Road Signs Test Construction and Work Zone Signs 2

Question 1

What shape is typically used for work zone warning signs?

Accepted Answer

Diamond

Answer

Diamond-shaped signs are used for warning signs including most work zone signs, indicating a potential hazard ahead.

Question 2

A 'Workers Ahead' sign means:

Accepted Answer

Road workers are present in or near the roadway

Answer

Workers Ahead signs warn drivers that road crew members may be working in or immediately adjacent to the travel lanes.

Question 3

What does a 'Right Lane Closed Ahead' sign tell you to do?

Accepted Answer

Merge left as soon as it is safe to do so

Answer

A Right Lane Closed Ahead sign directs drivers in the right lane to merge left before reaching the closure point.

Question 4

An orange sign with a black symbol of a person shoveling indicates:

Accepted Answer

Construction work ahead

Answer

The orange construction worker symbol sign alerts drivers to active construction where workers may be using tools near the roadway.

Question 5

What is a 'taper' in a highway work zone?

Accepted Answer

A series of cones or barrels guiding traffic from normal lanes into a narrowed path

Answer

A taper uses cones, drums, or barrels arranged diagonally to gradually channel traffic away from a closed lane into an open lane.

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