid Traffic Control Person certificate

   The province's Temporary Workplace FAQ says students must hold a valid TCP certificate on the day of TWS training.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Before a Temporary Workplace Signer in Nova Scotia can recertify, what must they do first?

   • AGet a letter from a police officer
   • BPass a road test with a licence examiner
   • CRecertify as a Traffic Control Person
   • DWork 100 hours as a signer that year
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   Antwoord: C. Recertify as a Traffic Control Person

   The province's FAQ says that before a TWS can recertify, they must first recertify their TCP, at a minimum frequency of once every three years.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Under Part 24 of Nova Scotia's Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, what must an employer adopt before construction, maintenance or utility work starts at a temporary highway workplace?

   • AA parking policy for the workers' own vehicles
   • BA hot work permit from the Fire Marshal's office
   • CA code of practice for the work, such as the Manual
   • DA security guard licence for every worker on site
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   Antwoord: C. A code of practice for the work, such as the Manual

   The Manual's Legal Authority section says Part 24 requires the employer to adopt a code of practice before this work starts, and that the current Manual is an acceptable code of practice.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   How does Nova Scotia's Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual define night work?

   • AFrom 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., in every season of the year
   • BFrom half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
   • CFrom the time street lights come on until they go off
   • DFrom one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
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   Antwoord: B. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

   The Manual defines night work as work done from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    According to Nova Scotia's Temporary Workplace FAQ, what should the label on a TCP's safety apparel show?

    • A"Security", "Class 1" and the company name
    • B"CSA Z96", "Fluorescent", "Level 2" and "Class 2 or 3"
    • C"Waterproof", "Level 1" and "Class 1"
    • D"Reflective", "Orange" and "One size fits all"
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    Antwoord: B. "CSA Z96", "Fluorescent", "Level 2" and "Class 2 or 3"

    The FAQ errata for Section 11.1 of the Manual list the label marks CSA Z96, Fluorescent, Level 2, and Class 2 or 3.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A TCP wears a Class 2 vest with Class 3 pants. What does the Nova Scotia FAQ say about this outfit?

    • AThe whole outfit must meet Class 3
    • BIt is not allowed on any Nova Scotia site
    • COnly the pants are counted toward the class
    • DThe vest must be removed while working
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    Antwoord: A. The whole outfit must meet Class 3

    The FAQ says a Class 2 top worn with Class 3 pants must meet Class 3 standards as a complete combination.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    An employer has adopted the Manual as its code of practice. Who enforces compliance with the Manual's requirements?

    • AThe Department of Justice's Security Programs Office
    • BThe Occupational Health and Safety Division
    • CThe Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
    • DThe Office of the Fire Marshal and local fire chiefs
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    Antwoord: B. The Occupational Health and Safety Division

    The Manual says that where an employer adopts it as a code of practice, compliance is enforced by the Occupational Health and Safety Division of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    According to Nova Scotia's Temporary Workplace FAQ, which standards apply to a work zone on a street with a speed limit under 50 km/h?

    • AThe standards for a 100 km/h highway, to be safe
    • BOnly the rules the site supervisor writes that day
    • CThe standards for the same type of street at 50 km/h
    • DNo standards; slow streets need no traffic control
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    Antwoord: C. The standards for the same type of street at 50 km/h

    The FAQ says that where the speed limit is under 50 km/h, you use the standards for the same type of street with a speed limit of 50 km/h.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is the minimum protective footwear the Nova Scotia Manual requires for a TCP?

    • ACSA Grade 1 footwear with a green triangle
    • BSteel-toe boots with an orange circle patch
    • CAny closed running shoe in good condition
    • DRubber boots with a yellow square patch
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    Antwoord: A. CSA Grade 1 footwear with a green triangle

    The FAQ says the Manual's minimum is CSA Grade 1 footwear with a green triangle patch at least 15 mm per side. An employer may require a higher standard, such as boots.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    When TCPs stop traffic in all directions for a short time, what is the longest the stop may last?

    • A10 minutes
    • BAs long as the work takes
    • C30 minutes
    • D2 minutes
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    Antwoord: A. 10 minutes

    The Manual and FAQ limit an all-direction stop to 10 minutes, timed from when all TCPs show Stop until the first TCP shows Slow.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    A work site is planned mainly to close the road to all traffic. What is needed before the work?

    • AApproval from the Road Owner
    • BA note to the local newspaper
    • CNothing, if the closure is short
    • DPermission from the security company only
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    Antwoord: A. Approval from the Road Owner

    The FAQ says a workplace planned mainly to close the road to all traffic needs the Road Owner's approval beforehand, whatever its length.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    In Nova Scotia, when may one TCP control more than one automated flagger assistance device (AFAD)?

    • AOnly at night, when traffic is light and slow
    • BWhenever the TCP is the only worker on site
    • CNever; AFADs must run with no person at all
    • DWhen they are at most 250 m apart and in sight
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    Antwoord: D. When they are at most 250 m apart and in sight

    The FAQ says there is no set limit on the number of AFADs, as long as they are no more than 250 m apart and the TCP keeps a direct line of sight to each. Otherwise each needs its own TCP.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Lightning is approaching a road work site where you are a TCP. What does the Nova Scotia FAQ say comes first?

    • AKeeping traffic moving at all costs
    • BFinishing the shift before leaving
    • CProtecting the signs from damage
    • DHuman safety
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    Antwoord: D. Human safety

    The FAQ says human safety comes first. Signers should watch forecasts and plan so work can be stopped quickly when lightning approaches.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Under Nova Scotia's Designation of Temporary Work Areas Regulations, which signs mark the start and end of a temporary work area?

    • AA Stop sign at the start and a "Thank you" sign at the end
    • BTC-2 "Road Work" at the start, TC-4 "Construction Ends" at the end
    • CA "Detour" sign at the start and a speed limit sign at the end
    • DTwo orange cones and a flashing amber light at each end
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    Antwoord: B. TC-2 "Road Work" at the start, TC-4 "Construction Ends" at the end

    Section 3 of the regulations, made under the Motor Vehicle Act, designates a temporary work area with a TC-2 Road Work sign at the start and a TC-4 Construction Ends sign at the end.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Human activity signs, such as "Traffic Control Person Ahead", on portable supports must show what?

    • AA flashing blue light mounted on top of the sign
    • BThe name and certificate number of the TCP
    • CA reflective police crest in the top corner
    • DTwo red-orange flags, each at least 300 x 300 mm
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    Antwoord: D. Two red-orange flags, each at least 300 x 300 mm

    Section 8 of the Manual says human activity signs on portable supports must display two red-orange flags with a minimum size of 300 x 300 mm.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What is the buffer area in a Nova Scotia temporary workplace?

    • AWhere workers park and take their breaks
    • BThe parking area for TCP and crew vehicles
    • CThe stretch of road where drivers see the first warning sign
    • DA recovery space between the taper and the work area
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    Antwoord: D. A recovery space between the taper and the work area

    Section 5 of the Manual says the buffer area is set up between the transition taper and the work area as a recovery area for errant vehicles.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What is needed before covering or changing speed limit signs or traffic signals at a work site?

    • ATraffic Authority approval
    • BNothing, if the job lasts less than a day
    • CA call to the security company
    • DA vote of the work crew
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    Antwoord: A. Traffic Authority approval

    Section 4 of the Manual says Traffic Authority approval is required before covering or altering speed limit signs or traffic signals.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    When may work start at a Nova Scotia temporary workplace?

    • AOnce the right traffic controls are in place
    • BOnce half of the signs and cones are in place
    • CAfter the first car has passed the site
    • DAs soon as the crew arrives on site
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    Antwoord: A. Once the right traffic controls are in place

    The Manual's implementation requirements say to start work only after appropriate traffic controls are in place, and to change them as conditions change.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You are a security guard with no TCP certificate. Your supervisor asks you to stop and wave traffic on the public road in front of the site. What should you do?

    • AExplain you are not a certified TCP and ask for one
    • BDo it, as long as you wear a reflective vest
    • CDo it, but only for a few minutes at a time
    • DDo it, because your security licence covers traffic
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    Antwoord: A. Explain you are not a certified TCP and ask for one

    In Nova Scotia a TCP must be qualified and accredited by the Provincial Traffic Authority, and people who direct traffic at a temporary workplace must work under the Road Owner's authority.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Work is on a private road that is open to the public and meets a public highway. What does the Nova Scotia FAQ say?

    • AOnly the security guard decides what to do
    • BPolice must close the public highway first
    • CIt must be included in the traffic control plan
    • DPrivate roads never need any traffic control
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    Antwoord: C. It must be included in the traffic control plan

    The FAQ says a private road that is open to the public and meets a public highway must be included in the traffic control plan.

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