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    People working

    You pass this sign in the evening and no one is working. What speed must you obey in the construction zone?

    • A.The normal speed limit for the road
    • B.The posted construction zone speed: it applies at all timesAnswer
    • C.Any speed you judge safe

    Explanation: The construction zone speed limit must be obeyed at all times, even when no people or equipment are working, because hazards such as bumps, fresh oil and loose gravel may still be there.

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    What happens to fines in a construction zone when workers are present?

    • A.They are cut in half
    • B.They stay the same
    • C.They are replaced by a warning
    • D.They are doubledAnswer

    Explanation: When workers are present in a construction zone, fines there are doubled. Slow down, follow the construction signs and give workers plenty of room.

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    Flag person ahead

    Past this sign, a flag person is directing traffic through a work site. What must you do?

    • A.Obey the flag person’s signals and be prepared to slow down and stopAnswer
    • B.Follow the posted signs only; a flag person just gives advice
    • C.Sound your horn and drive on
    • D.Pass the work site slowly on the shoulder

    Explanation: A flag person controls traffic through the work zone, and their signals must be obeyed. Slow down as you approach and be prepared to stop when directed.

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    What does an orange, diamond-shaped sign indicate?

    • A.A school zone
    • B.Construction area informationAnswer
    • C.Directions to a hospital
    • D.A permitted action

    Explanation: Orange diamond signs belong to construction areas: they warn of workers, flag persons, survey crews, uneven pavement and detours. Treat them as a cue to slow down and watch for changes in lanes and speed.

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    Detour

    What does this sign mean?

    • A.Use the next exit for services
    • B.The road ahead is closed; turn back
    • C.Traffic is routed off the usual road for the distance shown; follow the detour signsAnswer

    Explanation: A detour sign sends traffic around a closed section of road, and it may show how many kilometres the detour runs. Follow the detour signs until they bring you back to your route.

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    Construction zone ends

    What does this sign tell you?

    • A.You are leaving the construction zoneAnswer
    • B.Workers are present; reduce speed
    • C.Construction begins at the next intersection
    • D.The road ahead is closed

    Explanation: This sign marks the end of the construction zone. Keep to the construction speed until you have passed it; after that, the road’s normal posted speed applies again.

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