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Road work ahead
People are working on the road ahead. Slow down, obey the signs and watch for workers and equipment.
3 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- Survey crew working ahead
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Road work ahead (Correct answer)
- Traffic control person ahead
Explanation: A worker with a shovel on an orange sign means people are working on the road ahead. Slow down and watch for workers and equipment.
You see this sign. What should you expect ahead?
- The road is closed and you must turn back
- Children playing near the road
- A pedestrian crosswalk
- Workers and equipment on or near the road (Correct answer)
Explanation: This sign means road work is ahead. Expect workers and equipment on or near the road, slow down and be ready to stop.
You pass this sign late at night and see no one working. What should you assume?
- The work is finished and the sign can be ignored
- The lower speed limit no longer applies
- Only daytime drivers need to obey it
- Workers or traffic control people may still be ahead, so slow down and watch (Correct answer)
Explanation: Work zones can be active day or night, and traffic control people may direct traffic at any hour. Treat the sign seriously and watch for workers and equipment.
