Construction and Work Zone Signs Flashcards
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What color are most road construction and work zone signs in the US?
Answer: Orange
Work zone signs are orange with black text or symbols to alert drivers of construction activity ahead.
What does a 'Road Work Ahead' sign require drivers to do?
Answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
A Road Work Ahead sign warns drivers to reduce speed and prepare to stop or merge due to construction activity.
A flagger in a work zone holds a STOP paddle — what must you do?
Answer: Stop completely and wait for the flagger to signal you forward
A flagger's STOP paddle has the same legal authority as a stop sign; you must stop and wait until signaled to go.
What does a 'Lane Ends Merge Left' sign in a construction zone indicate?
Answer: Your lane is closing and you must merge into the left lane
A Lane Ends Merge Left sign warns that your current lane is ending and you must safely merge into the lane to your left.
In most US states, fines for traffic violations in work zones are:
Answer: Doubled
Nearly all US states impose doubled fines for moving violations committed in active work zones to protect workers.
What does a 'Be Prepared to Stop' sign in a work zone mean?
Answer: Traffic ahead may be stopped and you must be ready to halt
Be Prepared to Stop warns drivers that traffic control ahead (flaggers or signals) may require a full stop.