Flagger Training

Pilot Car With Signals (Video)

Pilot Car Operations

Using Temporary Signals

• Signals will rest on RED.
• Flagger should remain on the shoulder at all times.
• Be alert and face oncoming traffic.
• Signal shall remain on RED while waiting for the pilot car.
• Refrain from unnecessary conversations with the pilot car driver.
• After the last vehicle of opposing traffic has passed and the pilot car has pulled into position at the head of the column of queued vehicles, activate the GREEN signal phase and motion to the pilot car to proceed.
• Continue to extend the GREEN phase until the queue has passed.
• Allow the signal to cycle to the YELLOW phase. The signal will remain on RED to stop the next queue of oncoming vehicles.