Flags used in various road and track events by EEA and others:
Flag signals are a vital part of the running of a Grand Prix, a Clipsal 500 or any other FIA or CAMS event. They are the only way that race officials can communicate directly with the drivers.

	They tell a driver of danger, success and failure.
	Learning what they mean is one of the first things a young driver has to do - and they are as relevant to a novice as to Michael Schumacher or any other FIA competitor. Below are the interpretations EEA places on the various flags.
	Energy Education Australia use the same flags as all FIA or CAMS (Confederation of Australian Motor Sports) events use whether internationally or within Australia. While EEA is a member of CAMS, CAMS, like EEA, is also committed to research into renewable and sustainable energy forms and is working towards events where non renewable fuels will gradually be replaced.
Below are the common flags that are used by organisers for most youth events.
		GREEN FLAG Your session has started; enter the course under direction of the starter. (NOTE: If you stall the vehicle, please restart and await another green flag as the opening in traffic may have closed.) FIA interpretation: A hazard has been cleared up and the cars can proceed at racing speed.
		RED FLAG Come to an immediate controlled stop on the course. Pull to the side of the course as much as possible to keep the course open. Follow corner workers directions. FIA interpretation: The race has been stopped, usually because a car is lying in a dangerous position after an accident or because conditions are too poor for racing to be safe.
		YELLOW FLAG (Stationary) - Danger Slow Down, be prepared to take evasive action something has happened beyond the flag station, NO PASSING unless directed by the corner workers. FIA interpretation: Indicates danger ahead and overtaking is prohibited. A single waved yellow flag means slow down
		YELLOW FLAG (Waved) - Great Danger Slow Down, evasive action is most likely required, BE PREPARED TO STOP, something has happened beyond the flag station, NO PASSING unless directed by the corner workers. FIA interpretation: Indicates danger ahead and overtaking is prohibited. A double waved yellow warns that the driver must be prepared to stop if necessary.

Click here if you wish to download a pdf copy of all the various flags and their meanings.

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