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Flags of Formula One Trivia Quiz

Throughout each formula one race weekend we see marshals waving certain flags. Do you know what each of the flags mean?

A multiple-choice quiz by Vy_lette. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Vy_lette

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
269,451

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
940

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Question 1 of 10

1. A blue flag may be waved both during the race or practice session. What must a driver do when they see a blue flag? Hint

Speed up and block the cars behind them.

Slow down and allow the faster car behind them to pass.

Pull over to the side of the track and stop.

Slow down and block the cars behind them.

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Question 2 of 10

2. A yellow and red stripped flag is being waved. In what direction do the stripes run? Hint

Horizontally

Diagonally from right to left

Diagonally from left to right

Vertically

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Question 3 of 10

3. A lesser known flag is a black flag with an orange dot. What is the diameter of that orange dot? Hint

35 cm

40 cm

50 cm

45 cm

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does a red flag signify? Hint

The race has been stopped.

There is oil on the track.

The person in front is slow, overtake them.

There is no red flag in formula one.

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Question 5 of 10

5. True or False: The way the yellow flag is held or waved means different things.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The yellow flags are out. What color is the flag that tells the drivers everything is safe again? Hint

There is no flag

Green

Black

Red

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which flag is used to signify that there is only one more lap to go before the end of the race? Hint

A white flag.

A black flag with a white dot

There is no such flag.

A white flag with a black dot

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Question 8 of 10

8. Yes or No: Is there anything else displayed with the black flag?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. A black and white diagonal flag is being waved. What has happened? Hint

A driver is being reviewed for unsportmanlike behavior.

A driver has recieved a stop-go penalty.

A driver must stop in pits on the next lap.

A driver has received a 10 second penalty.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Usually the final flag we see in the race, the checkered flag. What colors are on the checkered flag? Hint

Black and white

Red and White

Red and Black

Blue and Red

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A blue flag may be waved both during the race or practice session. What must a driver do when they see a blue flag?

Answer: Slow down and allow the faster car behind them to pass.

During a race, the person being lapped must allow the faster cars approaching them to pass within a certain period of time or else risk a penalty.

2. A yellow and red stripped flag is being waved. In what direction do the stripes run?

Answer: Vertically

If the flag is stationary, it means there is water or oil on the track. If the flag is being waved, it means the driver will soon come in contact with a slippery surface.

3. A lesser known flag is a black flag with an orange dot. What is the diameter of that orange dot?

Answer: 40 cm

This flag is used to when race officials believe a driver has a mechanical difficulty and must return to pits to get everything checked before rejoining the race.

4. What does a red flag signify?

Answer: The race has been stopped.

If 75% of the race has been completed, the race may be ended and standings will be as they were on the last completed lap. Otherwise there may be a re-start.

5. True or False: The way the yellow flag is held or waved means different things.

Answer: True

If the yellow flag is stationary, it means there is a hazard on the side of the track. If it is being waved, it means there is debris or there is an obstruction on the track. If two yellow flags are being waved it means, the track is completely blocked. Under no circumstances can a driver overtake under the yellow flag.

6. The yellow flags are out. What color is the flag that tells the drivers everything is safe again?

Answer: Green

A green may also be waved to signify the start of a practice session or the warm-up lap.

7. Which flag is used to signify that there is only one more lap to go before the end of the race?

Answer: There is no such flag.

A white flag signifies that there is a slow moving car on the track such as the safety car, an ambulance or a tow truck. There is no black flag with a white dot nor a white flag with a black dot.

8. Yes or No: Is there anything else displayed with the black flag?

Answer: Yes

The black flag signifies that a driver is being penalized or even disqualified. It is always displayed with the the driver's car number on a black board with white numbers.

9. A black and white diagonal flag is being waved. What has happened?

Answer: A driver is being reviewed for unsportmanlike behavior.

This flag is not waved but held stationary along with a board with the driver in question's number.

10. Usually the final flag we see in the race, the checkered flag. What colors are on the checkered flag?

Answer: Black and white

The checkered flag is also waved at the end of each practice session.

Source: Author Vy_lette

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