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1. Which statement applies to this sign?

a. It is used to warn drivers that workers are in or near roadway.

b. It is removed when work activity has stopped.

c. Both statements apply to this sign.

 

 

2. When motorists see this sign they should:

a. Recognize that they are approaching a work zone where a flagger is directing traffic.

b. Be aware that a flagger may slow you down or signal you to stop as you drive through the work zone.

c. Obey all directions given by the flagger.

d. Remember that a flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign and failure to follow those directions is punishable by fine.

e. All of the above.

 

 

3. True or False?

When you see this sign on the back of a truck, you should stop your vehicle and find an alternate route pulling off the road if necessary.

The correct answer is False.   When motorists see this sign on the back of a construction truck they should recognize that this vehicle is not part of normal public traffic.     They should not follow too closely and be aware that the truck may turn past barriers into the construction area of the work zone.   Motorists should not follow the truck out of traffic.

 

 

 

4. This sign indicates:

a.     Curve in the road ahead
b.     Detour ahead
c.     Lane shift ahead
d.     One way traffic ahead

 

 

 

 

 

5. On the back of some construction vehicles are flashing arrow boards. When a board points right you should:

a. Stay to the left because it is pointing out a construction zone on the right hand side

or:

b. Stay to the right, following the direction of the arrow.

 

 

 

 

6. When motorists see this sign they should:

a. Be aware that the multiple lanes of traffic going in the same direction will soon be reduced by one lane.

b. Be ready to change lanes

c. Be ready to allow other traffic to merge into your lane.

d. All of the above.

 

ANSWERS:
1. The correct answer is "C".
2. The correct answer is "E" all of the above.
3. The correct answer is False.  
4. The correct answer is "C" lane shift ahead.
5. The correct answer is "B".
6. The correct answer is "D" all of the above.

 

 


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