What should you do?
Slow down and be ready to stop on the flagman's instruction, then proceed only when waved on.
How to recognise it
Orange diamond with a black figure holding a flag out to one side.
Common confusion
The flagman's signals must be obeyed; they are not just guidance.
Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.
