Connecticut permit test: work zones
Orange signs, flaggers, fines and speed in construction zones. 4 questions.
What color are temporary signs in work zones?
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Sample work zones questions
What color are temporary signs in work zones?
- A Yellow with black letters
- B Green with white letters
- C Red with white letters
- D Orange with black letters or symbols
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D. Orange with black letters or symbols
All temporary work zone signs have an orange background with black letters or symbols. When you see orange, slow down and expect workers, equipment and changing lanes.
In Connecticut, what is the maximum fine for speeding or endangering a highway worker in a work zone?
- A Up to $250
- B Up to $1,000
- C Up to $500
- D Up to $5,000
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B. Up to $1,000
Speeding, disobeying traffic controls, using an improper lane or endangering a worker in a work zone can bring fines of up to $1,000, plus points and possible retraining. Work zones are dangerous for workers and drivers.
What happens to distracted-driving fines for illegally using a hand-held phone in a Connecticut work zone?
- A They are waived for a first offense
- B They are the same as anywhere else
- C They are doubled
- D They are cut in half
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C. They are doubled
Connecticut doubles distracted-driving fines for illegal hand-held phone use while driving in a work zone. Work zones demand full attention because lanes shift and workers are close by.
You are driving through a work zone and see no reduced speed limit signs. What speed should you obey?
- A The normal posted speed limit
- B Any speed, since no limit is posted
- C Half the normal limit
- D 25 mph
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A. The normal posted speed limit
Most work zones post reduced speed limits, but if none are posted, obey the normal speed limit. Still slow down for conditions and watch for workers.