Flags Flashcards
White flag waved
Service car or slow car is in this sector
National flag
Start (where appropriate)
Blue flag stationary
Another competitor is following close behind
Blue flag Waved
Another competitor is trying to overtake
White flag stationary
Service car or slow moving vehicle is in the next sector be aware
Yellow flag
Danger slowdown to ensure you have full control over the vehicle, no overtaking
Double waved yellow flag
Great danger slow down considerably be prepared to leave the racing line or stopping if necessary,no overtaking
Yellow flag with red stripes stationary
Slippery surface ahead
Yellow flag with red stripes waved
Slippery surface imminent
Red flag
Immediately cease driving at racing speed and proceed slowly, no overtaking, maximum caution to the pits or start line obeying marshals and being prepared to stop if the track is blocked.
Green flag waved
Track cleared at the end of danger after yellow flag.also used to signal the start of a formation lap and at the start of a practice session
Chequered flag
End of race
Black and white diagonal flag
Warning to the driver that his behaviour is bad and they may be black flagged on further reports
Black flag with orange disc
Mechanical failure or a fire which might not be obvious to the driver the driver must come in to the pit
Black flag
The driver must come in to the pit and report to the clerk of the course a penalty or disqualification may be in enforced