Different ways of communicating with Flags National flags Semaphore Racing flags Airfield windsock Celebrations

National flags This is to represent their country.

Semaphore Semaphore Flags is the system for conveying information at a distance by means of visual signals with hand-held flags, rods, disks, paddles, or occasionally bare or gloved hands. Information is encoded by the position of the flags; it is read when the flag is in a fixed position.

Racing flags Racing flags are traditionally used in auto racing and similar motorsports to indicate track condition and to communicate important messages to drivers.

Flags as a warning Flags were used as warnings for people to show that a car was coming.