Flagger Training

Slowing Traffic

To slow approaching traffic in a two-flagger operations, follow these steps:

• Stand on the shoulder of the road holding the paddle in your one hand with the SLOW side toward traffic.
• Extend your other arm, and with the palm facing downward, motion up and down slowly to gain driver's attention. If needed for emphasis, this motion can be more forceful.

 In some cases, you may need to make yourself more noticeable 

 Getting the driver's attention to slow down