Road Signs Test Construction and Work Zone Signs 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What color are most road construction and work zone signs in the US?
- Orange (Correct answer)
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
Correct answer: Orange
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?
- Slow down and be prepared to stop (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the area quickly
- Move to the left lane only
- Turn around and find an alternate route
Correct 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.
Question 3: A flagger in a work zone holds a STOP paddle — what must you do?
- Stop completely and wait for the flagger to signal you forward (Correct answer)
- Slow down to 15 mph and proceed with caution
- Merge left and continue driving
- Sound your horn and proceed
Correct 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.
Question 4: What does a 'Lane Ends Merge Left' sign in a construction zone indicate?
- Your lane is closing and you must merge into the left lane (Correct answer)
- You must exit the highway at the next ramp
- All traffic must come to a complete stop
- The left lane is closed ahead
Correct 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.
Question 5: In most US states, fines for traffic violations in work zones are:
- Doubled (Correct answer)
- The same as normal zones
- Reduced because workers slow traffic
- Waived if no workers are present
Correct answer: Doubled
Nearly all US states impose doubled fines for moving violations committed in active work zones to protect workers.
Question 6: What does a 'Be Prepared to Stop' sign in a work zone mean?
- Traffic ahead may be stopped and you must be ready to halt (Correct answer)
- You must stop immediately at that sign location
- A stop sign is 500 feet ahead
- Emergency vehicles may be crossing
Correct 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.
Road Signs Test Construction and Work Zone Signs 1
What color are most road construction and work zone signs in the US?