1 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 1 1 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Royal Automobile Association of Thailand Officials Safety Training Programme May 2014 Circuit Flag Marshalling Chris Hobson Peter Greenhalgh

2 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 2 2 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May

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4 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 4 4 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Clothing For Protection 

5 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 5 5 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May

6 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 6 6 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Other Essentials Hat – for hot and cold weather Extra layers for cold weather Plenty of food Drink – hot and cold, but – NO ALCOHOL Sun cream

7 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 7 7 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Safety Priorities Look after 1.Yourself 2.Your colleagues 3.The competitor(s) 4.The spectators 5.The cars

8 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 8 8 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May On Post Positioning

9 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 9 9 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Use The Barriers

10 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 10 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Tyre Barrier Contents

11 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 11 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Protect Your Ears

12 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 12 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Protect Your Eyes

13 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 13 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Dress For The Weather

14 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 14 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Relax Between Sessions

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16 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 16 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May THE FLAGS

17 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 17 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Yellow Flag Single Waved Danger, slow down sufficiently to ensure that full control of the vehicle can be retained. No overtaking Double Waved Great danger. Slow down considerably. Be prepared to suddenly change from the projected racing line, or take other evasive action including stopping if necessary. No overtaking.

18 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 18 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Green Flag Waved All clear, at the end of a danger area controlled by yellow flags. Also shown at all posts during the first lap of each practice session and during the formation lap End of Safety Car period Start line only Used to signal the start of a formation lap.

19 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 19 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May

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21 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 21 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May The Official Rule  Overtaking or not slowing down between a point that a yellow flag is displayed until the green flag is passed is an offence

22 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 22 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Hazard Area Board ! A warning of a hazard that was not present when the practice/race commenced If a hazard has been indicated by yellow flags these may be withdrawn even though the hazard remains. It will then be indicated by a hazard area board at the flag post preceding the hazard. It is then the competitors’ responsibility to take appropriate care.

23 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 23 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Striped Flag Stationary Slippery surface ahead Waved Slippery surface imminent

24 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 24 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May

25 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 25 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May White Flag Stationary A service car or slow moving car is on the circuit Waved The white flag will be waved to indicate the sector of the track that the slow moving vehicle is in, and held stationary whilst the vehicle is in the next sector

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27 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 27 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Red Flag Waved Immediately cease driving at racing speed and proceed slowly, without overtaking, and with maximum caution to pits or start line obeying marshals’ instructions, and being prepared to stop should the track be blocked

28 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 28 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Blue Flag Stationary Another competitor is following close behind Waved Another competitor is trying to overtake

29 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 29 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May

30 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 30 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Start Line flags

31 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 31 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Displayed With Competitor's Number Black with orange disk Apparent mechanical failure or fire which might not be obvious to the driver. The car concerned must call in at the pits for repair on the next lap. Black & white flag split diagonally A warning to the driver that his behaviour is suspect and he may be black flagged on further reports 123

32 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 32 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Displayed With Competitor's Number Black flag The driver must stop at his pits within one lap of receiving the signal and report to the Clerk of the Course. A penalty of exclusion may be enforced by the display of the black flag. 123

33 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 33 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Start & Finish Line Red lights or National Flag Start Start line Chequered Flag End of race or practice Finish line

34 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 34 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Safety Car SC

35 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 35 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Safety Car SC

36 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 36 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May What the officials Mean:What the driver thinks: Waved Green The course is clear The course is clear. Start racing. (unless you have already) Waved Yellow Danger, slow down no overtaking Someone else has screwed up for a change. Possible primo over-taking opportunity. Double Waved Yellow Great danger, slow down considerably, be prepared to stop, no overtaking Slam on the brakes immediately without checking your mirrors. Whoever’s behind you will think twice about ever passing you again. BlueAnother competitor is following close behind There’s somebody right behind you trying to get past. Turn your mirrors down & block like hell. Flag Signals & Their Meanings

37 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 37 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Flag Signals & Their Meanings Yellow with red strips Slippery surface imminent Check your oil pressure gauge. You may not have any. Back and White diagonal Warning - You are being watched - suspect behaviour. Make sure that bloody observer doesn’t see you next time! BlackPull into the pits and report to the Clerk of the Course Either the car just ahead of you or the one behind has done something bad. Also known as the “Who Me ???” flag. Black & orange disk Warning. Your car has an apparent mechanical failure or fire. (Idiot!) Either something has fallen off your car - slow down & look for it. Or – your backside is on fire – speed up and blow it out.

38 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 38 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Flag Signals & Their Meanings WhiteA service or slow moving car is on the circuit Slow moving or emergency vehicle ahead. Proceed at full speed & see how much you can scare the marshals and how close you can come without hitting it. RedImmediately cease racing proceed slowly, no overtaking, obey marshals instructions The car you hit has spun & caught fire & is blocking the track, so the race has to be stopped. ChequeredEnd of RaceTime to start thinking up excuses as to why you came in dead last!.

39 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 39 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Enjoy – and stay safe!

40 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 40 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May Effective Use Of Flags?

41 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme (ASN) (Month & Year) 41 MSA RTP Officials Safety Training Programme RAAT May