Road Signs Test Construction and Work Zone Signs 1

Question 1

What color are most road construction and work zone signs in the US?

Accepted Answer

Orange

Answer

Work zone signs are orange with black text or symbols to alert drivers of construction activity ahead.

Question 2

What does a 'Road Work Ahead' sign require drivers to do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Answer

A Road Work Ahead sign warns drivers to reduce speed and prepare to stop or merge due to construction activity.

Question 3

A flagger in a work zone holds a STOP paddle — what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely and wait for the flagger to signal you forward

Answer

A flagger's STOP paddle has the same legal authority as a stop sign; you must stop and wait until signaled to go.

Question 4

What does a 'Lane Ends Merge Left' sign in a construction zone indicate?

Accepted Answer

Your lane is closing and you must merge into the left lane

Answer

A Lane Ends Merge Left sign warns that your current lane is ending and you must safely merge into the lane to your left.

Question 5

In most US states, fines for traffic violations in work zones are:

Accepted Answer

Doubled

Answer

Nearly all US states impose doubled fines for moving violations committed in active work zones to protect workers.

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