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What hand signal device does an adult crossing guard use as the main signal?

  1. A STOP paddle
  2. A red flag
  3. A flashlight
  4. A SLOW paddle
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Correct answer: A STOP paddle

Adult crossing guards use a STOP paddle as their main hand signal. Both sides of the paddle show STOP.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 7D.02 Operating Procedures for Adult Crossing Guards, page 1026

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026