Work zone signs
Flagger Ahead sign
A flagger is directing traffic ahead. Be ready to stop and follow the flagger's signals.
What it looks like
Orange diamond with a black person holding a flag.
- Type
- Work zone
- Federal design code
- MUTCD W20-7
From real handbooks
How permit tests ask about it
23 of our verified questions in 23 states show this sign. A few of them, each from a different handbook where we can:
1.You see this sign. What should you expect ahead?
- AA railroad crossing with lowered gates
- BA crossing guard helping students
- CA person directing traffic in a work area
- DA police officer checking licenses
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✓ C. A person directing traffic in a work area
Orange work zone signs are used with other devices or flag persons to direct traffic through work areas. Follow the flagger's directions.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) (DR 2337), page 11
2.What does this sign mean?
- AA pedestrian crossing
- BA flagger is ahead in a work zone
- CRoad closed ahead
- DA school crossing guard
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✓ B. A flagger is ahead in a work zone
This orange work zone sign warns that a flagger is ahead directing traffic.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial) 2026 (2026), page 59
3.When you see this sign, what should you be ready to do?
- AStop for a flagger ahead
- BExpect a railroad crossing ahead
- CTurn around and find a detour
- DSpeed up through the work zone
Show the answer
✓ A. Stop for a flagger ahead
This sign means prepare to stop for a flagger ahead.