Rules of the road
Level 4 · School, rail & work zones

What does the flagger ahead sign mean?

Flagger ahead

A person is directing traffic ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop.

Why it looks like this

Flaggers control traffic through single-lane work zones.

How to respond

  1. Slow down and be ready to stop.
  2. Follow the flagger's STOP or SLOW paddle.
Common mistakeFollowing the car ahead instead of watching the flagger.

See it on the road

From the work zone flagger lesson.

Watch it play out
Quick drill

Practice this sign

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